Program Associate

CEEW seeks to hire a Programme Associate (PA) to drive its work at its Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC) which was launched in July 2019. The mandate of CEEW-GFC is to facilitate mobilisation of the vast amount of capital needed for the green economy. Under this broad mandate, its work spans renewable energy, mobility, industrial decarbonisation, climate adaptation, nature, instruments and regulations as well as cross cutting levers such as carbon markets and taxonomies. The Centre has a particular focus on designing financial solutions which will unlock finance at scale.

As an integral member of the CEEW-GFC team, the responsibilities of the PA will broadly entail:

• Leveraging his/her domain expertise in finance to contribute to the next phase of CEEW-GFC's growth.
• Work on the several ongoing research programmes.
• Independently developing concepts for new research programmes.
• Support for external stakeholder engagements.
• Supporting members of the Leadership Group and the CEO as required.

Primary Responsibilities

Research

• Conceptualize new research ideas that are aligned with programme objectives.
• Support in the development of a series of publications including policy briefs, reports as well as publish in high quality peer reviewed national and international journals.
• Contribute towards the various forms of analysis that CEEW-GFC frequently publishes on its website (GFC Explains, GFC Analysis, GFC Insights, Tools & Dashboards).
• Keep a track of the latest policy developments in India and across the world for the latest insights in this space.
• In person discussions with stakeholders, including travel when required, to conduct primary and secondary research.

Research Management

• Take ownership of specific projects under the umbrella programme, and ensure that activities and deliverables are being delivered as per the defined programme strategy.
• Proactively manage project deliverables, resources to international quality standards, within time and budget constraints.
• Be responsible for the financial reporting and budgeting for specific projects.
• Support effective communication of research outputs, through close coordination with outreach team, engagement with wider network of stakeholders, and concerned policymakers.
• Support members of the Leadership Group and the CEO, for important meetings and sessions, prepare notes, and conduct follow-ups, as required.
• Motivate, guide and mentor junior team members to help them deliver at their best.

Engagement

• Present research to key constituencies at policymaking level, corporates, advisory bodies, conferences & research institutes.
• Be an "ambassador" for the organisation in relevant conferences, workshops, training programmes; be seen as a thought-leader in the area of energy finance.
• Develop research networks locally, nationally and internationally in support of research programmes.

Selection Criteria Qualification

Preferably a Master's degree with a specialisation in finance, economics, or a related field.

Work experience

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience in the field of policy research, banking, credit rating, corporate finance, structured finance or consulting.
• Specialisation in the areas of climate, energy or sustainable finance will be especially welcome.
• Strong track record of project management and timely delivery of outputs.
• Experience in dealing with public and private institutions.
• Building relationships with collaborators and government stakeholders.

Key skills

• Strong knowledge of finance, including from the perspective of the nature and type of capital flows needed to fuel the energy transition.
• Deep understanding of the energy transition space, including the wide range of stakeholders (policy, private & other) that it covers.
• Strong analytical skills including quantitative research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest and ability to lead teams, motivate and guide younger researchers, and provide them with a ground for accelerated learning and high performance.

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation - commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.