Associate – Urban Development and Accessibility (Bangalore)

Major Responsibilities:
• Under supervision of the Project Manager, undertake tasks related to developing publications in the area of Urban Development and Accessibility
• Participate actively in EMBARQ India’s ambitious and innovative growth strategy
• Build and maintain strong network and relationships with key partnering institutions, stakeholders and colleagues throughout India
• Organize, facilitate and develop content as well as attend events that are relevant to EMBARQ’s India program and the EMBARQ network on a need basis

Qualifications:
• At least 2 years of work experience post master’s degree
• Post Graduate/Master’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Policy, Development Studies or other relevant disciplines
• Prior experience in integration of transport, land use, urban design and accessibility is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of Hindi and Kannada will be preferred
• Good computer skills in: Autocad, Arc GIS, Adobe Suite, Sketch Up, Microsoft Office

Competencies:
• Ability to understand the interconnections between urban design and planning and development studies; and flexibility to work in different types of projects;
• Be willing to work in start-up environments, and on projects that have ambiguity;
• Commitment to EMBARQ’s mission as well as WRI’s mission and values
• Passion for and commitment to sustainable transport and urban development

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience

To Apply:
Please send your CV, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples to:

Himadri Das
hdas@embarqindia.org

Please put “[Name] - Application for Associate – Urban Development and Accessibility (Bangalore)” in the subject line

Applicants must be eligible to work in India.
Applications will be accepted until 31st May, 2013. Expected start date will be mid-June 2013.

More about EMBARQ? ?

EMBARQ is a program of the World Resources Institute. EMBARQ's mission is to catalyze and help implement sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. Since 2002, the EMBARQ network has expanded to Mexico, Brazil, China, India, Turkey and the Andean Region. EMBARQ has global practice areas which provide thought leadership and strategies around integrated transport, urban development, health and road safety, and research. The centers in each country collaborate with local authorities to reduce pollution, improve public health, and create safe, accessible and attractive urban public spaces. The network employs more than 120 experts in fields ranging from architecture to air quality management; geography to journalism; and sociology to civil and transport engineering.??

About the World Resources Institute (WRI)

??WRI'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. Established in 1982, WRI has grown to be respected globally by policymakers, NGOs, and corporate leaders alike because of the rigorous quality, balance, and independence of its work as a global environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action. We operate globally because today's problems have no boundaries. We are avid communicators because people everywhere are inspired by ideas, empowered by knowledge, and moved to change by greater understanding.??The entire WRI team, including employees, interns and fellows, see the results of their hard work and have the satisfaction of making a significant difference in the world.??