Research Analyst – Foresight Team (CEO’s Office) (India)

The Council On Energy Environment And Water is hiring a Research Analyst for its Foresight Team in New Delhi, India. The role involves conducting qualitative and quantitative research on governance and policy issues, supporting the CEO's office, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should be detail-oriented and enthusiastic about diverse subjects in public policy. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on research rigor and innovative thinking.
At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we 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 protected space for all
- At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered
Research Analyst

Reporting to
Chief of Staff

Team/ Focus area
Foresight Team (CEO’s Office)

Location
New Delhi, India

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a Research Analyst who would work in the Foresight team. CEEW offers an intellectually challenging and conducive work environment, with a focus on research rigour, innovative thinking, and strategic outreach. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who would be excited to work on a diverse range of subjects and contribute to the dynamic research environment at CEEW.

CEEW has an interdisciplinary research culture and its value comes from adopting different methods and connecting dots across policy and industry verticals. The Research Analyst would work on a range of cutting-edge governance and policy issues: energy transitions, sustainable finance, AI, resource security, climate governance, international negotiations, and academic writing. The candidate will also support the team in organising high-level diplomatic engagements with international organisations, embassies, and global partners. They will get support, opportunity, and learning from a team of dynamic colleagues.

The successful applicant will assist the Chief of Staff with robust quantitative and qualitative analysis. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined below, s/he should be prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional responsibilities and respond to events and developments that cannot be anticipated easily.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Research

Successful candidate is expected to assist the CEO’s office in the following:

- Undertake rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis on a range of subjects as described above
- Collect, collate and review large amounts of data and analyse information using a variety of mathematical tools and interdisciplinary methodologies
- Reach out to organisations (government and private) and sectoral experts to identify and explain trends in technologies, finance, policies and citizen behaviour
- Track technological and political developments and engage with government, industry, investors and other stakeholders
- Track global developments related to environmental issues viz-a-viz international governance, trade, finance and technologies through both primary and secondary research
- Co-author reports, issue briefs and develop ideas for blogs and other outreach submissions based on research
- Write short memos for research and policy audiences
- Actively engage with industry stakeholders and government officials to communicate and create impact with research findings
- Contribute to other teams’ research objectives to the extent that their skillset adds value to the output, on request or otherwise

Programme Assistance

- Assist with project implementation, including preparing presentations, factsheets and other communication material
- Respond to research requests, and synthesise information is salient formats
- Assist with programme implementation, including help with preparing presentations and policy recommendations
- Assist with building a database and relationships with a wider community of experts, scholars, institutions and potential donors in the energy, environment and water domains
- Assist with planning and executing events such as report launches, consultation workshops, round table discussions, etc.
- Contribute to reports and other research products as part of the research team
- Participate constructively in weekly team meetings
- Accompany the CEO and other team members for meetings with other stakeholders; prepare minutes of the meetings and assist with relevant follow up

Selection Criteria

Education

- Completed an undergraduate degree; ideally focussing on economics / public policy / finance / law / international relations / development studies; a Masters’ degree in these domains is an advantage, but not mandatory
- Demonstrated excellence in course-work/capstone projects in quantitative research is an added bonus

Work experience

- 0-2 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in dealing with public and private institutions within and outside India is desirable, particularly at founder’s offices / public policy think tanks / MP’s office / law firms

Main skills

- Superior analytical abilities, effective oral and written communication skills are necessary prerequisites
- Ability to analyse information and present in a explicit and compelling manner
- Comfortable with numbers and ability to make sense out of large data sets
- Excited by a multidisciplinary role
- Ability to manage time effectively to handle multiple requests at the same time
- Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and fluid environment
- Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively as a team member
- Ability to work in multicultural teams

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.