RTI International Looking For Senior Advisor – Electric Vehicle Component Supply Chain at New Delhi, Delhi, Full Time

RTI International is an independent, non-profit research institute established in 1958, with a mission to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. RTI’s staff of more than 5,000+ provides research and technical services to State & Central Agencies, foundations, and commercial clients in more than 75 countries in domains aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our vision is to address the world’s most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. More details are available at https://www.rti.org/

In 2014, RTI International established RTI International India (RTI India), wholly owned subsidiary, as a testament to the strategic importance that India holds with regards to the global development agenda.

RTI is now conducting a research project focused on Electric Vehicle component value chain, with a focus on heavy vehicles such as e-buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles.

RTI is seeking an experienced individual as a consultant to for purpose of supporting consultations with stakeholders in government and industry.

Scope: Activities required to be undertaken are detailed below:

• Review various reports, presentations etc. prepared by the research team for quality and consistency.
• Organize meetings with key stakeholders in Government to organize 1-1 meetings to present findings, seek feedback and incorporate their suggestions. All logistics will be taken care of by RTI admin. team. Key Government stakeholders include, but not limited to:

i. Ministry of Heavy Industries

ii. Ministry of Commerce and Industries

iii. Niti Aayog

iv. Department of Science and Technology

v. Ministry of Finance

• Identify key industry contacts and work with the team to organize 1-1 meetings to discuss recommendations. Meetings will also include other stakeholders such as automobile industry association, thinktanks etc.
• Support in conduct of 3-4 stakeholder consultation workshops and contribute in various aspects including design and planning of workshop. All logistics will be taken care of by RTI admin. team.
• Any other task that may be assigned.

Location: N. Delhi or anywhere in India

Duration: April 1, 2024 onwards

Level of Effort: Part time.

Travel: Short trips within India to metro locations for stakeholder consultation maybe required. Travel cost will be covered.