Research Analyst - Low-Carbon Economy

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water is hiring a Research Analyst focused on the low-carbon economy, particularly in the AFOLU sector. The role involves conducting research, modeling emissions, and publishing findings. Candidates should have a master's degree in a related field and an interest in climate policy. The position is based in New Delhi, India, and requires engagement with stakeholders and potential travel to project sites.
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Designation offered

Research Analyst

Focus Area:

Low Carbon Economy

Reporting to

Programme Associate

Location

New Delhi, India

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Research Analyst to expand its work in the area of low carbon economy, particularly in the evolving field of AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use) sector. Our programme of work on policy analysis is driven with the broader objective to support India’s energy and climate policy through evidence based unbiased research and cutting-edge analytical approaches. The candidate should have a strong interest in climate policy issues along with an inclination towards sustainable agriculture and land-use emissions approaches. Prior knowledge in Integrated Assessment Modelling will be an advantage.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Research
• To study existing literature and build analytical understanding of the Indian AFOLU sector emissions and their reduction potentiality.
• To conduct an in-depth modelling exercise (using GCAM) focussing on a particular theme of the AFOLU sector using relevant tools and software.
• To develop research projects to strengthen and expand the existing programme of research with particular focus on AFOLU sector.
• To survey and analyse the research data using different data analysis software and tools.
• To publish in high quality peer reviewed national and international journals.
• To present research to key constituencies, advisory bodies, conferences & research institutes.
• To develop research networks locally, nationally and internationally in support of research programmes.
• To extrapolate and verify data provided by research analysts/programme officers, evaluate, organise and edit the data into comprehensive standard report forms.
• To develop surveys and questionnaires and to collect, collate and analyse responses using different data analysis software and tools.
• To keep a tab on the policy developments in India and across key countries of the world on AFOLU, energy, and climate policy.
• To write research reports/papers.
• To generate knowledge content – blogs, policy briefs in regular intervals.
• To engage with relevant stakeholders, represent organisation and attend conferences and sessions, relevant to climate policy.
• To travel to project sites, when required, to conduct interviews or collect data for different research projects.

Selection Criteria

Education
• Master’s degree with specialisation in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry or related field.
• Should have a strong inclination towards research, including an understanding of experimental and analytical research.
• Familiarity with quantitative skills and a high degree of comfort with quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Main skills
• Basic understanding of the AFOLU sector is essential.
• Strong analytic skills including programming knowledge of R/Python.
• Strong networking and business development skills.
• Ability to conduct techno-economic analysis, cost & benefit analysis, sound knowledge of basic economic principles.
• Good written and oral communication skills; Good report writing skills.
• Ability to use MS Office application suit including MS Excel.

Personality
• Willingness to learn new (research and project management) skills.
• Ability to adapt to new environment and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment.
• Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output.
• Ability to dig deeper into details, while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture.
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop at personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

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 based on age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or caste. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.