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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

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 (Digital Strategy)

Location

New Delhi

Reporting to

Communications Specialist

Duration

One year (extendable basis mutual agreement)

Purpose

We seek to hire a candidate, who can strategise CEEW’s digital outreach and lead campaigns through social media, web properties, and partnerships. An ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical abilities; knowledge of SEO, and SEM and web development; the ability to liaison with third-party vendors and a good grasp of the dynamic environment in digital communications. The candidate should be solution-oriented, impact-oriented and committed to adhering to timelines.

If you think you can ace digital strategy, campaigns, SEO, and SEM, we would like to speak to you. If you can help us mainstream sustainability from the margins to the mainstream through effective communication, we would consider hiring you.

Primary responsibilities and deliverables

Lead the strategic dissemination of CEEW’s digital content by applying best-in-class practices.
Co-design and own the revamp of CEEW’s corporate website.
Identify and manage agencies and vendors to amplify CEEW’s work across a range of digital platforms.
Develop SEO, SEM & content strategy and provided UX & UI suggestions based on data insights.
Conceptualise and lead digital campaigns to humanise climate change and sustainability.
Lead/assist the development of new digital dashboards and tools.
Periodically analyse the digital landscape and map competitors to optimize CEEW’s long-term digital strategy.
Play a key role in designing digital journeys for a range of audiences.
Measure and report performance of all digital properties/campaigns and assesses against goals.
Support the design and execution of social media strategies for LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and any new platform that CEEW leverages.
Brainstorms new and creative growth strategies through digital marketing.
Stay up to date with latest digital trends and emerging platforms.

Other responsibilities

Provide on-ground support for CEEW events.
Support the Outreach team in other tasks as and when required.

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

Selection Criteria

Education and other skills

Master’s degree in communications, digital marketing or any related fields
2-5 years experience in digital strategy, digital marketing or a similar role
Prior experience with a leading digital branding/marketing experience will be preferred
Excellent communication skills
Excellent eye for detail
Excellent grasp of the English language
Agile project management skills
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively

Desired skills

Excellent analytical ability
Excellent content marketing ability
Thorough understanding of SEO, SEM and digital media analytics tools
Specialisation in digital advertising
Strong storytelling ability
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Drupal, WordPress and other CMS tools
Innovative, out-of-the-box thinking on digital communications
Strong content development abilities

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks. CEEW is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of 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.

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