Program Manager – Urban Flood Resilience | WRI

Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
PositionProgram Manager - Urban Flood Resilience
OrganisationWRI
CountryIndia
CityMumbai
No of Vacancies01
Project NameN/A
Skills and Qualifications

• Post-graduation in urban design/ urban planning/ landscape design/ urban and infrastructure planning/ public policy/ or related field.
• Familiarity with Indian urban development paradigms, policies, general awareness of environment and climate change.
• Experience of working with government stakeholders is a strong plus
• Specialization or work experience demonstrated in the areas of urban flood risk mitigation, and execution of nature-based solutions
• Understanding of hydrology and water sensitive design is a strong plus
• Proficiency in spatial data analysis using remote sensing tools is a strong plus
• Comfort in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work both individually and alongside a team; also, ability to enthusiastically work under short deadlines and deliver quality work.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

ExperienceMinimum master's degree and 7-10 years of full-time work experience.
Salary 15,00,000 to 18,00,000 CTC PA

Organisation Details

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Job Description

WRI India is seeking a Program Manager for the Integrated Urban Planning work housed in the Urban Development team under the WRI India Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities. With their knowledge of Indian urbanism, environmental design and comparative experience of challenges and best practice solutions from other developing countries, the candidate will support integrated urban planning projects advancing WRI’s vision to promote sustainable and resilient urban development across Indian cities. We are looking for a candidate who is self-driven, energetic and agile, willing to respond quickly, outcome-oriented, team player, willing to travel at short notice and able to engage with partners and stakeholders. The candidate will be involved in integrated urban planning projects, addressing associated aspects of urban resilience with a specific focus on water management and coastal resilience. The candidate should show proficiency in conducting research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, liaising with partners, government agencies and experts, and prepare clearly written reports and communication material.

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