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About World Resources Institute

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. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. 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.

Your role

Duration: The internship will be for 2 months and extendable for a further 2 months based on availability and requirements.

About your role:

WRI India’s Energy Program seeks to inform and guide India’s clean energy transitions. The organization collaborates with policymakers, national and state ministries, companies, utilities, regulators, finance, and development institutions to secure a clean energy future for everyone.

WRI India is seeking an intern for its work on Energy for equitable development.  The Energy for Equitable Development pillar supports access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy for development services in rural and underserved areas in the states of Assam, Jharkhand, and Nagaland.

The role involves analyzing and communicating our partners’ work on energy access interventions in the health, livelihoods, and education sectors. This involves transforming both qualitative and quantitative data into interesting insights in the form of articles, blogs, infographics, and photo stories that can be published on various social media platforms, including WRI India’s website. The role provides an opportunity to co-create engaging and informative communication products to share our research and recommendations and disseminate them across media and through events and workshops.

How your day will unfold:

The intern will undertake a range of responsibilities as listed below.

• Conduct secondary research on topics at the intersection of energy access and socio-economic development.
• Analyse information gathered from multiple sources and support the preparation of internal and external communications of the projects.
• Sharpen insights by complementing the analyses by working closely with the project team and conducting literature reviews and consultations to validate the abovementioned findings.
• Co-author and/or review, edit, and proofread blogs, articles, social media posts, and other communications material.
• Continuous engagement with all the stakeholders and contributing to the project activities.
• Reviewing and summarizing the papers and articles provided by the team.
• Support the team on capacity-building activities as required

Training & development

WRI's Internship Program offers learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, or other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of work. The internships provide a learning experience for the interns who can contribute to the projects; many have received recognition for their published work. While you are at WRI, you will also have opportunities to learn more about the work culture and network.

Salary & benefits

The salary for this role in India can range from INR 25,000 per month with the following benefits:

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

Career progression

Intern reviews at the World Resources Institute often highlight opportunities for skill development, exposure to meaningful projects, and positive work culture, suggesting a conducive environment for career growth.

Work-life balance

According to some 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.

Culture & vibe

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of the work and workforce. Integrating these values into actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance its impact.  It is the company's responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to learn together.

About you

Qualifications and requirements WRI seeks:

• Master’s education degree (pursuing or higher) in Mass Communication, Economics, Environment, Climate Change, Development Studies, or related social sciences discipline.
• A flexible individual who can work independently, with little direction and supervision. Keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Canva, Pardot, Salesforce, Cision, Asana, and similar tools preferred
• The ability to undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis of large data sets is a plus.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, think creatively and work calmly and enthusiastically under high pressure.
• Having a broad understanding of health and/or agriculture, with an idea of the relationship between electricity access and socio-economic development is a plus.

How to apply

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

List of documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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
• youtube.com
• indeed.com