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Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Research Analyst and Coordinator(Foresight)
Terms of Reference
At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description 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
- We actively promote leadership by initiative
- We celebrate talent and ambition
- You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow
- You will learn faster than your peers in other organizations
- Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW
- You will get above-market remuneration
- We provide a safe space for all
- At CEEW, your life is your example for others
Designation Offered:
Research Analyst & Coordinator
Team/Focus area:
Foresight
Location:
New Delhi, India
Reporting to:
Head – New Initiatives
Purpose
CEEW seeks to hire a role-holder to support the Head – New Initiatives. CEEW offers an intellectually challenging and conducive work environment, with a focus on research rigour, innovative thinking, and strategic outreach. We are looking for an articulate “go-getter” who is motivated, detail-oriented and knows how to effectively engage with the highest level of stakeholders. The successful applicant will be instrumental in supporting CEEW’s strategic new initiatives. S/he must be ambitious to excel in all aspects of the role and strive to become a leader in his or her own right over time.
Job duties and accountabilities
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to assist the Head – New Initiatives with the following:
Stakeholder interactions
- Be part of the Head – New Initiatives’ engagements with high level government officials, industry captains, multilateral organisations, and other institutional stakeholders.
- Prepare briefing notes and minutes of meetings, conduct pre- and post-engagement follow-ups, and build and nurture cordial, mutually rewarding relationships with stakeholders.
Content generation and management
- Track political, business and technology-related developments on energy, industry, the environment, and developmental pathways of India in the context of national priorities, international governance, trade, finance and socioeconomic dimensions.
- Write short policy-oriented memos based on CEEW’s research in consultation with sectoral teams.
- As decided in consultation with the Head – New Initiatives, engage in deeper research projects, particularly on geopolitics, energy and climate governance, and international negotiations.
Coordination
- Manage Google-based email, calendar and notes systems, including the use of hashtags and intelligent content management. Should be proficient with MS Word and Powerpoint.
- Assist with executing events (consultations, workshops and roundtables) initiated by the Foresight Team (usually government activities), including emailing attendees and following up, preparing event documentation, and coordinating with Outreach and other concerned teams.
- Coordinate with internal teams from a place of thorough research, understanding of the context, and professional poise.
Selection Criteria
Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with specialisation in management, international relations.
Key skills
- Ability to add value in conversations, meetings and interactions
- Be able to look “over the horizon” and anticipate challenges.
- Extremely confident and poised individual; communication skills par excellence.
- “Fire in the belly” attitude and career ambition to take on larger leadership roles.
- Strong project management and prioritisation skills.
If learning how the highest level of stakeholders in India and globally think and operate interests you and you are driven to help an institution scale up via high-visibility, high-impact projects, then this may be the right role for you.
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
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.
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