Program Associate - Urban Development, Nashik

Overview

Program Associate supporting WRI India's sustainable and climate-resilient urban development work in Nashik, including the Nashik Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the city's Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) Program.

What you'll do

• Support the planning and implementation of the Nashik Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) Program, contributing to sustainable urban development, climate resilience, and nature-based solutions across the city.
• Coordinate with Nashik Municipal Corporation, government departments, consultants, academic institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders, with guidance from senior team members.
• Support on-ground engagement and contribute to the preparation of concept plans, technical notes, presentations, reports, and other project and knowledge products.
• Conduct research, data collection, basic analysis, and documentation to support implementation of the Nashik Climate Action Plan and related urban initiatives.
• Support coordination among project partners and stakeholders, including tracking assigned activities, timelines, meetings, and follow-ups.
• Assist in organizing workshops, roundtables, capacity-building programs, field visits, and stakeholder engagement activities, and participate in meetings and consultations with government officials.
• Support documentation of project progress, key learnings, and implementation outcomes for internal and donor reporting.

What you'll need

• Postgraduate degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Urban Development, Environmental Studies, Climate Studies, Public Policy, Geography, Urban Studies, or a related discipline; candidates from Social Sciences with relevant experience in urban development and city-level projects are also encouraged to apply.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in urban development, climate resilience, environmental planning, sustainable development, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of urban planning and sustainable urban development, with an interest in climate resilience.
• Ability to support project activities, stakeholder coordination, field engagement, and implementation-related tasks.
• Good research, analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with government officials and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage assigned responsibilities with appropriate guidance.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

Nice to have

• Experience of working with government agencies, urban local bodies, development organizations, consultants, or multi-stakeholder projects.
• Familiarity with GIS, spatial analysis, mapping tools, AutoCAD, or preparation of concept plans.
• Knowledge of Marathi.

Details

• Location: Nashik, India.
• Willingness to travel within Nashik and Maharashtra for fieldwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Duration: 1 year term-hire, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Documents to attach: Cover letter and resume.
• Writing test conducted with final candidates.