Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport
At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.
Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

How your Day will unfold:

• Supporting scoping, selection, design and implementation and end of life plan of pilot/ demonstration projects with stakeholders such as Discom, Industry and others
• Assistance in identification of policy and regulatory gaps based on the technical, economic and business model needs
• Analyzing the financial implications related to integration of “storage” in existing energy distribution infrastructure
• Working towards designing relevant regulatory and policy framework to create additional revenue streams for energy storage at the distribution level.
• Derive insights based on research on above and related areas of work, in the form of quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Conduct data exploration, quantitative research and provide analytical solutions and insights to meet project outputs including developing reports, presentations, and briefings.
• Coordinate with team members and other stakeholders to analyze complex datasets from a variety of sources and develop recommendations/action plans/way forwards
• Take lead and deliver written outputs, including peer-reviewed articles, WRI working papers, and blog posts

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

You must meet the following requirements:
– A bachelors/master’s degree and professional work experience (4 to 6 years) in relevant disciplines
– A good understanding of the role of energy storage and related regulatory landscape pertaining to the journey of India’s Energy Transition
– A good understanding of quantitative analytical tools (especially Energy System Modeling tools) and research methodologies
– Previous experience with efficient stakeholder engagements (Line Ministries, DISCOMS, think tank and others)
– Ability to analyze and interpret data from various primary and secondary sources
– Demonstrate experience in research, fieldwork, and data collection
– Proficiency in R, Python and any other advanced data analysis technique is desirable along with proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word and others
– Excellent writing and editing skills in English
– Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team

Salary and Benefits: 14,00,000 to 18,00,000 CTC PA
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package