Job Opportunity for Programme Lead/Programme Associate at CEEW in New Delhi, India

**Job Description: Programme Lead/Programme Associate – Distributed Renewable Energy**  

*Location:* New Delhi, India  

**About the Company:**  

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is a leading public policy research institution focused on energy, environment, and water. CEEW aims to drive evidence-based solutions for sustainable development in India and beyond. The organization emphasizes visionary leadership, innovation, and collaboration to address critical challenges in the energy sector.

**Experience Required:**  

– Minimum of 7+ years of relevant work experience in areas such as research, policy engagement, project management, and stakeholder interaction within the renewable energy or electricity sector.  

– Strong understanding of India’s energy markets, particularly grid-connected distributed renewable energy (DRE) markets, policies, and regulations.  

– Proven track record in writing reports, white papers, articles, and policy briefs.  

– Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement at national and state levels, including collaboration with public and private institutions.  

**Key Responsibilities:**  

– Support the Senior Programme Lead in developing strategies and plans for CEEW’s Energy Transitions programme.  

– Conduct research on distributed renewable energy (DRE) deployment, grid integration, and policy analysis.  

– Engage with stakeholders, including discoms, regulators, state governments, and developers to identify challenges and opportunities in the DRE sector.  

– Lead project implementation in priority states, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to resource mobilization and partnerships.  

– Develop innovative research methods and market solutions to support the scale-up of DRE technologies.  

**Qualifications:**  

– Master’s degree in renewable energy technologies, economics, public policy, or a related field.  

– Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in tools like Excel, Plexos, GridPath, and PyPSA.  

– Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi.  

– Understanding of data visualization tools (e.g., STATA/R/Python) is an advantage.  

CEEW offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting India’s energy transition and contributing to impactful policy solutions.