Program Manager, Energy Program, WRI India
World Resources Institute
Operations
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
INR 1,800k-2,400k / year
Posted on Sep 2, 2025
Senior Program Associate, Energy Program, WRI India
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. 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 World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently, over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Our mission and values:
Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.
Our culture:
We are committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Program Overview for Energy
The objective of the WRI India energy program is to inform and guide India’s transition to cleaner energy through strong research, ground-level implementation experience, partnerships with key stakeholders and communicating our work. The 5 pillars of the energy program focus on increasing clean energy demand, increasing clean energy supply, supporting sub-national energy transitions, raising the issues of materials and circularity for the energy transition and ensuring equitable development through energy transitions.
Job Highlight:
Job Highlight:
WRI India's energy program aims to inform and guide India's energy transition. The program's strategy is comprises of four pillars: (1) Clean Energy Supply (2) Decarbonized Energy Consumption, (3) Energy for Equitable Development and (4) Energy, Minerals & Circularity. Cross cutting these pillars are issues of financing and policies and integrating the principles of equity in the program's initiatives. The Decarbonized Energy Consumption (DEC) pillar is focused on reducing energy demand through energy efficiency, promoting the integration of clean energy and use of alternative fuels in the buildings and industries sector and sustainable cooling.
The DEC pillar is looking for someone to provide project management and delivery support on projects related to sustainable cooling and building decarbonisation. The ideal candidate must be willing to work under tight timelines and ensure high quality deliverables.
The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team and report to the Program Head.
What will you do:
- Support strategic thinking on partners for collaboration, geographies of focus and tactics for engaging with diverse stakeholders in the cooling and building decarbonisation/low carbon buildings space.
- Guide colleagues and support research on the impacts of sustainable cooling solutions and heat resilient infrastructure on people, nature and climate.
- Manage relationships with key partners, government stakeholders and other ecosystem players through regular meetings and interactions.
- Lead collaboration with organisations on implementing sustainable cooling solutions, including end-to-end working with implementation partners and field work on the ground in several states.
- Prepare reports and other communication materials for funders. Support Program Head on internal reporting on results through collation of data, coordination with colleagues in different locations and institutional monitoring and impact teams.
- Support fundraising efforts through preparation of concept notes and proposals.
- Lead research and writing on knowledge products and publications.
- Represent WRI India on platforms and present the program's research through webinars, written articles or blogs and other communication channels.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the program leadership and colleagues, including support on research and analysis on other energy program projects.
- Travel to the key project sites based on the project needs
What will you need:
Qualifications
- Graduate or post graduate degree in science, engineering, architecture, policy, or related fields
- 7 -10 years of relevant experience in energy efficiency and or clean energy, cooling or heat resilience
Knowledge & Skills
- Prior experience working in the buildings and or cooling sector is non-negotiable. Deep expertise and technical knowledge of cooling technologies, solutions and their implementation is desirable.
- Knowledge and interest in national and international policy discourse around sustainable cooling, energy-related climate actions and energy efficiency are necessary.
- Experience working at the state level, in urban or rural settings, engaging with state government agencies, CSOs, academia, and or the private sector is necessary.
- Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively in conversation and writing, including professional-quality writing for research and communications products.
- Technical and quantitative skills and some training in research methods are necessary.
- Willingness to travel on short notice when needed by the project/program.
- The ability to respond to urgent requests from the team proactively is an asset.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others; to demonstrate flexibility in fulfilling assignments.
- Fluency in English and Hindi is a must. Proficiency in other languages is desirable.
Potential Salary and Benefits: 18,00,000 to 24,00,000 INR CTC Per Annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Location: New Delhi/ Chennai/ Bengaluru/ Mumbai
Start date: As soon as possible
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
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.
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.
Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here
People-centric to the core:
We keep our people at the center of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.
Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
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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Equal employment @WRI India
We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.