Program Associate Climate Economics & Finance Program

The CEF Program at WRI India is looking for a Program Associate who will help develop a comprehensive GHG emissions inventory and emissions reduction scenario-building tool at different governance levels. We ask that you have strong analytical skills, experience in data collection and analysis, an understanding of climate change mitigation strategies across multiple sectors, and excellent partner engagement and capacity-building abilities.

How your day will unfold:

• Develop a emission reduction scenario-building tool, which could be used at multiple governance tiers.
• Develop a GHG inventory and collect primary and secondary data for important economic sectors like AFOLU, Energy, IPPU, and Waste following the internationally accepted standards from credible sources, ensuring data accuracy through rigorous validation and verification processes.
• Develop multiple GHG emissions reduction scenarios and suggest mitigation strategies considering feasibility, viability, and impacts. Use modeling tools and develop sectoral budgets for different mitigation approaches.
• Identify partners and engage throughout the emissions profiling and modeling process.
• Conduct dialogues and workshops to gather data and insights, discuss findings and scenarios, and gather feedback.
• Conduct workshops to build capacity for local partners on GHG calculations and low-carbon strategies.
• Produce detailed reports and presentations to share findings as well as recommendations.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

• Postgraduate degree in environmental/ climate science, economics, public policy, engineering, statistics, environmental planning, or related subjects.
• Credible understanding of emission reduction methodologies per internationally accepted standards such as 2006 IPCC guidelines for national GHG inventories, Global Protocol for Communities.
• Minimum 2-4 years of full-time work experience in climate mitigation research roles related to one or more mitigation and scenario-building tools or any other emissions inventory tools or related topics.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, as well as data collection and familiarity with Gram Panchayat, District, ULBs State, National and International databases.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with diverse partners, including government, industry, and civil society.
• Experience developing capacity-building workshops or training programs is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel to project locations and support us with workshops and partner consultations.
• Good written and communication skills.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, statistical software).
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Source: https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/ohcMvfwu