Council on Energy, Environment and Water
(CEEW), New Delhi
Research Analyst -
Public Transport (Sustainable Mobility)
Terms of reference
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is
one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. CEEW works
at the intersection of energy, environment, economy, and human development to
generate evidence that informs policy and practice. CEEW places strong emphasis
on methodological rigour, interdisciplinary analysis, and policy relevance.
At CEEW, we are deliberate
about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. If
the description below resonates with you, we would
love to hear from you!
At CEEW, we build careers in public policy
âWe offer strong
visionary leadership - with emphasis on
research and impact at scale
âWe actively promote
leadership by initiative
âWe celebrate talent
and ambition
âYou will be surrounded
by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow
âYou will learn faster
than your peers in other organisations
âCuriosity and
irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW
âYou will get
above-market remuneration
âWe provide a safe
space for all
âAt CEEW, your life is
your example for others
Designation offered
Research Analyst
Team/ Focus area
Sustainable
Mobility – Microbus and Public Transport
Location
New Delhi, India
Reporting to
Programme Lead
Job Summary:
CEEW seeks to hire a Research Analyst to support and strengthen the
Mobility team’s work on microbuses and public transport systems, particularly
in small and medium-sized cities. The role will focus on evaluating
operational, financial, and institutional frameworks for microbus deployment,
identifying implementation challenges, and designing scalable business models
for wider adoption. The candidate will conduct in-depth assessments of microbus
pilots in collaboration with peer institutes, industry partners, and government
stakeholders.
The position will also require a strong understanding of urban
governance structures to develop institutional pathways that enable sustainable
integration of microbuses into city transport systems. In addition to rigorous
analytical work, the candidate will contribute to high-impact policy outputs,
stakeholder consultations, and communication materials, helping translate
research into actionable strategies for strengthening public transport
delivery.
Job duties and accountabilities
Research and analytical
support:
âConduct techno-economic analyses, operational
assessments, and business case evaluations to inform scalable microbus
deployment in small and medium-sized cities.
âAssess national and state-level mobility trends to
contextualise developments in the microbus and IPT sectors.
âReview policies, regulatory frameworks, and technology
pathways to propose technically sound and commercially viable implementation
models.
âDesign and execute primary research, including
questionnaire development, enumerator training, field monitoring, and data
validation.
âConduct literature reviews and synthesise findings into
structured reports and high-impact knowledge products.
âSupport impact assessments related to electric
mobility, including employment, skills development, economic implications, and
environmental benefits.
Collaboration and
stakeholder engagement
âDevelop microbus connectivity and feeder service plans
in coordination with local operators, industry partners, and government
stakeholders.
âEngage with government officials, industry
representatives, and academic institutions to gather insights, validate
findings, and strengthen institutional pathways.
âContribute analytical outputs, including concise
insights and compelling data visualisations for stakeholder communications and
social media dissemination.
âSupport capacity-building initiatives, stakeholder
consultations, and knowledge dissemination events.
Programme & Project
Assistance
âAssist in project implementation activities across
public transport and electric mobility initiatives.
âPrepare presentations, factsheets, and research
communication materials to support programme objectives.
âProvide coordination and administrative support for
workshops, consultations, and outreach activities, as required.
Selection Criteria
Education and experience:
âMaster’s degree with specialisation in transport
planning/transportation engineering/urban planning/public policy/ energy or
related field.
âShould have a strong research background,
including an understanding of bus operation.
âPublished
peer-reviewed publications or high-impact policy reports.
Key Skills:
âAdvanced Excel for techno-economic assessments
âExcellent with GIS tools
âExcellent writing skills
âAbility to synthesise urban planning/ mobility
concepts into policy insights
âComfort handling tight deadlines
âStrong stakeholder engagement capabilities
âAlignment with CEEW culture: curious,
responsible, and impact-driven
âBasic proficiency in Python, R, or STATA is
desirable
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 with the experience and matching the best of the standards adopted
by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.
Application Process
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 time. Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified. We appreciate your interest.
