Consultant/Transport Planner

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The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is an independent, multi-dimensional organization, with expertise in research, policy, consultancy and implementation. TERI’s mission is to serve as innovators and agents of change to enable policies and practices for an equitable and sustainable future through conservation and efficient use of energy and other resources. Registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, TERI is a research institute which is headquartered in New Delhi, TERI has regional centres and campuses in Gurugram, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Mumbai, Panaji, and Nainital. A 1200+ team of scientists, sociologists, economists, and engineers engages in and implements insightful, high-quality action-oriented research and transformative solutions supported by the state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Job Description

Transport & Logistics Planning

• Map commodity flows and analyze end-to-end logistics chains and multimodal options (rail-road-port-inland container depot (ICD)-multi-modal logistics park (MMLP)) to identify systemic bottlenecks.
• Develop analytical frameworks to quantify modal-shift potential to rail and recommend first/last-mile and terminal access solutions.
• Build advisory models for routing, scheduling, empty-container repositioning, and yard/terminal processes to recommend cost/emissions reductions.
• Provide planning inputs on ICD/private freight terminals (PFT)/MMLP/warehouse design and operations as technical guidance.

Development of Tools, Frameworks & Ratings

• Build decision-support tools/calculators (emission estimation tools, modal choice, etc.) and test them with users; iterate from beta to deployable versions.
• Produce implementation guides/standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials to enable adoption by operators and shippers.

Surveys, Field Studies & Pilots

• Design and monitor field surveys.
• Conduct site visits and stakeholder consultations as and when required.

Documentation, Knowledge & Communications

• Produce high-quality reports, policy briefs, technical manuals, and case studies; contribute to peer-reviewed and practitioner publications.
• Create user guides for tools/ratings, prepare clear infographics and decks for non-technical audiences.
• Publish CoE updates/notes for wider dissemination and donor/partner reporting.
• Plan and facilitate industry roundtables, training, and workshops with key stakeholders.
• Maintain minutes/action trackers and follow-ups.

Data, Digital & Policy Alignment (desirable)

• Work with APIs/datasets to integrate decision tools; prototype dashboards and agree metadata/standards for interoperable sharing.
• Track alignment with India-s National Logistics Policy, rail-freight initiatives, and relevant standards; translate policy into practical, facility-level steps and key performance indices.

Carbon Markets & Finance Enablement (desirable)

• Translate decarbonization actions (rail shift, fuel switching, RE, efficiency) into credit-eligible methodologies and simple screening tools.
• Draft project design notes/baselines, quantify mitigation, and map participation pathways in voluntary/Indian credit mechanisms; outline safeguards/co-benefits.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master-s in Transport Planning/Engineering- Logistics/Supply Chain- Urban/Regional Planning- Industrial Engineering- or Operations Research

Skills

• Analytics & Modelling: Strong quantitative/qualitative skills; proficiency in Excel; working ability in R or Python preferred.
• GIS & CAD: ArcGIS/QGIS- AutoCAD for network/terminal layouts; basic data visualisation.
• Freight & Multimodal Know-how: Sound understanding of rail-road interfaces- ICDs/CFS- MMLPs- warehousing operations.
• Emissions & Carbon Markets: Familiarity with emission accounting (GLEC- ISO 14064/IPCC)- activity-data methods- and carbon-credit concepts.
• Tool/Framework Development: Comfort turning methods into checklists- calculators- dashboards- and SOPs.
• Writing & Communication: Proven ability to write clear reports/policy briefs; confident facilitation with industry and government.
• Mindset: Problem-solving- field-oriented- and comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration.

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