Research Analyst -Air quality management

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Research Analyst -Air quality management

Terms of Reference

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• We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale​

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• You will get above-market remuneration​

• We provide a safe space for all​

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Designation offered: Research Analyst

Reporting to: Programme Associate, Clean Air Team

Location: New Delhi

About the programme/role

CEEW is working with the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), providing strategic and technical inputs on potential measures to reduce air pollution. The selected candidate will be the focal point of contact for the CAQM and will have to ensure that activities planned for the CAQM engagement are executed in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the air quality policy frameworks in India and have excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate should also have the competence to drive government engagements independently and can draft briefing notes and policy documents under tight deadlines. Further, the candidate will have to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate and document the functioning of CAQM, progress on the sectoral measures initiated by CAQM and how on-ground actions are resulting in improved air quality in Delhi.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Research and Engagement

● Connecting the dots between CEEW’s research and policy developments in the climate, clean air, sustainable mobility and energy sectors.

● Synthesising relevant insights from CEEW’s existing and ongoing research to create concise summaries for internal and external communication

● Forging strong relationships with the city, district administration, relevant state departments, industrial associations and civil society stakeholders.

● Developing policy notes/memos/presentations in response to government requests within tight deadlines (short turn around time)

● Presenting research in a coherent manner that can be understood by a wide range of audiences

● Using information from recent scientific assessments, primary research and insights from stakeholder consultations to develop a time-bound implementation plan for air pollution mitigation in Delhi NCR

● Providing technical and administrative support to CAQM in identifying and implementing appropriate air pollution mitigation strategies

● Travel to project sites, when required, to conduct interviews or collect data for different research projects

Monitoring and Evaluation

● Putting in place a monitoring method to track progress on the agreed actions

● Writing monthly progress reports that clearly communicate how actions/government engagements are resulting in air quality improvements in the city

Selection Criteria

Education

● Master’s degree with specialisation in air quality management, environmental governance, public policy, regulatory governance, or related field

● At least 1-2 years of prior experience in government engagement is preferred.

Main skills

● Coherent thinking with excellent report writing and presentation skills

● Strong networking and interpersonal skills

● Good understanding of public policy and governance of air quality issues

● Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment and being able to independently drive research with minimum assistance.

● The candidate should be willing to travel frequently, particularly in Delhi NCR

● Competent in using statistical and spatial analytical tools. Knowledge of languages such as R/Python will be an advantage

Personality

● Willingness to learn new (project management and engagement) skills

● Ability to adapt to new environment and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment

● Patience and perseverance for building relationships with new partners and opening doors

● Should have the ability to strike conversations, be extrovert and have excellent people skills

● Ability to effectively work in a team while being able to independently drive deliverables with minimum assistance when time demands

● Ability to dig deeper into details, while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture

● Willingness to learn, grow and develop at personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve

● Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment

Compensation

CEEW offers competitive compensation commensurate with the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organizations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or caste.

Interested candidates may fill this form with their CV and cover letter (in one pdf) with 'Application: Research Analyst - Strategic engagement in air quality management’ as the subject line. We will review applications on a rolling basis, so we advise interested applicants to apply at the earliest possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.