Senior Program Associate - IRP

What you will do

• Support and co-lead the state-specific IRP work of WRI India, including overseeing the modelling and simulation, designing of scenarios and interpretation of results to draw insights that can help inform regulatory and policy decision-making at the state level, etc.
• Manage the IRP work in terms of timely project execution and ensuring completion of all deliverables.
• Communicate with various stakeholders, especially with the state electricity utilities, regulators, RE nodal agencies, donors, partners, and other state-level agencies, for effective collaboration to ensure a comprehensive IRP process.
• Support and co-lead the effort of developing course content for capacity building on resource adequacy and IRP-related processes in collaboration with partner organisations.
• Be proactive in understanding the relevant policy and regulatory processes at the state and national levels, as well as in researching and pitching ideas.
• Conduct capacity-building sessions at various research and training institutes to present the developed course material to various stakeholders.
• Participate in research projects to produce knowledge products, reports, articles and communication products.

Knowledge & Skills

• A keen interest in policy and regulatory research and strong analytical skills, supported by professional experience, preferably in the power sector. Contributions to technical papers or research reports will be a plus.
• Excellent project management skills with an ability to track, monitor and ensure compliance with timelines, milestones and due completion of project deliverables.
• Good understanding of the basic institutional framework of the Indian electricity sector with an ability to analyse, interpret and summarise relevant policy, legal and regulatory documents.
• Exposure to or familiarity with power sector modelling tools and software (e.g., PLEXOS, GridPath, PSS®E) is desirable, and a willingness to learn new tools and modelling techniques relevant to the work is crucial.
• Excellent communication skills in presenting/sharing WRI’s research findings – both orally and through op-eds, blogs, and research publications – with a wide set of stakeholders.
• Strong ability to brainstorm and think creatively about all elements of the project in diverse group settings, especially when collaborating with partners and external agencies.
• A willingness to travel and an ability to work flexibly and cooperatively with all team members to achieve the project goals are essential.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in electricity sector policy and regulatory analysis. Exposure to open-source energy models would be a plus.
• Fluency in English and Hindi. Any other regional language fluency will be a plus.

Potential Salary and Benefits

• INR 14,00,000 to 17,50,000 Per Annum
• Salary shall be commensurate with experience, skills and internal parity. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
• Duration: 1 year as a term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Location

• Preferably Mumbai or Delhi
• Start date : As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached

How to Apply

• Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.
• Kindly note that WRI India’s recruitment process does not involve any payment at any stage. Applicants will never be asked to share bank account or financial information as part of the application. All official communication and offer letters are issued only through authorised WRI India email IDs.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
• WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
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People-centric to the core

Health benefits

• We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
• Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member
• Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance
• Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle

Flexible work schedule

• Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
• Learning culture : Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities
• Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.
• Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

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