Note: This position is open to candidates across New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Job Summary

The Executive Office anchors the strategic direction of the WRI India office, coordinating the development of the India strategy, and incubating new strategic and operational priorities. This unit supports teams to think about ambition and scale. The team also works with the executive leadership on organisational development and culture and provides dedicated support to the CEO for his external engagements.

About the Role

We are seeking a senior leader to drive research excellence, strategic thinking, and knowledge leadership from the CEO Office. The role will work closely with CEO to lead high-impact initiatives. This role will provide intellectual leadership on specific identified topics to develop research, data, and insights to meaningfully inform institutional strategy, policy influence, and impact.

Responsibilities

- 1. Research Strategy Institutional Leadership Lead production of knowledge on specific identified topics through the development of research, data, and insights.
- Bring an economics perspective to research efforts of different program teams in WRI India. Identify the data and methods needed to produce robust, unbiased research that addresses knowledge gaps and informs influence strategies.
- Ensure integration of robust, context-specific evidence into knowledge development.
- 2. Research Quality, Knowledge Systems Mentorship Mentor and guide researchers and analysts, strengthening analytical rigor, methodological depth, and interdisciplinary approaches.
- Institutionalise best practices in research, including data governance, documentation, ethics, and transparency.




- Lead or contribute to high-impact research and thought leadership outputs.
- 3. External Engagement Influence Represent the organisation in key forums, engaging with policymakers, practitioners, and thought leaders.
- Translate complex research into explicit, actionable insights for decision-makers.
- Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders to enhance the reach and uptake of research and tools.
- Collaborate with communications teams to strengthen dissemination and visibility of knowledge outputs.

What You Will Need

- Education: PhD or advanced degree in Economics, Public Policy, Energy, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 12-15 years of relevant experience in research, strategy, or policy-related roles
- Strong track record of producing high-impact research, publications, or knowledge products influencing policy or practice
- Proven ability to translate data and analysis into strategic insights and actionable recommendations
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
- Familiarity with research institutions, think tanks, or non-profit operating environments

Preferred Qualifications

- interdisciplinary research and cross-sector collaboration

Contract Details

Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Location

Location: New Delhi/Bengaluru/Mumbai

Start Date

Start At the earliest Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

📌 Head - Research, Strategy & Knowledge (New Delhi)
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