Intern - Energy Access, WRI India

Program: Energy

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Institution Overview:

WRI is a global research organization that spans more than 50 countries, with offices in the Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey and the United States. Our more than 450 experts and staff work closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resources—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being.

WRI was recently voted the #1 Environmental Think Tank in the world and is consistently recommended by staff as one of the "most desired organizations to work for". In 2014, WRI was ranked one of the Top Workplaces by the Washington Post. World Resources Institute India (WRII) is a wholly owned subsidiary of WRI established in India.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Foreign candidate needs to have a valid work permit for India. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis.

Position Overview:

WRI India is seeking an intern in Bangalore for the Energy Access work housed in the Energy Program in India. With his/her knowledge of the sub-national policy and institutional landscape relevant to electricity access, environmental vulnerability, and social development in India, the intern will assist the team in the on-going work of energy for development. The energy access work seeks to expand the access to energy in states where there continues to be unserved and under-served demand, while linking access to development outcomes within these states.

Key Responsibilities:

The intern will undertake and oversee a range of responsibilities for the energy access team as are listed below:

• Conduct systematic research of the policy and institutional landscape at the sub-national level (state, district and beyond) to understand the administrative focus and processes relevant to electricity access and environmental resilience.

• Conduct a detailed stakeholder mapping of key sub-national players (institutions as well as individuals) who influence and are impacted by developments relevant to electricity access and environmental vulnerability.

• A summary of the findings and a final presentation reflecting the outcomes of the policy and institutional mapping exercise will be expected at the end of the internship duration.

Qualifications

• Degree in social sciences and/or energy-related discipline. Master’s preferred

• Strong research skills including knowledge of key policy and institutional dynamics at the state level in India

• Experience of writing and using the tools like MS Office for capturing and presenting information

• Good communications skills, willingness to engage with the team members in project discussions

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Duration

The internship will start from 15th November and end on 31st December 2018.

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 shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. Finalized candidate may be required to take a writing/analytical test.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.