Senior Resident Fellow – Climate and Ecosystems Team

Role Description

This is a full-time position based in Vidhi’s New Delhi office.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct high-quality legal and policy research on forests, biodiversity, wildlife, climate, and related ecosystems.
2. Draft research reports, coordinate public consultations, and collect empirical information.
3. Organize and participate in meetings and consultations with stakeholders and partner organizations.
4. Prepare presentations, social media content, and other materials for disseminating research.
5. Supervise ongoing projects and ensure research quality.
6. Manage the team and communicate with funders and external stakeholders.
7. Draft research proposals, oversee project timelines, and report to funders.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

1. Undergraduate degree in law or a relevant field with at least 5 years of demonstrable work experience in environmental laws and policy research.
2. Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
3. Excellent writing and editing skills for research reports and policy documents.
4. Experience in managing teams, drafting research proposals, and coordinating with funders.
5. Experience in organising and managing public events, including discussions, workshops, and roundtable meetings.
6. Ability to multitask and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
7. Proficiency in office productivity tools (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Canva).

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of environmental laws and policies.
2. Field experience in forest, wildlife, or related areas.
3. Experience working with government officials, legislators, civil society organisations, or local communities.
4. Publications in reputed journals or media outlets on relevant subjects.
5. A postgraduate degree in a relevant field and experience in public speaking and moderating discussions.

Location and Remuneration:

1. Full-time position based in New Delhi, with an initial term of one year (renewable based on performance and funding availability).
2. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
3. Vidhi is an equal-opportunity employer and does not tolerate any form of discrimination.

 Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through Vidhi’s online portal, submitting the following documents merged into a single PDF:

1. Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum two A4 pages).
2. A brief statement of motivation (up to 500 words).
3. A recent writing sample, preferably published.
4. Names and contact details of two professional referees.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 2nd February 2025, 11:59 PM (Sunday).

For queries, email careers@vidhilegalpolicy.in with the subject line:

‘Vidhi Delhi – Application for SRF, Climate & Ecosystems’.