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Program Manager - E-Freight

Program Manager - E-Freight

World Resources InstituteMultiple India
30+ days ago
Salary
₹1,500,000.00–₹1,800,000.00 yearly
Job description

About your role

WRI India is seeking a Manager for the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program to support our work on decarbonizing freight. The project's objective is to develop a zero-emission tractor transition plan for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The outcome is to develop a transition framework for tractors used for agricultural purposes.

How your day will unfold :

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar governments such as transport, agriculture, environmental departments, major agri district senior policy makers, e-tractor OEMs; farmer associations, agriculture experts.
  • Engage in consultations with officials from the UP and Bihar governments, industry stakeholders, OEMs, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop strategies for outreach, achieving goals and monitoring progress for adoption of e-tractors.
  • Oversee preparation of different types of collateral like reports, slide decks, etc.
  • Oversee planning and management of events organized under the project like stakeholder convenings, webinars, exhibitions, etc.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
  • Participate in external workshops, discussions, and events to showcase thought leadership, increasing the organization's visibility.
  • Generate literature pieces to enhance the organization’s ecosystem engagement and support the internal team’s knowledge building.

Qualifications and requirements we seek :

  • Business degree or an equivalent master’s degree in Agricultural engineering with 7-10 techno-commercial years of experience for Tractors and Farm machinery organizations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement / industry interactions.
  • Experience in or knowledge of freight transport (medium and heavy-duty vehicles), urban supply chain, logistics policy, and capacity building.
  • Familiarity with electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, or related technologies is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience of working with the government, private sector, civic groups, and academic and research organizations.
  • The candidate must be fluent in English and Hindi. Fluency in other regional languages will be an added advantage.
  • Good writing and presentation skills. Quantitative and qualitative research capabilities are essential.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and contribute to the learning of the team.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite. Experience in spatial mapping, statistical programming languages and data visualization tools will be an added advantage.

    • Salary and Benefits : INR 15,00,000 to INR 18,00,000 CTC

    Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

    Location : Lucknow / Patna, India

    Duration : 1 year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)