Urban Mobility Analyst

Job Description

Job Summary:

As the Urban Mobility Analyst, you will provide project coordination, research, and administrative support to the WRI Africa Cities Program including support to ongoing sustainable transport programs in Ghana related to urban mobility, road safety, urban development and planning, public transport, non-motorized transport, and urban design.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research, data interpretation and analytical issues including on road safety, speed management, complete streets, accessibility, public transport and para-transit network mapping, and integrated transport planning
• Conduct and coordinate primary survey and secondary data collection and analysis including focused group discussions to collect qualitative data to make evidence-based decisions, conducting desktop research, and carrying out site analysis and activity mapping
• Coordinate and prepare technical documents (road safety audit and inspection reports) for the projects including data collection, conduct or coordinate surveys, compilation, analysis, design drawings, 3D visualizations, report

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in environment, sustainable development, transport or city planning, GIS or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working on urban transport projects mobility plans, street design initiatives, intersections, construction, data collection, research & analysis, urban traffic safety viz., pedestrian and vehicular safety, etc. 
• Prior experience working on projects related to urban design, non-motorized transit planning, urban traffic and transportation engineering, and urban planning 
• Full fluency in English; fluency in Twi or other local dialect is desirable 
• Demonstrated ability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, juggle multiple priorities, work under tight deadlines and work on different time zones
• Understanding of institutions and government agencies in Kumasi, Ghana and the larger African region. Local and/or regional experience is desirable 
• Detail-oriented, organized and independent thinker 
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly both orally and in writing, with excellent demonstrated skills in English 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; experience managing complex processes or projects
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced working environment and to juggle multiple assignments with little supervision 
• Experience in writing policy briefs, policy frameworks, and guidelines
• Experience on working on research publications. 

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letter. Resume and cover letter must be submitted in English to be considered. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

Program Overview:

WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities works to make urban sustainability a reality. Global research and on-the-ground experience combine to spur action that improves life for millions of people. Aiming to influence 200 cities with unique research and tools, WRI Sustainable Cities focuses on a deep cross-sector approach in four mega-cities on two continents, and targeted assistance to 30 more urban areas, bringing economic, environmental and social benefits to people in cities around the globe. The urban mobility program of WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities works in key solution areas including: sustainable integrated public transport, road safety, walking & bicycling, new mobility, transport demand management, mobility planning and accessibility. 

About the Organization

WRI Overview:

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.

We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills, and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include integrity, innovation, urgency, independence, and respect.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years, and our operating budget is nearing $200 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of over 1,600 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.