Senior Program Associate - Batteries

Job Description

As part of the electric mobility program, WRI India undertakes in-depth research and projects on advanced batteries, to support the development of a sustainable, indigenous and circular battery value chain in India. This position is for a Senior Project Associate with the batteries team at WRI India. The role offers a mix of research development and stakeholder engagement, and we are looking for an experienced professional to help lead our initiatives. Responsibilities of the position are provided below. How your day will unfold: Research development (40%): Undertake primary and/or secondary research to develop analyses and recommendations for the battery value chain in India Produce high-quality written products and analyses (e.g., technical notes, policy briefs, infographics) - independently and as part of a larger team Coordinate ongoing research and project initiatives to ensure timely delivery and high quality of outputs Synthesize existing research to produce cohesive slide decks and short notes to explain important concepts and perspectives Be up to date on the latest technologies, policies, and initiatives in the battery sector Stakeholder engagement (60%): Engage with relevant government, industry, academia and civil society stakeholders to communicate WRI India s research and for knowledge exchange Onboard new members (industry, academia, etc.) for the Battery360 Alliance Coordinate the technical content development and quality assurance processes for the Battery360 Alliance website, newsletters, and social media channels Liaise with academic experts, industry players and other potential partners to seek collaborations and undertake joint projects Present insights/ findings on behalf of WRI India at relevant multi-stakeholder forums Work with team members to organize events, workshops, webinars etc. and develop presentations/discussion materials, to present WRI India s work externally Qualifications and Requirements we seek: Master s degree in relevant engineering disciplines (or a business administration master s with relevant undergraduate engineering degree), with excellent academic track record 4-7 years of work experience, with at least 2 years in the battery sector in India Impeccable writing and verbal skills in English to coherently convey complex information to a technical and policy audience Strong people management skills and ability to network Experience in writing reports, briefs and academic papers is a must Deep knowledge of electric mobility and renewable energy is necessary, and familiarity with public policy is desirable Ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback effectively Able to juggle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines Entrepreneurial attitude to handle challenging tasks and ability to take accountability Should be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, and be able to lead and undertake initiatives with minimal supervision Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams