Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport Intern null

About World Resources Institute

World Resources Institute (WRI) India, operating under the India Resources Trust, provides unbiased insights and actionable strategies for sustainable development, focusing on environmental integrity and social equity. Their mission is to guide humanity towards sustainable practices that protect the planet's resources and meet the needs of current and future generations. They achieve this through research-driven solutions prioritizing environmental preservation, community livelihoods, and human welfare.

Your role

WRI India is seeking an intern for the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program to support their 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.

Training & development

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

Compensation & benefits

As an intern, you will be offered a stipend of INR 25,000 per month, along with the following benefits:

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

Work-life balance

According to employee reviews, the World Resources Institute (WRI) emphasizes a positive work-life balance, allowing flexibility for employees to manage their schedules effectively, and contributing to a supportive and healthy work environment. However, experiences may vary depending on roles and individual circumstances.

Company culture

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a progressive and collaborative culture. By integrating these values into actions, the organization enhances its impact and creates a welcoming environment for people from diverse backgrounds to learn and work together.

About you

Qualifications and 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 in a clear and concise manner, think creatively and work efficiently under high pressure.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online through this career portal to be formally considered. 

List of documents to be attached:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purposes. The finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• wri.org/join-us
• wri.org/our-work
• jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs/internships
• youtube.com