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About Us: Good Business Lab is an independent, non-profit labor innovation company. We use rigorous academic research to prove that worker well-being programs have business impacts. We develop market-ready, scalable interventions that benefit both workers and businesses. Our goal is to disrupt the traditional notion of business and show that worker well-being can be a good business practice. The founders of the lab are Ach Adhvaryu - Professor of Economics and Director of 21st Century India Center at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego (www.achadhvaryu.com), Anant Ahuja-head of Organization Development at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., and Anant Nyshadham- Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan (www.anantnyshadham.com). Role Summary: Good Business Lab (GBL) is looking to develop a transport solution that improves mobility and safety for women workers in industrial clusters in India. This solution aims to improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for women, while fostering collaboration between firms to enable cost-sharing and operational viability. We are seeking applications from qualified consultants with demonstrated expertise in transportation systems, gender-responsive mobility planning, and human-centered design to develop an operational pilot design for a pooled transport model that is worker-centric , operationally sound, and financially sustainable. You will be responsible for: The selected consultant will lead the design and development of the transport solution , while working in close collaboration with GBL’s research, project management, and design teams . While the internal team will support with data collection, stakeholder engagement, and co-design activities, the consultant will be the primary owner of the solution development , responsible for translating insights into a technically and financially viable transport model. The consultant will own and drive the transport solution design from inception to delivery, with support from GBL’s internal teams. Key responsibilities include: 1. Pre-Work and Planning Review and refine the project workplan based on relevant global and regional best practices in gender-responsive transportation. Participate in the project kickoff and contribute to a collaborative literature review on gender mobility challenges and existing transport models. 2. Firm & Cluster Identification Provide inputs to define firm and location selection criteria. Work closely with GBL and industry bodies to assess firm readiness and cluster suitability Support strategic engagement with potential firm partners to encourage participation. 3. Current State Assessment Lead the diagnostic of existing mobility patterns, constraints, and infrastructure within the selected cluster. Design and interpret field research (to be implemented by GBL) including surveys, focus groups, and interviews with women workers. Synthesize findings to inform proposed transportation solution 4. Solution Design Map worker home and workplace locations Design viable transport routes, fleet types, and scheduling options tailored to women's safety, comfort, and convenience. Facilitate participatory design sessions to test and iterate on solution concepts with end users. Refine the proposed model based on user feedback and logistical constraints. 5. Operational Planning Develop a detailed operational model covering: Inter-firm coordination mechanism Scheduling protocols Fleet and passenger load management Create a robust financial model illustrating the cost structure and cost-sharing strategies among firms 6. Final Deliverable (due January 2026) Deliver a detailed operational pilot design of a transport solution for women workers in a specific cluster, including initial answers to the following questions:How it works: (e.g. overall description of a pooled program across multiple firms) How firms will coordinate on operations Initial operations plan: fleet planning, route mapping, scheduling considerations, passenger load planning Financial model depicting how much it will cost firms and how those costs can be shared Deliverables Worker insights synthesis and transport needs analysis document Route maps and transport model recommendations Financial and operational plan for the pilot Final detailed transport Pilot Design Playbook (designed using project brand guidelines provided by GBL) Project Duration: May 2025 - January 2026 (9 months) Location: India (specific cluster to be finalized) Applications Open Until: 31st May 2025 (Applications perused through on a rolling basis) Qualifications Demonstrated experience (min 5+ years) in transport planning, urban mobility, or related domains. Proven track record in gender-sensitive or inclusive transportation projects. Experience with operational planning (route mapping, fleet planning, costing) and financial modelling Familiarity with participatory research methods and human-centered design. Experience working with manufacturing firms or industrial zones. Understanding of Indian transport infrastructure and mobility challenges. Ability to deliver both strategic and technical inputs. Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills. Also, we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the ​confidence gap​.​ You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role. Application Instructions Please submit the following: Cover letter outlining relevant experience and approach CVs of key personnel Proposed methodology and timeline Sample of past relevant work (report/ playbook/strategy document with a sample of a developed cost model) Financial proposal (fee structure, estimated total cost) Evaluation Criteria Applications will be evaluated based on: Relevance of past experience (30%) Quality of technical approach (30%) Expertise of personnel (20%) Cost-effectiveness of financial proposal (20%) Respondents are requested to submit their proposals at the earliest as we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. The process We are glad you’re interested in applying for this role! Here is an excerpt on the screening process overview which can take upto 6-8 weeks. Proposal Screening First Round Interview Final Interview Recent projects and blog posts: To acclimatize yourself with some of our work, you can read our blog posts on Medium, and also go through our LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Our commitment to diversity GBL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer traditional monetary workplace benefits such as insurance and travel allowance. We are a young and growing company making us the ideal ground for team members to experiment, take on dynamic roles, and grow with us. We focus on happiness, output, and quality of work. 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