Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Research Intern - Sustainable Food Systems
Terms of Reference
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stand for!) as an employer. So, if the description below strikes a chord, we
would love to hear from you!
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CEEW, we build careers in public policy
âWe offer strong visionary leadership – with
emphasis on research and impact at scale
âWe actively promote leadership through
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 Intern– Sustainable Food Systems
(full-time)
Location: New
Delhi / Remote
Tenure: 3 months and above
Job Summary
CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the Research Intern
position in the Sustainable Food Systems team to expand its capacity to conduct
research and drive change. We are looking for a detail-oriented research intern
with a hunger for impact and the ambition to make our food system sustainable.
The successful applicant will assist the team members in undertaking
robust quantitative and qualitative analysis of the Indian dairy sector,
especially from the primary data collected in this project. In addition to the
duties and responsibilities outlined below, the Research Intern should be
prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional responsibilities and
respond to events and developments that cannot be anticipated easily.
Responsibilities and Duties
Research
âIndependently manage allocated workstreams on
quantitative and qualitative applied research on varied food system issues.
Such workstreams include but are not limited to (i) identification of optimal
research question(s), (ii) designing the research approach/framework (iii) if
required, development and execution of primary surveys (this includes designing
the questionnaires, survey monitoring, coordinating with field staffs and
analysis of the survey data), (iv) if required, systematic literature reviews (v)
if required, conducting stakeholder consultations, (vi) conducting the relevant
analyses using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative tools (e.g. MS
Excel, STATA, GIS etc.), and (vii) presenting the analyses in a coherent
narrative in different formats
âTravel to field sites to conduct fieldwork,
including focus group discussions, interviews, meetings, training or gathering
primary information.
âKeen interest in integrated assessment
modelling and assisting in developing India-based IAMs for food systems.
âProactively supporting the team in effectively
operationalising the CEEW's Arc of Learning
âRegularly track policy measures taken by the
government and their implementation status related to the food systems sector.
âWrite high-quality research reports, published
in leading peer-reviewed journals and generate other knowledge products for
different audiences, such as blogs or policy briefs, in regular intervals
Project/Programme Assistance
âSupport the senior researchers in
conceptualising new projects, developing high-impact research proposals, and
applications for research and general donor funding
âSupport effective outreach of research outputs
through coordination with the outreach team, engagement with a broader network
of stakeholders, and concerned policymakers
âParticipate in relevant conferences,
workshops, and training programs for a comprehensive understanding of
developments relevant to sustainable agriculture
âSupport senior team members for important
meetings and sessions, prepare notes, and conduct follow-ups, as required
âParticipate in weekly team meetings and assist
with preparing minutes and chairing the weekly meetings
CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate must show
flexibility in undertaking various tasks.
Selection Criteria
Education and experience
âMaster's degree in economics/environmental
policy / environmental management/food systems / agricultural
sciences/development studies / social work / rural development/innovations in
sustainability/impact evaluation/sociology / political science/development
studies, or any other field relevant to sustainable and regenerative
agriculture.
âAt least some experience in rural areas and
development research work, preferably in sustainable agriculture, public health
and food systems (preferred).
âExperience in using statistical software -
R/Stata/Python (mandatory).
âExperience in data cleaning and analysing
large secondary or primary datasets (mandatory).
âAbility to use MS Office and Google Workspace
application suite.
âStrong communication skills for effective, efficient,
and adaptive verbal and written communication and active listening
Personality
âWillingness to learn new research and project
management skills
âAbility to adapt and deliver under tight
deadlines in a professional environment
âStriving for rigour in research and quality in
work output
âAbility to work independently with minimal
supervision
âAbility to effectively work in a team while
being able to drive research with minimum assistance, when time demands
independently
âAbility and willingness to dig deeper into
details, while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture
âWillingness to learn, grow, and develop on the
personal and professional front, at a rapid pace, with a steep learning curve
âAbility to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural
environment.
CEEW operates in a
dynamic environment, and the candidate must show flexibility in undertaking
various tasks.
Compensation
Competitive compensation
– commensurate to the experience and matching the best standards adopted by the
industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.
Application Process
CEEW is an equal
opportunity employer, and the selection process does not discriminate based on
age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or caste. Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
Candidates should share their:
âCV
âCover letter
âA writing sample (preferred, not mandatory).
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your
interest.
