Research Lead on Gender and Urban Mobility

The Climate Agenda is a Uttar Pradesh based organisation that seeks to achieve a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for all. We take an integrated approach to climate and social justice, working towards solution-focused narratives of pollution, a just energy transition, socio-environmental equality, and public health securities. As an organisation, we are in an exciting phase of transition that allows us to strengthen our research capacity.

Cities and how they are designed are not gender neutral. Gender impacts how an individual moves through, takes space in, and feels connected to the city. Because of systemic differences in access to resources, outsized household responsibilities, social norms, and lack of public safety, women’s movement is often curtailed. This prevents their full and equal participation in public, social, and economic life. By understanding and addressing the specific mobility needs and challenges faced by women, cities can develop transportation options that benefit everyone and contribute to a more equitable urban environment.

We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Research Lead to spearhead the Climate Agenda’s research on the intersections of gender, sustainability, and urban mobility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to inclusive and thoughtful approaches to sustainable urban development, with a focus on addressing gender disparities in transportation systems. Our ideal candidate will facilitate research that helps us understand how cities can work better for women so that they truly have the right to the city.

1.  Research Design and Strategy

• Develop and refine evidence based research objectives, methodologies, and data collection tools with a feminist, intersectional, and participatory framework.
• Put together implementable and realistic frameworks/plans /approaches /structures in place on the basis of evidence-based research and analysis towards addressing gender disparities in transportation systems.
• Conduct secondary research to identify and assess existing urban transportation policies and infrastructure for their gender sensitivity and inclusivity.

2.  Community Partnerships and Outreach

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, including government bodies, UN Agencies, Civil Society Groups, Urban Planners, Advocacy Groups and local communities.
• Organize workshops, focus group discussions, and interviews to gather women’s views, and increase their capacity to influence decision-making.  

3.  Data Collection and Analysis

• Oversee the collection of primary and secondary data in an ethical, equitable and collaborative manner.
• Use various qualitative and quantitative methods for data analysis. (We are also open to using creative and arts-based methods for research.)

4.  Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Prepare project reports, articles, power-point presentations, as and when needed.
• Support reporting and documentation requirements – internal and external.
• Develop and maintain a database of the organisation’s research data, such as interview transcripts, focus group discussion recordings, Information gathered and sourced through primary and secondary sources etc.

5.  Policy and Advocacy:

• Synthesise research findings into high quality research products such as policy recommendations, position papers, reports, articles, and presentations.
• Engage in advocacy efforts to promote gender sensitivity in policy implementation and reform.
• Communicate with diverse sets of audiences to build momentum for addressing gender disparities in transportation systems.

6. The profile will require extensive travel within and outside Project Geography. 

1. Ph.D. or Post Graduation in relevant fields, e.g. Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Transportation.
2. 2 to 4 years proven experience in leading and conducting research projects related to urban mobility and/or gender equality. 
3. Past experience of working with Government, Academia, Think Tanks and Experts related to Urban Mobility and / or Gender Equality is essential. 
4. Experience in policy advocacy and engagement with government and non-governmental stakeholders.

1. Strong understanding of UP’s social economic and political context.
2. Excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills, including proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
4. Fluency in Hindi, and proficiency in English.
5. Ability to work on interdisciplinary assignments.
6. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
7. Be well-versed with MS-Office and have good presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex and technical information in an easy-to-understand manner.

1. Strict work ethics and a sense of responsibility towards the work assigned.
2. Should possess the necessary leadership skills to provide vision, strategy, and overall direction to ensure achievement of desired outcomes.
3. Must be enthusiastic with a willingness to learn and contribute towards the growth of the organisation.

600,000 – 8,40,000 INR per annum (Depending upon Qualification and Experience of the Candidate)

Please send an email to jobs@theclimateagenda.in mentioning “Research Lead on Gender and Urban Mobility” and please attach an updated CV with a cover letter explaining your candidature in not more than 250 words.