Program Associate (E-Bus) Job in Ahmedabad at WRI India

WRI India is hiring for the role of Program Associate (E-Bus)!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Assist the Project Manager with research on electric mobility, and work with team members and collaborators within and outside WRI on all aspects of project research and knowledge production.
• Engage with government and non-government partners and partners to communicate about ongoing initiatives.
• Present insights/ findings on behalf of WRI India at relevant multi-partner forums.
• Liaise with government partners, academic experts, industry professionals, and other external partners to gather primary data, seek collaborations, and undertake joint projects.
• Produce project-related presentations, commentaries, blogs and op-eds, reports, policy briefs, grant proposals, working papers, and articles to disseminate research, independently and in collaboration with team members.
• Organize, review, and summarize relevant literature and data from multiple sources, under the guidance of the Project lead and team.
• Synthesize recommendations into clear presentations and written reports.
• Conduct data exploration, and quantitative research and provide analytical solutions and insights to meet project outputs.
• Contribute and engage with WRI’s research community in India and globally.
• Design approaches to address the main questions and challenges posed by our research goals and program objectives.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Transport Engineering or Transport Planning
• Postmasters- 2 to 4 years of work experience in the area of transport planning, public transport city bus systems, Intermediate Public transport, last mile connectivity, travel demand management, transport policy, capacity building, etc.
• You should demonstrate experience in e-bus public transport
• Fluency in English is required for this position. Regional language would be an added advantage
• Experience working with the Government, civic groups, research institutions, and private sector on urban transport projects
• Be well-versed with the analytical tools, computer software, literature, and current developments in sustainable urban transport and road safety
• Important attributes for this position are innovativeness, independence, confidence, passion, analytical mindset, structured thinking & research-oriented, and being a team player
• Demonstrate analytical skills with hands-on experience in data analytics using Python, MySQL, and tools
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods including primary and secondary data collection and analysis
• Hands-on experience with spatial analytical tools like Arc GIS/QGIS and any other open-source applications. Generate data visualizations on maps
• Knowledge of policy analysis and providing data-oriented methodologies to identify gaps and potential areas of reform
• Experience in academic writing and publishing to produce high-quality research publications