Intern – Clean Growth, Transition, Green Skills and Jobs

About us

WRI India, an independent knowledge organisation registered as India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: wri-india.org

Climate, Economics & Finance (CEF) Program at WRI India

At WRI India, we believe that solving the climate crisis requires bold ideas, rigorous analysis, and effective communication and action. As part of the Climate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Program, we work on pioneering research and innovative solutions to accelerate India's just and equitable low-carbon transition. Our goal? To ensure that India’s path to Net Zero is not just technically feasible, but also economically viable and socially inclusive.

Job Highlight

We are looking for a highly motivated Intern – Clean Growth, Transition, Green Skills and Jobs to support our ongoing efforts in research and implementation of green skilling initiatives. This role is ideal for an individual with a keen interest in labor markets, vocational training, clean growth processes and sustainability-driven economic transitions. You will work closely with policymakers, industry leaders, academic institutions, and grassroots organizations to develop and scale skilling programs that create meaningful employment opportunities in the green economy.

What you will do:

• Support research and analysis on clean growth, just transition, green jobs, workforce transition, and skilling frameworks across sectors such as renewable energy, automotive, textile etc.
• Assist in compiling data, literature review, and case studies related to just transition initiatives (including skilling and green jobs) and policies from India and internationally.
• Contribute in development of innovative skilling models by providing research inputs and documentation support.
• Support stakeholder mapping and assist in coordination with government agencies, industry bodies, and other relevant agencies.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, policy briefs and knowledge materials independently with guidance from the team.
• Document learnings, best practices, and insights from ongoing projects and discussions.

What you will need:

Education & Experience

• Pursuing or completed Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Management, Environmental Studies, Labour Economics, Education, or a related field.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesise information from multiple sources.
• Basic understanding of labour market, skilling ecosystems, or sustainability (coursework / project experience acceptable).
• Familiarity with data collection and basic analysis using Excel or similar tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support reports and presentations development.
• Interest in public policy, skill development, and low-carbon transitions.

What Will You Learn?

·       Gain hands on exposure to the just transition and skilling for low-carbon transition ecosystem in India.

·       Understand how public policy, industry, and skilling systems interact to shape workforce transitions.

·       Develop practical skills in research, data analysis, and policy review within a real-world project environment.

·       Build experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with government agencies and industries.

·       Develop workplace skills such as structured thinking, communication, and project management/coordination.

Stipend: ₹25,000/month

Location: New Delhi / Bengaluru / Mumbai
Duration: 3 months (extendable up to 6 months)

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.

Kindly note that WRI India’s recruitment process does not involve any payment at any stage. Applicants will never be asked to share bank account or financial information as part of the application. All official communication and offer letters are issued only through authorised WRI India email IDs.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

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