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About us

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is one of South Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. The Council uses data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach to explain – and change – the use, reuse, and misuse of resources. The Council addresses pressing global challenges through an integrated and internationally focused approach. It prides itself on the independence of its high-quality research, develops partnerships with public and private institutions, and engages with the wider public.

In 2019, CEEW once again featured extensively across nine categories in the 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, including being ranked as South Asia’s top think tank (15 th globally) with an annual operating budget of less than USD 5 million for the sixth year in a row. CEEW has also been ranked as South Asia’s top energy and resource policy think tank in these rankings. In 2016, CEEW was ranked 2nd in India, 4 th outside Europe and North America, and 20 th globally out of 240 think tanks as per the ICCG Climate Think Tank’s standardised rankings.

In nine years of operations , The Council has engaged in over 230 research projects, published over 160 peer-reviewed books, policy reports and papers, advised governments around the world nearly 530 times, engaged with industry to encourage investments in clean technologies and improve efficiency in resource use, promoted bilateral and multilateral initiatives between governments on 80 occasions, helped state governments with water and irrigation reforms, and organised nearly 300 seminars and conferences.

The Council’s major projects on energy policy include India’s largest multidimensional energy access survey (ACCESS); the first independent assessment of India’s solar mission; the Clean Energy Access Network (CLEAN) of hundreds of decentralised clean energy firms; the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance; India’s green industrial policy; the USD 125 million India-U.S. Joint Clean Energy R&D Centers; developing the strategy for and supporting activities related to the International Solar Alliance; designing the Common Risk Mitigation Mechanism (CRMM); modelling long-term energy scenarios; energy subsidies reform; energy storage technologies; India’s 2030 Renewable Energy Roadmap; energy efficiency measures for MSMEs; clean energy subsidies (for the Rio+20 Summit); Energy Horizons; clean energy innovations for rural economies; community energy; scaling up rooftop solar; and renewable energy jobs, finance and skills.

The Council’s major projects on climate, environment and resource security include advising and contributing to climate negotiations in Paris (COP-21), especially on the formulating guidelines of the Paris Agreement rule-book; pathways for achieving Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and mid-century strategies for decarbonisation; assessing global climate risks; heat-health action plans for Indian cities; assessing India’s adaptation gap; low-carbon rural development; environmental clearances; modelling HFC emissions; the business case for phasing down HFCs; assessing India’s critical minerals; geoengineering governance; climate finance; nuclear power and low-carbon pathways; electric rail transport; monitoring air quality; the business case for energy efficiency and emissions reductions; India’s first report on global governance, submitted to the National Security Adviser; foreign policy implications for resource security; India’s power sector reforms; zero budget natural farming; resource nexus, and strategic industries and technologies; and the Maharashtra-Guangdong partnership on sustainability.

The Council’s major projects on water governance and security include the 584-page National Water Resources Framework Study for India’s 12 th Five Year Plan; irrigation reform for Bihar; Swachh Bharat; supporting India’s National Water Mission; collective action for water security; mapping India’s traditional water bodies; modelling water-energy nexus; circular economy of water; participatory irrigation management in South Asia; domestic water conflicts; modelling decision making at the basin-level; rainwater harvesting; and multi-stakeholder initiatives for urban water management.

Job Description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Communications Associate/Consultant (Media)

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) was certified as a Great Place to Work™ in 2020 and 2021.

Terms of reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t 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 safe space for all
At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation Offered

Communications Associate/Consultant (Media)

Team

Outreach

Job location

New Delhi, India

Reporting to

Communications Specialist

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a Communications Associate/Consultant with exceptional media engagement skills to join the Outreach team. The role will be crucial to further raise the bar of CEEW’s media outreach. It will showcase the vast range of research that CEEW undertakes to a wide constituency—comprising government, industry, civil society, media, and the public at large. The candidate will get exposure to the inner workings of one of India’s leading think tanks and will have the opportunity to understand the stakeholders that play a key role in the energy and environment space.

The candidate must have experience in media engagement and should demonstrate the ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities. The candidate should be detail-oriented and committed to adhering to timelines.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individual should be prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional responsibilities

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Media

Lead and strengthen CEEW’s media engagements in consultation with the Communications Specialist and Strategic Communications Lead.
Design and implement a strategy to draw the attention of international media outlets/journalists to CEEW research.
Work closely with the Communications Specialist, Communications Associate and partners to develop strategies to nurture deep relationships with the print and electronic media within and outside India.
Work closely with the Strategic Communications Lead and Communications Specialist (Media) to inform and enhance CEEW’s media strategy.
Identify and ensure timely announcements at topical moments such as key policy announcements, topical days, sectoral developments, etc.
Support other members of the outreach team in editing/reviewing opinion pieces and press releases, and other communication material.
Develop interesting story/content ideas for different mediums and readers.
Support the CEO and other senior researchers to respond to inquiries from print, electronic and digital media.
Support the Communications Specialist to identify, secure and sustain strategic brand partnerships.
Ensure strict adherence to CEEW brand guidelines.

Additional responsibilities

Mentor the Communications Associate and outreach interns as and when required.
Support other members of the outreach team in the creation and dissemination of CEEW e-newsletters bi-monthly/every quarter.
Explore emerging formats, platforms and mediums for CEEW to publicise its research.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

Preferably Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Business Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or any related fields.

Work experience and other skills

3-10 years’ experience
Prior experience in media engagement. Strong media connections with regional, national and international media would be a plus.
Proven track record of delivering high quality written content for different mediums.
Prior experience in a media organisation/development sector organisation/PR organisation will be an advantage.
Excellent content writing skills.
Excellent grasp of English language.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent eye for detail.
Creative thinker with demonstrated success in implementing out-of-the-box content ideas.
Demonstrated abilities to manage multiple priorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Strong drive and initiative, a self-starter.

Compensation

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, 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.

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

To apply for this job please visit ceew.zohorecruit.in.