Council on
Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Programme Associate/Research Analyst - Sustainable Mobility
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
organisations
●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
Programme
Associate/Research Analyst - EV Policy Researcher
Team/ Focus area
Sustainable Mobility
Location
New Delhi, India
Reporting
to
Programme Lead
Purpose
The Sustainable Mobility team at CEEW is looking for an EV Policy
Researcher to join our dynamic team, dedicated to transforming road transport.
Our focus spans 2 and 3 wheelers to cars, buses, and medium and heavy-duty
trucks.The ideal candidate will conduct
advanced research on the evolving electric vehicle landscape, develop policies
addressing the challenges and opportunities in the EV ecosystem and foster
evidence-based policy-making. The candidate should be able to develop well-informed
policy frameworks that address the unique challenges and opportunities of
various vehicle segments.
We value a candidate who is not only analytically astute but also
data-driven, possessing the capability to interpret complex data and translate
them into actionable policy recommendations.Your insights and research will empower and inform a wide array of
stakeholders - including city, state, and national governments, nodal agencies,
academic institutions, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the general
public. By providing them with the necessary data, analysis, and policy
recommendations, you will help drive informed decisions and strategies that can
make a real difference.
Job duties and accountabilities
Quantitative
Policy Analysis:
●Employ advanced econometric and statistical methods to analyse
data related to EV policy, market trends, charging infrastructure development
and consumer behaviour.
●
●Formulate evidence-based policy recommendations to
support the adoption of EVs.
●Advocate for policies that align with environmental
goals and organizational objectives, using a deep understanding of the
regulatory and political landscape.
Data
Collection and Management:
●Collect
and manage data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
●Utilize
tools and techniques to efficiently store, retrieve and manage data.
●Analyse
extensive data sets, generating valuable insights that address primary research
questions and objectives.
Report
Preparation and Documentation:
●Prepare comprehensive reports and policy briefs. Ensure
documentation is clear, accurate, and persuasive, effectively communicating
complex information to a variety of audiences, including policymakers,
technical staff, and the general public.
Stakeholder
Engagement:
●Actively engage with key stakeholders, including
government agencies, industry partners, environmental groups, and the
community, to gather insights and build relationships.
●Support our stakeholder engagements by actively seeking
new partnerships and maintaining existing relationships
Continuous Learning and Professional Development:
●Stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in
EV technology, policy, and market
●
Research and
Project Management Unit Support:
●To generate knowledge content – blogs, articles, briefs
in regular intervals.
●Assist the team in generating snackable insights and
compelling data visuals for the organisation’s social media platforms.
●Support specific projects and overall activity planning
related to EV transition and sustainable mobility research. Facilitate
collaboration and integration of efforts across teams.
Selection
Criteria:
Qualification
●Master’s degree with specialization in economics—micro, macro, natural resources,
environmental etc.; policy—energy,
transportation, climate, public policy & sustainable development; or
related disciplines
Work
experience
●1– 2+ years of relevant experience.
Key skills
●Intermediate to preferably advanced
quantitative, data analytics and modelling experience (e.g., R, SPSS, STATA,
Python)
●Proficiency in using MS Excel is a must
●Must have strong research skills – capability to
carry out literature review is a key requisite.
●Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
●Willingness to work on
multi-disciplinary projects.
●Ability to think on
your feet for solving complex and evolving problems in mobility.
Additional Considerations:
Background and experience in one or
more of the following sub-themes is essential:
●Comparative techno-economic assessments of different
powertrains and fuel, vehicle stock and flow dynamics, traffic flow and travel
demand modelling
●Fundamentals of EVs technology, charging and their
economic and environmental benefits
●Awareness of EV policies at national to city/local
levels.
“If you are passionate about sustainable mobility, we
would like to speak to you. If you can turn ideas into research problems to
inform policies for sustainable mobility, then we would definitely consider
hiring you! If you can collaborate closely with others to make this happen, you
are probably the candidate we are looking for.”
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 Process
In addition to your resume and
cover letter, we ask that candidates submit supplementary materials like prior
publications, writing samples etc. (attachments or preferably shared via cloud)
to showcase your technical skills and previous work.
Only shortlisted candidates will
be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.