Intern – Low Emission Mobility Zones

Job Description

Intern: Low Emission Mobility Zones
No. of vacancies: 01
Location: Pune
Duration: Full-time (October - December 2023)

The Organisation
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) works with cities worldwide to
promote transport solutions that reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse
emissions while improving urban livability and economic opportunity. ITDP is a not-for-profit
organization with its headquarters in New York City. ITDP works in South Africa, Tanzania,
Uganda, Kenya, India, China, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.

Since 2021, ITDP in India is represented in India by ITDP Pvt Ltd and works with governments,
multilateral agencies, and civil society to make visible, on-the-ground improvements by
providing technical expertise, policy solutions, research publications, and training
programmes. Information about ITDP’s work in India can be found at www.itdp.in

About the Position
ITDP India is looking to hire a Research Intern - Low Emission Mobility Zones interested in
research on air pollution, vehicle technologies, transport systems, urban planning, and public
policy. The ideal candidate must be passionate about creating healthy streets and vibrant
cities that prioritise walking, cycling, public transport, and clean technology, and be proficient
in preparing high-quality graphic content, and have excellent written and verbal
communication skills. The selected candidate will work closely with ITDP India’s
programmatic team in Pune until December 2023.

Roles and responsibilities
The intern shall work closely with associates and report to the Deputy Manager - Healthy
Streets & Compact Cities. The primary responsibilities are given below, but the intern may be
required to perform additional tasks even if they are not explicitly mentioned.

• Coordinate and support the team for the smooth progression of all Low Emission

Mobility Zones-related programmatic work;

• Support the team to conduct research and prepare knowledge resources such

as technical guides, presentations, templates, and reports towards the Low
Emission Mobility Zone programme

• Support GIS mapping and analysis and develop high-quality visual content

such as maps and infographics

• Support with data collection, on-ground surveys, and coordination with various

stakeholders

• Work with the communications team to prepare high-quality visual content for

advocacy and building support with government and non-government
stakeholders

Qualification and Essential Attributes
A degree in urban design/planning or environmental planning/climate science or

other relevant degree

• Post-graduate degree in a similar discipline will be an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Graphic skills are good to have.
• Working knowledge of GIS and MS Office is required. Good to know Adobe Suite
• Self-starter, motivated and driven to complete the allocated tasks
• Strong time-management and organisational skills
• The ability to communicate in Marathi will be an advantage

How to apply
The position requires 40 hours per week and is based in Pune—internship commitment is
required until December 2023.

The candidate should submit their resume and portfolio by 12th September 2023 to
jobs.india@itdp.org and CC parin.visariya@itdp.org and aangi.shah@itdp.org with “Job: Intern
Low Emission Mobility Zones” in the subject line.

Our regular processing time is 3-5 weeks, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for
an interview.

Remuneration: The stipend for this position shall be around Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 40,000 per
month based on the educational background, skills and experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We encourage everyone—regardless of their gender, caste, sexuality, and background—to
apply for this role. We believe that each one at ITDP India is responsible—as senior
leadership, managers, staff, and institutional partners—to create a welcoming working
environment for people of diverse cultures and backgrounds to learn together. All of us are
responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns, and
information about diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and
development.