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

Programme Associate –
Technology Futures

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

Programme
Associate

Reporting to

Programme
Lead

Location

New
Delhi, India

Purpose

Just
like other emerging economies, India is undergoing multiple energy transitions.
The country is gaining universal access to modern, reliable and affordable
energy services on one hand while transitioning to a low -carbon energy mix on
the other. The Council’s Energy Transitions team is supporting India’s and emerging
economies’ double leapfrog to a clean energy future, albeit in a socially
equitable and environmentally responsible manner.

CEEW
seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the Programme Associate position to
shape the team’s research efforts on accelerating the adoption of the circular
economy in clean energy sectors. To achieve this, the candidate will be
expected to build expertise on three fronts: technical understanding of
recycling technologies and processes for clean energy technologies, market
mechanisms to incentivise circularity, and policy and regulations related to
circular practices.

The
candidate will be expected to travel frequently to recycling clusters, priority
states, and research institutions to support the team's research efforts, as
well as plan and organise consultations and workshops with diverse
stakeholders.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

     Research and research management:

·       Stay abreast of the latest research and developments on recycling
technologies for solar modules and batteries, recycling processes in academia
and private sector to inform team’s research.

·       Track and analyse the policy and regulatory developments on
circularity for clean energy sectors in India and globally to inform team’s
strategy.

·       Conceptualise and implement new research to inform circularity
narrative for clean energy sectors. Design innovative ideas on technological
solutions, policy interventions and market design that can support the
ecosystem of battery circularity in India.

·       Independently create different knowledge pieces to disseminate
research: blogs, reports, briefs, memos, and opinion pieces.

Programme
Assistance:

·       Lead project execution by contributing towards preparing detailed
activity plans and timelines, resource planning, stakeholder management,
cross -team interactions, and donor engagement.

·       Develop trust -based relationships with key stakeholders, such as
recyclers, OEMs and other research organisations and interact regularly to
understand the challenges and opportunities in the circularity for clean energy
sectors.

·       Contribute to the team’s outreach efforts including organising webinars,
roundtable discussions and physical events, as well as representing CEEW at key
platforms.

·       Contribute towards consultations and briefings with government,
industry and institutional partners.

·       Co -develop the programme and mentor younger colleagues. Work
closely with other teams like Technology Futures and Industrial Sustainability.

·       Work with senior researchers on conceptualising new projects (as
and when needed) and support revenue generation for new projects.

Desirable
Outcomes (first year):

·       Lead at least one research project on circularity in clean energy
sectors.

·       Establish at least one new partnership to advance team’s work.

·       Take up at -least one institutional responsibility or actively work
on one institutional initiative.

Selection Criteria

·       Masters’ degree in chemical science/engineering, environmental
science/policy, or related fields.

·       4 -6 years of experience in circular economy, waste management, industrial
sustainability, or relevant areas mentioned in the section ‘Purpose’ above

·       Published peer -reviewed publications (reports/journal papers) on
the relevant topic.

·       Ability to identify technical and policy issues, interpret data,
develop quantitative methods, and identify/ develop creative solutions.

·       Strong written and oral communication skills; Good report writing
and strong presentation skills.

Personality

·       Willingness to learn new research and project management skills.

·       Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural
environment.

·       Ability to adapt to new environment and deliver under tight
deadlines in a professional environment.

·       Ability to effectively work in a team while being able to
independently drive research with minimum assistance, when time demands.

·       Willingness to learn, grow and develop at personal and
professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.

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.

Compensation

Competitive
compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of
standards adopted by industry or other similar organizations for similar roles.