Associate/Senior Associate-Greenhouse Gas Protocol - World Resources Institute-India - Mumbai, India

Location:  IN-MH-Parel, Mumbai

Type:     Regular Full-Time

Program:  WRI-India

Overview:

The World Resources Institute-India (WRI India) seeks a full-time Associate or Senior Associate to develop and expand its portfolio of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting and reporting related projects in the country. One of the first projects as part of this position will entail designing and implementing a GHG program in India, which will serve as a center of excellence on GHG accounting in the country. . Over the course of time, the position will require conceptualizing and executing innovative ideas to promote corporate GHG accounting in the country, utilizing the full suite of available GHG Protocol standards and tools. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, pro-active, able to work fairly independently with minimal guidance, set challenging goals and deliver on time. The position requires an understanding of corporate responses to climate change issues in India, knowledge of India’s climate policy, corporate environmental disclosure trends, relevant energy policies as they relate to GHG mitigation, and a strong business network. It also requires implementing projects in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders and prior experience in convening and facilitating a multi-stakeholder process is necessary. The position involves coordinating closely with other team members within WRI India as well as the GHG Protocol Initiative, based in Washington DC, and working across multiple time zones. The successful candidate will report to the Director, WRI India. The position is based in Mumbai/Delhi, India. Travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

Lead WRI India’s work on corporate GHG emissions accounting and reporting in India, particularly establishing a GHG program in partnership with relevant stakeholders.  This includes convening a multi-stakeholder process, designing the program, liaison with partners and stakeholders, securing business participation in the program, organizing and conducting training workshops, building business capacity to develop GHG emissions inventories in a comprehensive, consistent, accurate, and transparent manner, etc. Develop and implement new, innovative projects at the national/sub-national/sectoral level to promote corporate GHG emissions accounting and reporting and strengthen business capacity. Establish strong working relationships and networks with stakeholders such as businesses, industry associations, sector associations, government agencies at various levels, and other civil society organizations to ensure effective implementation of projects Identify fundraising opportunities, draft proposals, and liaison with potential funders to help raise funds for ongoing as well as new projects. Conduct research and analysis on GHG accounting and reporting issues in India, and develop training materials and case studies, as needed Develop project plans and budgets, project-related communication material, and ensure achievement of deliverables and external outcomes. Support the GHG Protocol team and WRI India team in implementing related projects in India

Qualifications:

A master’s degree in energy, environmental sciences, engineering, or business. 5-8 years of relevant experience working on GHG accounting and reporting, climate change related issues, energy or climate related issues with industry, and/or environmental and sustainability issues with businesses/business associations. Strong familiarity with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and with emissions accounting and reporting and calculation tools in general. Strong network with businesses and prior experience working on environmental issues with the businesses as well as with policy makers Strong convening skills and ability to successfully mobilize a variety of stakeholders around specific opportunities/projects. Prior experience in convening or facilitating multi-stakeholder processes, including businesses as one of the stakeholders Knowledge of India’s climate change and energy policies and business environmental sustainability issues will be preferable  Experience in project management and working on multi-partner projects Demonstrated ability in fundraising will be preferable Excellent analytical, writing, communication, presentation, and organizational skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with team members in different time zones, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines Willingness to travel  Subscribes and adheres to WRI India’s institutional values (Appendix 1) Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants should send in a cover letter and CV to ssreedharan@irt.org.in    About WRI India WRI India is a not-for-profit environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action. WRI India aims to move human societies to live in ways that protect and preserve the Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. WRI India is an independent Indian charitable trust inspired by the World Resources Institute and works to address the environmental and development challenges facing India. The trust leads the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol in India, which aims to build a comprehensive measurement and reporting infrastructure, and create capacity among Indian business to facilitate the emergence and implementation of a GHG emissions reporting programme in India. The Trust’s vision of promoting sustainable development is centered on five key programmatic goals/ projects: 1)      Climate and Energy: To protect the global climate system from further harm due to emissions of greenhouse gases and help humanity and the natural world adapt to unavoidable climate change, the Trust will conduct rigorous, independent research and develop innovative policies and approaches to help build a low-carbon economy and adapt to climate change. The Trust will aim to provide solutions that help meet economic and development goals while reducing their impact on the climate; develop strategies to help the most vulnerable sections of society adapt to a changed climate and build resilience; and accelerate the pace of innovation for low-carbon technologies. 2)      Sustainable urban transport: To catalyse environmentally and financially sustainable transport solutions to improve the quality of life in cities. By partnering with the government in projects in the fields of Integrated Transport and Urban Development and Accessibility, the trust will work towards transforming mobility in Indian cities. 3)      Governance: To empower people and strengthen institutions to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable decision-making. The trust will work to with various partners to identify solutions and best practices to scale up energy efficiency and renewable energy with the aim of making affordable energy accessible to all sections of society. 4)      Markets and Enterprise: To harness markets and enterprise to expand economic opportunity and protect the environment. This project aims to support India’s goal of low carbon economic growth by stimulating the development of world-class environmental enterprises and supporting entrepreneurial solutions to meet the energy needs of India’s poor in a sustainable manner. 5)      People and Ecosystems: To reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems and assure their capacity to provide humans with needed goods and services. WRI India will explore solutions that aim to halt and reverse ecosystem degradation while sustaining their capacity to provide both the rural and urban populations with the goods and services required. About GHG Protocol The GHG Protocol, a partnership between the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, works with businesses, cities, governments, and environmental groups around the world to develop greenhouse gas accounting standards and guidance, and internationally accepted management tools to help tackle climate change. 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