Associate Program Director, Communications- Climate, Economics & Finance Program

Job Description

About us 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 help human society live in ways that protect the 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 the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently, over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Climate, Economics & Finance Program Overview At WRI India’s Climate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Program, we focus on integrated solutions that enable a low-carbon transition in India while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources. We seek to achieve impact at scale through applied research, frameworks, tools, partnerships with key stakeholders, and ground-level implementation. About the Role The CEF program at WRI India is seeking an Associate Program Director to lead Communications, with a special focus on data visualization, economic modeling, and quantitative analysis. The position will report to the Executive Director of the CEF Program. In this position, you will develop and execute the CEF Program’s research communication strategy and provide strategic outreach guidance to the program team. The position will also coordinate with WRI India’s core communications team and align with institutional processes. How your day will unfold

• You will collaborate with the program leads and program communications team to develop and implement a high-impact, high-quality communications and outreach strategy for the CEF Program, particularly with a focus on economic modelling and quantitative analysis.
• You will develop and execute strategic and creative approaches for data visualization in the economic modelling of low-carbon development pathways, subnational climate action, climate finance, industrial decarbonization, and green skilling.
• You will strengthen the CEF Program’s engagement with all the relevant stakeholders and increase the visibility of CEF program’s work with special focus on data-driven research and open-source data dashboards. By collaborating with the research authors and program leads, you will develop innovative and engaging ways to communicate programmatic research to potential users and target audiences.
• You will provide strategic support in response to the external developments related to the CEF Program’s ongoing and upcoming work.
• You will align the programmatic communications with WRI India's core communications. By understanding the existing processes of core communications, you will work with the program communications team to implement interventions to reduce the turnaround times, manage conflicts, and establish procedures that enhance efficiency and collaboration without compromising quality.
• You will work with the program communications team to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the overall CEF Program’s communications strategy, document the impact of communication solutions, and reorient strategies as needed.
• You will present the CEF Program’s work internally and externally as needed.

Required Attributes and Credentials

• Postgraduate degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, with experience or an established interest in sustainable development, climate action, or associated fields.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, public relations, and/or journalism with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing data to develop in-depth analysis and compelling stories to showcase CEF Program’s work to the external audience.
• Media relations skills with reporters and established media contacts.
• Published stories in professional media outlets.
• Strong managerial skills and prior experience leading a dynamic team. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a global team
• Cultural sensitivity to work in different international environments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a global team
• Experience working for a non-profit organization would be an advantage.

Salary and Benefits: 3500000-4650000 INR CTC Per AnnumSalary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.Duration: 1 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements) Location: Bengaluru, Delhi, MumbaiStart date: As soon as possible
List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
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