Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Research Analyst, Low-Carbon Economy(Carbon Markets)
Terms of
Reference
At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we
don’t stand for!) as an employer. We are proud to build careers in public
policy and social impact.
• 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, ambitious 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: Research Analyst
Reporting
to: Programme Associate
Job
Location: New Delhi
Purpose
CEEW seeks to hire a motivated and suitable candidate for the
position of Research Analyst in the Low Carbon Economy vertical to support and
drive the team’s working in the evolving field of carbon markets. The team’s
carbon markets work stream aims to inform and evaluate carbon pricing policies
designed to support the energy transition in India. CEEW work is driven by
evidence-based unbiased research and cutting-edge analytical approaches. The
candidate should have a strong interest in climate policy issues, along with a
strong inclination towards exploring market-based policy approaches that can
drive decarbonization.
Job Duties
and Accountabilities
Research
âTo study existing literature and build analytical understanding
about carbon markets, including both voluntary and compliance-based carbon
markets.
âTo conduct an in-depth analysis of historical market trends of
different market-based instruments using relevant tools and software.
âTo develop research projects and proposals to strengthen and
expand existing and new research focused on carbon markets.
âTo develop surveys and analyse research data using different data
analysis software and tools.
âTo publish research in high quality peer reviewed national and
international journals.
âTo present research at key constituencies, advisory bodies,
conferences & research institutes.
âTo develop research networks locally, nationally and
internationally in support of research programmes.
âTo extrapolate and verify data provided by research
analysts/programme officers, evaluate, organise and edit the data into
comprehensive standard report forms.
âTo keep a tab on the policy developments in India and across key
countries of the world on energy and climate policy.
âTo keep abreast of developments in the Indian carbon market and
the wider international carbon pricing landscape.
âTo write research reports/papers/briefing notes.
âTo generate knowledge content – blogs, policy briefs in regular
intervals.
âTo travel to project sites, when required, to conduct interviews
or collect data for different research projects.
Engagement
and Events
âTo engage with relevant stakeholders; attend and represent
organisation at conferences and sessions, relevant to climate policy.
âTo plan, manage and execute physical or virtual events led by CEEW
with relevant external stakeholders. This includes absorbing logistical duties
linked to event management.
âSupport the team with outreach and maintaining systematic record
of engagements.
Selection Criteria
Education
âMaster’s degree with specialisation in environmental economics,
public policy, environmental studies, corporate sustainability or related
field.
âShould have a strong inclination towards research, including an
understanding of experimental and analytical research.
âFamiliarity with quantitative skills and high degree of comfort
with quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Experience
â1.5 – 3 years of experience in the field of carbon market research
or a similar field is preferred.
Main skills
âGood understanding about carbon markets concepts and policy
frameworks is essential.
âStrong critical thinking and analytic skills.
âStrong networking and engagement skills.
âStrong written and oral communication skills.
âStrong writing skills for reports / issue briefs / blogs.
âStrong MS Office application skills.
âPreferable is candidates have sound econometric and statistical
skills.
Personality
âWillingness to learn new (research and project management) skills.
âAbility to adapt to new environment and deliver under tight
deadlines in a professional environment.
âStriving for rigour in research and quality in work output.
âAbility to dig deep, while also keeping a sense of the broader
objectives and big picture.
âWillingness to learn, grow and develop in personal and
professional facets, at a rapid pace.
âAbility to work in an interdisciplinary, multicultural environment
and be respectful of sensitivities.
Compensation
CEEW offers
competitive compensation commensurate to 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. Female candidates are
encouraged to apply.
