Research Analyst - WRI - Bangalore, India

Job Title: Research Analyst         

Location: IN-Bangalore

Type: Regular Full-Time

Program: WRI-India

Overview:

The position will be based at the World Resources Institute’s Bangalore office. The candidate will provide research and analysis support for the Green Power Market Development Group, and will liaise with partner organizations for the purpose of coordination as and when necessary. To Apply Interested candidates are requested not to apply on this website but rather to send a cover letter, resume and a short (500 word) writing sample to Tara Parthasarathy at TParthasarathy@wri.org. All applications must be received by the 31st of Dec 2012. Tentative start date is 1 February 2013.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be required to: -          Conduct research on existing market players and working models for implementation of green power projects in India -          Conduct research on potential and existing financial and policy barriers to execution of green power projects in India -          Conduct policy analysis to identify workable solutions to overcome barriers; prepare policy briefs -          Analyse existing financing mechanisms to identify mechanisms that could be tested by the group -          Support outreach to developers and suppliers to identify serious and workable projects -          Support outreach to members of GPMDG to discuss and analyse these projects -          Work with WRI team and CII to respond to requests for input from GPMDG members -          Support in developing material for Green Power Market Development Group meetings -          Support with convening stakeholder meetings as needed (and liaise with CII when convening GPMDG meetings) -          Support content development for publications of GPMDG -          Develop slides / outreach material for members of GPMDG to use at external meetings The initial engagement will be for a year, but there may be opportunities to extend this to a second year.

Qualifications:

-          A strong candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years or experience or a Post Graduate degree in a relevant field of study (Environmental Science or Management, Environmental Engineering, Energy Studies, Energy Infrastructure) -          Experience with energy markets in India -          Experience with financial and/or policy analysis -          Strong writing and power point skills -          Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision -          Commitment to WRI’s mission and values Compensation Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with skills and experience. About WRI WRI focuses on the intersection of the environment and socio-economic development. We go beyond research to put ideas into action, working globally with governments, business, and civil society to build transformative solutions that protect the earth and improve people’s lives. Every project undertaken by WRI seeks to contribute to one or more of the following goals: • People and ecosystems. Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems and assure their capacity to provide humans with needed goods and services. • Climate change. 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. • Markets and Enterprise. Harness markets and enterprise to expand economic opportunity and protect the environment. • Access. Guarantee public access to information and decisions regarding natural resources and the environment. • Institutional excellence. Support and enhance WRI's ability to achieve results. In all of its policy research and work with institutions, WRI tries to build bridges between ideas and action, meshing the insights of scientific research, economic and institutional analyses, and practical experience with the need for open and participatory decision-making. WRI's work is carried out by a 150 member interdisciplinary staff augmented by a network of advisors, collaborators, partners, and cooperating institutions in more than 50 countries. More information can be found at: http://www.wri.org To Apply Interested candidates are requested not to apply on this website but rather to send a cover letter, resume and a short (500 word) writing sample to Tara Parthasarathy at TParthasarathy@wri.org. All applications must be received by the 31st of Dec 2012. Tentative start date is 1 February 2013.