Associate – Urban Development and Accessibility (Mumbai)

EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute’s Centre for Sustainable Transport, is seeking an Associate for its India Program. The successful candidate will be based in Mumbai, and will report to the Project Manager – Urban Development and Accessibility. With good prior expertise/ understanding of the intersection between transport, urban planning and urban design, the associate is expected to anchor key demonstration projects as well as conceptualize and formulate key papers/research in this domain.

Major Responsibilities:
• Participate actively in EMBARQ India’s ambitious and innovative growth strategy;
• Independently/ as part of a team/ or leading a team, manage plans and projects within urban development and accessibility whether in the public or private sector;
• Provide sound technical assistance, build relationships of trust and contribute substantively to projects;
• Strengthen existing relationships to consolidate professional commitments;
• Build and maintain a strong network and relationship with key institutions, stakeholders and colleagues throughout India and the EMBARQ Network;
• Identifying a network of experts/ consultants who can be relied on to help deliver results in projects;
• Organize, facilitate and/or attend events and workshops that are relevant to EMBARQ’s India program and the EMBARQ network on an as and when needed basis.

Qualifications:
• Post Graduate/Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Transport Planning, Architecture or equivalent;
• 4 or more years of work experience post masters with expertise/ understanding of the intersection between transport, urban planning and urban design;
• Prior experience having worked successfully with government institutions, the private sector and an understanding of statutory frameworks;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Arc GIS, Adobe Suite and Sketch Up;

Competencies:
• Be willing to work in start-up environments, and on projects that have ambiguity;
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Capability to learn and use software applications for budgeting, financing, and reporting that are used by EMBARQ and WRI;
• Commitment to EMBARQ’s mission as well as WRI’s mission and values.

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience

To Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
Rejeet Mathews
rmathews@embarqindia.org

Please put “[Name] - Application for Associate – Urban Development and Accessibility (Mumbai)” 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.??