Research Analyst Job in Delhi at Council on Energy, Environment and Water

CEEW is hiring for the role of Research Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Take the lead on the allocated project(s) / workstream(s) under the program end-to-end. This includes, but not limited to (i) framing the research questions, (ii) identifying the target audiences (states, industries, ministries, CSOs), (iii) developing the research strategy, (iv) conducting literature review and scoping the workstream, (v) collecting data from primary sources, if needed, (vi) performing necessary analysis (quantitative and qualitative), (vii) developing an outreach strategy, (viii) dissemination of the research and (ix) assessing the impact created.
• Track the day-to-day regulatory, policy, and market developments at the National level and any relevant states, especially on the topic relevant to:
• Nature Solutions, such as ecological restoration, ecological engineering, ecosystem-based adaptation/mitigation; Natural/Green infrastructure; Integrated water resources management, Payments for Ecosystem Services, etc., and/or
• Bio-based economies, such as bio-based products, bio-waste management, bioenergy, biomaterials, biofertilizers and other bio-based value chain industries
• Travel (domestic), whenever necessary, to conduct/support meetings or collect primary information.
• To write briefs and issue notes that could be circulated among industry bodies, state and central government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Review large amounts of data using a variety of software tools and methodologies.
• Lead/support in writing research reports/papers.
• To work with senior researchers on conceptualizing new projects (as and when needed).
• Mentor consultants/interns reporting to you, as required.
• Prepare project proposals/applications for research and general donor funding.
• Lead/support team/institution building at CEEW.

Requirements:

• Strong academic credentials, preferably a Master’s degree with specialization in fields relevant to (i) Nature Solutions, such as Ecological restoration, Ecological engineering, Ecosystem-based adaptation/mitigation; Natural/Green infrastructure; Integrated water resources management/ Ecological Economics/ natural resource economics/ agriculture economics/environmental economics, market sizing or related fields etc, and/or (ii) Bio-economy, such as natural resource economics/ agriculture economics/environmental economics/bio-based value chain development/market sizing or related fields, etc.
• Understanding of India’s policy ecosystem of Nature-Based Solutions and/or bio-based economy, and their related fields.
• Experience with community engagement and conducting surveys would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical abilities and familiarity with research methods, especially scenario analysis in the applicable fields.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in word processing, presentation, and data analysis tools.