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Your role

WRI India is seeking an intern for the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program to support the work on decarbonizing freight. The intern will support the team in the e-FAST (Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport) India initiative. The objective of this project is to advance the uptake of electric medium and heavy-duty trucks (e-MHDTs) through collaborations between ecosystem stakeholders for pilots.   

How your day will unfold

• Contribute to outreach efforts for the platform by communicating with the members of the initiative for events, discussions, and onboarding.
• Undertaking secondary research on the landscape of freight movement, map e-MHDT pilots across India, and industry updates.
• Developing data collection instruments like surveys. Ability to identify and pull out alternate data sets. Executing data collection instruments on the ground.
• Participate in interactions with industry partners and other stakeholders and map individual priorities.
• Analyze different data sets and generate actionable insights.
• Contribute to the preparation of different types of collateral like reports, slide decks, blogs, etc.

About you

Qualifications & Requirements WRI seeks  

• Master's degree in Transport planning, transport engineering, urban planning, Public Policy or Mass Communication
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research
• Proficiency in MS Office is a must.
• Ability to generate high-quality research. Good writing skills are essential.
• Prior work or understanding of freight or electric mobility is preferable.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, think creatively, work efficiently under high pressure.

Benefits

This internship in India offers a monthly stipend of INR 25,000, along with these additional benefits:

• Mentorship and guidance
• Time-off plans
• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Learning & development programs

Training & development

The Internship Program at WRI is tailored for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of specific fields. Interns contribute to projects, often earning recognition for their published contributions while benefiting from opportunities to immerse themselves in WRI's work culture and expand their professional network.

Career progression

As an intern, you'll contribute to impactful projects, receive mentorship, and gain practical skills. Regular feedback, workshops, and training sessions will aid your professional development. Your contributions may earn recognition through published work, enhancing your resume. Networking opportunities will help you build valuable connections. WRI India's supportive environment ensures your growth and success.

How to apply

List of documents to be attached:

• Resume
• At least 1 writing sample

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/olfcufw0
• wri.org/internships
• youtube.com