Consultant- Safe Vibrant and Healthy Public Spaces

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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.

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Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As Indias biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens everyday lives.

Job Highlight:

We are seeking an experienced consultant to provide strategic and operational support to the project team in developing, managing, and strengthening partnerships with multiple government agencies. The consultant will play a critical role in the current phase of the project, which focuses on dissemination, scalability, and long-term sustainability of project outcomes and impact.

Beyond partnership management, the consultant will be expected to contribute across a broad range of project functions, bringing both technical depth and on-ground experience. This includes leading and supporting gap assessments and overseeing and coordinating local partners and their workstreams. The role will require close collaboration with local government departments, active engagement with multi-disciplinary internal teams, and the ability to analyze and interpret data to inform project decisions.

The consultant will also contribute to the development of capacity-building modules, conduct capacity building workshops and support research and knowledge-generation activities, and assist in documentation, reporting, and dissemination of learnings. Where required, the role will involve contributing inputs to drawings, visualizations, and other communication materials to support project planning and outreach. Regular field-based engagement will be essential to ensure effective implementation, coordination, and timely delivery of project milestones.

The position is well-suited for individuals interested in urban design, participatory planning, equitable public space development (developing spaces that serve people from all backgrounds), liaising with government and suggesting climate-responsive neighborhood improvements. The role offers hands-on learning and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

What will you do:

The consultant will undertake and oversee a range of project responsibilities as listed below.

• Provide regular help and support to the team.
• Involve in strategic coordination, technical inputs, and on-ground engagement.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, graphics, and communication material for various engagements.
• Liaising with government officials and local partners to review progress, align on next steps, and troubleshoot implementation challenges related to dissemination, scalability, or sustainability of project outcomes.
• Analyzing data, reviewing assessments, and synthesizing insights from field activities to inform project decisions and refine approaches.
• Support the development of capacity-building modules, documentation and reporting, and provide inputs to drawings, visualizations, or communication materials as required.
• Assist teams in surveys, data collection and analysis if required.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth workflow and alignment with project timelines.
• Support and contribute to any on-going research regarding the project.

What will you need:

• Masters degree in architecture, urban design or urban planning.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years of work experience in relevant field.
• The candidate should have an adequate understanding of urban design and planning principles & guidelines.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi is a must. (Reading and Writing).
• Must be a resident of the city and is familiar with its geography.
• Proficiency in O365 applications including SharePoint, Teams & OneDrive.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite, Autodesk AutoCAD is preferred, Canva, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work calmly and enthusiastically under high pressure

Potential Salary and Benefits: Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills.

Location: Jaipur

Duration: 6 Month

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 by mailing Himanshi.Kapoor@wri.org. All applications must be submitted online over email 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.

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