Job Opportunity For Programme Associate/Research Analyst Clean Air: Clean Cooking Energy AccessCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi Programme At

Job Duties and Accountabilities:

Research and programme assistance;

• Undertake qualitative and quantitative research that includes: systematic literature review and meta-analysis, prepare questionnaires and other data collection/survey instruments for large-scale field surveys, analyse data using quantitative and qualitative tools and methods, conduct stakeholders’ consultations, and prepare high-quality research reports
• Networking and consultation with key players in the clean cooking ecosystem such as central and state government officials at different levels, funding agencies, carbon credit market and civil society organisations
• Design and execution of primary surveys (including, coordination with survey companies, questionnaire designing and data quality monitoring) to collect high-quality primary data on energy access
• Conduct extensive quantitative analysis (statistical and econometric) using survey data, administrative data and other relevant databases in R, Python and other open-source software
• Conduct qualitative interviews and group discussions with LPG distributors, consumers using solid fuels, and other key partners and stakeholders in line with planned research activities
• Generation and dissemination of knowledge products by way of high-quality policy reports, presentations, memos, short reports, opinion pieces, videos, etc., with the help of CEEW’s outreach team
• Proactively participate in knowledge-transfer activities, including collaborative meetings, conferences, and training workshops with other research groups and institutions
• Travel to field sites, whenever necessary, to conduct fieldwork including focus group discussions, interviews, meetings, training or gather primary information
• Support senior team members for important meetings and sessions, prepare notes, and conduct follow-ups with concerned stakeholders, as required
  Selection Criteria:

Education and Experience;

• Master’s degree in economics, development economics, energy economics, statistics, public policy, or related disciplines.
• Candidates with only under graduation in engineering/ economics/statistics with relevant research/data skills will also be considered for the research analyst position
• At least 3-5 years of work experience in a programme associate role and at least 1-3 years of work experience in a research analyst role; experience in survey design/execution and data analysis is strongly desirable
• Familiarity with the literature on clean cooking energy transition and various quantitative and qualitative research methods is strongly desirable
  Key skills;
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and any statistical software (Python/R/STATA) are a must. Experience with visualisation tools like Tableau and spatial analysis tools would be a bonus.
• Must have strong research skills – the capability to carry out a systematic literature review and understanding of research methods
• Knowledge of econometric modelling (desirable)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to summarise and communicate the insights/findings as reports, policy briefs and presentations.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills; ability to engage with senior officials and business leaders in the clean cooking energy access sector – at the state as well as national level
• Proficiency in Hindi and English
  Personality;
• Willingness to work on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Willingness to learn new research and project management skills.
• Ability to identify creative solutions to vexing challenges in taking policy to action.
• Ability to adapt and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment.
• Ability to effectively work in a team while being able to independently drive the work with minimum assistance.
• Ability and willingness to dig deeper into details, while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture.
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop at a personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• 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.
• CEEW offers competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.
• 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. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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