Programme Associate (Cooling)

Job Description

We seek to hire a Programme Associate to support our ongoing work on enhancing the access to sustainable cooling to the Indian population, with a primary focus on supporting India's transition to low-GWP and cleaner refrigerants in accordance with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. In addition to the technology transition to phase down high GWP hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the existing stock of refrigerant gases needs to be effectively managed (through lifecycle refrigerant management practices) to avoid their emissions.

The candidate will be responsible for conducting research on appropriate policy mechanism, technology and capacity building needs, supply chain and market challenges, lifecycle impacts of alternative refrigerants, and business models to inform policy making on refrigerant transition and refrigerant management, and support its effective implementation. He/she would be involved in conducting quantitative and qualitative research, including data analysis, survey design, stakeholder interviews and engagement, creating knowledge products, and outreach. He/she would also be involved in managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate should possess an educational background in environmental sciences/ engineering in relevant disciplines or public policy, and should have preliminary understanding/ prior work experience in the refrigerants and cooling sector. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined here, the individual should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as necessary.

Job duties and accountabilities

Primary responsibilities - Research and analysis

• Conduct rigorous research to support the development and operationalisation of a lifecycle refrigerant management plan in India.
• Assess and provide inputs for improvement of existing policy mechanisms and regulatory frameworks being used globally for refrigerant management.
• Research and support design of business models and incentive mechanisms to constitute an effective refrigerant recycling/destruction system
• Identify market and supply chain challenges in technology transition, and capacity needs for streamlining refrigerant transition in India.
• Research on lifecycle impact assessment of alternative refrigerants.
• Develop, lead and leverage stakeholder participatory research to engage with the target research subjects to refine project objectives, research scope, and build capacity.
• Develop and conduct primary surveys and questionnaires, and to collect, collate and analyse responses using different statistical and econometric approaches.
• Develop research outputs in various forms such as publications, journal papers, reports, op-eds, and articles.
• Conduct data mining, data analysis, and literature review to support the research team.
• Manage engagement with project partners and funders.
• Collaborate with the team to identify key research gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and developments in the refrigerants and cooling space.

Other Responsibilities

• Support the team and build individual capacity in strategic communications through regular blogs and op-eds.
• Respond to research requests from senior researchers, discuss research needs, and prepare responses that synthesize and analyze information.
• Assist with program implementation, including help with preparing presentations.
• Plan and execute events such as report launches, consultation workshops, roundtable discussions, etc.
• Participate constructively in weekly team meetings.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

Bachelors or Preferably Masters in Science/ Engineering/ Environmental Sciences/ Public Policy or relevant disciplines

Work Experience

3-5 years. Prior working experience or familiarity with the refrigerants and cooling sector will be preferable.

Key Skills

• Good analytical abilities and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and communicate effectively as a team member.
• Ability to analyse information and present in a clear and accurate manner both verbal and written.
• Ability to write formal and factual reports, identifying key issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A detail-oriented approach to research and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills in research and project management as required.
• Ability to adapt and deliver work under tight deadlines in a professional environment.
• Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

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

Compensation

Competitive compensation - commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the 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.