The ICCT is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization that supports the effective design and implementation of policies to address the impacts of the global transportation sector on climate change and public health. Our organization achieves this by providing high quality and timely data-driven research to public officials at all levels of government - city, state, national, regional and international - as well as to civil society and the media. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intelligence, flexibility, transparency, and good humor are highly valued. Join our growing team of talented researchers with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, CA, Berlin, Germany, Beijing, China, New Delhi, India, and S\xc3\xa3o Paulo, Brazil.
The ICCT is seeking a self-directed and dynamic individual to spearhead the development and execution of the research strategy focused on transitioning to electric vehicles in India. Representative work can be seen at https://theicct.org/india.
To succeed in our environment, you should be intellectually curious, self-directed, and able to work with people from across the globe. You must be able to connect research to policy and translate technical information to stakeholders. This is a full-time position based in ICCT\xe2\x80\x99s New Delhi office and will report to the India Managing Director in Delhi. Some domestic (within India) and international travel may be required.
You Will:

• Work closely with the Managing Director (India) to develop and refine the India program strategy.
• Supervise a team of 4-5 research staff, including working with staff to develop and implement annual work plans, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff professional development, proper training, and other related tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor the India program strategy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage finances, including budgeting, bi-annual forecasting, monitoring budgets, and ensuring that funder requirements are met for budget spending.
• Work with the senior leadership and development teams, or lead direct engagement with funders and raise sustained funding to support program needs.
• Participate in funder outreach, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Lead in maintaining productive working relationships with academic experts, civil society, industry, and officials from public agencies in India.
• Develop comprehensive annual strategies and work plans for the program
• Review and approve program work products and documents for publication
• Lead author or co-author on publications

• Engage with high level stakeholders including policymakers, funders, NGOs, researchers, industry, and media outlets
• Work with the Communications team to develop outreach strategies for ICCT\xe2\x80\x99s work in India.
• Hire and lead the hiring process for new staff, as needed for the program.
• Represent ICCT in high-level public forums (such as significant workshops and conferences) as well as private forums (such as invite-only stakeholder and policymaker briefings).
• Other responsibilities as assigned

You Have:

• Master\'s or PhD in planning, engineering, economics, or related field
• Preferably around fifteen years of full-time, relevant professional experience in the private sector, academia, civil society, government or other research setting with a focus on transportation, energy, environment, and/or policy
• Experience supervising a technical team of 5 or more senior staff
• Proven track record of managing budgets of approximately $250k.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising.
• Successful engagement with external stakeholders and delivery of high-level presentations.
• Excellent and demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and research skills, such as experience collecting and analyzing large datasets, drafting technical papers, publishing academic-style research publications and distilling research evidence into key actions
• Examples of successful project management or a project management certification
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with M.S. Office and with data analysis software
• Candidates with good experience working with public agencies in India are preferred

Application
Please include a resume, cover letter, writing samples, and three professional references. Preference will be given to candidates who submit a complete application and who directly address the position being offered. This is an immediate opening, and the position will remain open until it is filled. Applications received by March 10, 2024, will receive higher priority.
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