Openings: Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we do not stand for!) as an employer. So, if the description below strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you.

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership - with emphasis on research and impact at scale towards transition to clean energy, including solar, pumped storage hydropower, etc., its likely impacts on water and land resources, and the challenges in managing sectoral water demands.
• Undertake qualitative and quantitative research that includes: systematic review for evidence research and meta-analysis, prepare questionnaires for key informant interviews and other data collection/survey instruments, analyse data using quantitative and qualitative tools and methods, conduct stakeholders' consultations, and prepare research reports.
• Travel to field sites, and conduct and facilitate fieldwork including focus group discussions, interviews, meetings, and training for gathering primary information.
• Regularly track policy measures taken by the government and their implementation status in water, energy (including renewables), and agriculture sectors in India.
• Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and generate other knowledge products for different audiences such as blogs, policy briefs, op-eds, etc., at regular intervals.
• Establishing and managing relationships with project counterparts from CEEW's partners.

Designation offered

Programme Associate

Location

New Delhi, India

Reporting to

Programme Lead

Tag/Focus area

Sustainable Water Programme

Purpose

The CEEW's sustainable water programme informs policy-making for the sustainable development of water resources and their effective management through research in areas of circular economy in used water management and water bodies rejuvenation; capacity building for mainstreaming climate action in water; sustainable development through policy coherence in food, land, and water systems; and water accounting-based planning.

For its Sustainable Water programme, CEEW seeks to hire a Programme Associate having good exposure to water, energy and agriculture domains. An ideal candidate should understand the nexus among them, the challenges in addressing the nexus, and the policy discourse followed in India for the same. Also, the candidate should possess strong data analysis skills, be proficient in using statistical tools, research writing, and support the organisation in extending its network with the government and non-government stakeholders in the Indian states.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand the water, energy and agriculture space including their nexus while India moves towards transition to clean energy, including solar, pumped storage hydropower, etc., its likely impacts on water and land resources, and the challenges in managing sectoral water demands.
• Undertake qualitative and quantitative research that includes: systematic review for evidence research and meta-analysis, prepare questionnaires for key informant interviews and other data collection/survey instruments, analyse data using quantitative and qualitative tools and methods, conduct stakeholders' consultations, and prepare research reports.
• Travel to field sites, and conduct and facilitate fieldwork including focus group discussions, interviews, meetings, and training for gathering primary information.
• Regularly track policy measures taken by the government and their implementation status in water, energy (including renewables), and agriculture sectors in India.
• Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and generate other knowledge products for different audiences such as blogs, policy briefs, op-eds, etc., at regular intervals.
• Establishing and managing relationships with project counterparts from CEEW's partners.

Program Assistance

• Assist senior researchers in the team in conceptualising new projects, and developing high-impact research proposals.
• Contribute to development of cross-team research proposals and undertake such research studies.
• Assist with project and programme implementation, including preparing presentations, factsheets and other communication materials.
• Assist effective outreach of research outputs through coordination with the outreach team, and engagement with a broader network of stakeholders, and concerned policymakers.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes for a comprehensive understanding of developments relevant to water, energy and agriculture.
• Assist senior team members in important meetings and sessions, such as prepare notes, and conduct follow ups, as required.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and assist with preparing minutes and chairing the weekly meetings.
• Any other assistance that may be required.

Selection Criteria

Qualification And Work Experience:

• Master's degree in Environmental Studies/Natural Resource Management/Water Resources Management/Public Policy or any other relevant water resource management field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience working on policy research projects with a core focus on water, energy, and food systems.
• Minimum of two relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals or as book chapters.
• Proficiency in statistical and quantitative analysis using STATA, R Studio, or Python; and qualitative analysis using NVIVO, or ATLAS.ti.
• Experience in engagement with government officials at the state level, civil society organisations, researchers, and communities at the grassroots.

Key Skills

• Strong research skills to support quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Ability to use MS Office application suite.
• Excellent presentation skills are essential for effective, efficient, and adaptive verbal and written communication.

Personality

• Willingness to learn new (research) skills.
• Ability to adapt and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment.
• Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output.
• Ability to effectively work in a team.
• Ability to dig deeper into details while understanding the big picture.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good organisational skills are desirable.

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.

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