Deputy Programme Manager/ Programme Officer/ Senior Research Associate - Sustainable Mobility

Positions - 3
CSE is looking for bright, young candidates who are passionate about sustainable mobility and are driven to bring change in ways in which society consumes resources and harms the environment in order to meet its everyday travel needs. Candidates are expected to have a knack for critical thinking and be organized about their work.

The selected candidates will be part of CSE’s team on “Clean Air and Sustainable Mobility Programme” that aims to improve air quality in cities through improvements in various contributing agents including transport systems, along with providing co-benefits linked to carbon savings, equity and safety.

Candidates with prior experience or demonstrable inclination towards working on sustainable mobility strategies will be given preference. 

Work Profile

• Conduct studies related to various aspects of clean and low carbon mobility.
• Conduct in-depth studies on public transport systems/non-motorized transport/ integration of public transport systems.
• Prepare policy papers and briefs pertaining to emerging issues in sustainable mobility.
• Coordinate logistics of stakeholder meetings and other activities organized by the team.
• Write articles and blogs in CSE’s Down to Earth magazine on CSE’s sustainable mobility work. 

Competencies

Essential

• Sound understanding of sustainable mobility practices.
• Basic to advanced understanding of various aspects of transport planning and management, including travel demand modelling, parking, non-motorized transport, public transport systems, land use & transport integration and transit oriented development.
• Software proficiency - MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Language proficiency - English (speaking, reading and writing) and Hindi (reading and speaking).
• Ability to travel frequently and independently, if required.

Desirable

• Basic to sound understanding of design/ planning/ operations and management of bus systems/ non-motorized transport/ public transport integration.
• Software proficiency – GIS, Adobe Photoshop / InDesign.
• Language proficiency – Bangla/ Telugu/ other regional languages. 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Urban Studies or Transportation.

Desirable

• Experience (3 to 6 years) in non-profit / consulting / academia / public sector in the field of urban mobility. 

Application Process
Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining their motivation to work in sustainable mobility, backed up by demonstrable experience by way of work, internship or research. Those without any demonstrable experience in urban mobility will need to provide compelling reasons explaining their motivation to apply for this position. A copy of the updated CV (maximum 2 pages) should be attached with the cover letter. 

Please visit http://jobs.cseindia.org and select 'Senior Research Associate - MOB' / 'Programme Officer – MOB' / 'Deputy Prog. Manager – MOB' to apply for the above position/s and submit your application latest by February 18^th.

Or post your application to: 

Ms. Jagdeep Gupta
Executive Director- Planning & Operations
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110062
Tel: 011-29956394/6339/5124
Fax: 29955879

NB: Only short listed candidates will be informed.