World Resources Institute (WRI) is hiring a WRI India Careers

WRI India is hiring a Programme Associate to support the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) India platform. You will provide essential operational and administrative support, helping to implement activities and coordinate with a diverse coalition of partners.

What You'll Do

• Support programme staff in organizing and conducting meetings, conferences, and other events, whether online or in person.
• Prepare and monitor invoices and submit and reconcile expense reports.
• Develop and maintain a document archiving and filing system.
• Update and maintain office policies and procedures.
• Maintain contact lists of relevant stakeholders.
• Extend documentation and data entry support to the FOLU India Project Management Unit (PMU) whenever required.
• Support the FOLU India Country Coordinator and FOLU India Project Management Unit (PMU) in implementing FOLU India activities.
• Facilitate engagement with partners and stakeholders at national and sub-national levels.
• Support research-driven communication.
• Support overall programme development and strategy.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor or equivalent degree in a related field, preferably management background.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office – Office 365.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Comfortable with interdisciplinary, inter-programmatic, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Willingness to travel within the country, including in remote areas with difficult terrain, when it is safe to do so.

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or development studies with at least 2 or more years of work experience in an operations and management role in development sector.
• Graduate degree in business administration with work experience in environment, agriculture or related areas.

Technical Stack

• MS Office – Office 365

Team & Environment

You will report to the FOLU India Country Coordinator and support the FOLU India Project Management Unit (PMU). You will be part of a coalition that includes the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), Revitalizing Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRAN), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and WRI India.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: INR 9,50,000 to INR 12,50,000 CTC.
• Health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs.
• Term Insurance policy covering life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member.
• Employee Assistance program promoting mental well-being and work-life balance.
• Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian.
• Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job.
• Learning culture: Workshops and trainings.
• Rest and Recharge weeks.
• Personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based in New Delhi.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.