Apply for the Vacancy for Short Term Consultant at WRI in India. The name of the organization is  World Resources Institute (WRI)

Position Overview:

WRI India is seeking a short-term consultant to join the Climate Resilience Practice (CRP) team in India. The consultant will support the vision of CRP to help governments, civil society and private players to build a more resilient and sustainable development pathway.

Duties

The incumbent will have the following duties

• Undertake analysis and evaluation of agricultural waste and residue of key crops in identified locations to map potential for feedstock that can contribute to textile production — based on technology, yield per hectare etc. and also current uses of residues (based on the bio refineries approach for most optimal use)
• Create spatial databases of shortlisted feedstock taking into account current competing uses, harvesting practices etc.
• Identify key resilience, risk and climate impacts using methodologies like Science Based Target Initiatives, Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture Practices etc.
• Work with the CRP team and key partner agencies to contribute to developing reports and other outreach products
• Identify and interact with stakeholders on a regular basis to communicate research findings, get feedback and build outreach
• Provide support to other CRP projects as and when required

Job Qualifications for Vacancy for Short Term Consultant

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering/Agri-tech/GIS and related fields
• In depth knowledge of crop residue, textile fibre and associated supply chains
• Expert knowledge and experience in use of GIS

• Also, the ability to undertake complex quantitative and qualitative analysis of large data sets
• Ability to work independently and shoulder responsibility
• Likewise, an insightful, independent, analytical mind with a passion for environmental and sustainable development issues
• Also, experience in contributing to research-based knowledge products grounded in strong analytical reasoning.
• Furthermore, fluency in English and Hindi

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience with research organizations
• Prior experience in engaging and interacting with key stakeholders from the environmental and developmental space
• Also, understanding of concepts related to key technical climate change issues and trends faced by agriculture sector, and climate resilience and adaptation
• Similarly, strong outreach and writing skills – speaking and writing to diverse audiences; delivering crisp well-nuanced pieces in quick turn-around time.

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