Programme Lead (ESG) Technology Futures

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

Programme Lead (ESG) – Technology
Futures

Terms of Reference

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Designation offered: Programme Lead
- ESG

Reporting to:  Senior Programme Lead,
Tech Futures

Location: New Delhi, India

Programme Description

Globally, countries and companies are aiming to transitionto
a low -carbonpathway in the coming decades. Many countries have already
announced their Net Zero emission targets starting 2050. India has also
committed to a Net -Zero path and aims to achieve the same by 2070. India has
also committed to setting up 500 GW of non -fossil ffuel -basedpower generation
capacity, 50 per cent renewable energy capacity, reduction of one billion tonnes
of carbon emission and reduction of carbon intensity by 45 per cent by 2030.[1]

Advancements in hard and soft components of technology will
be crucial for reduction, capture and offset of emissions. Technologies need to
be designed and developed according to the local requirements. It is hence
imperative that technological innovations across the value chain be
conceptualised, designed, nurtured and supported proactively for applications
in India. Given the magnitude of change that is required, India can become the
global powerhouse that co -develops, deploys, manufactures, exports and recycles
these emerging and next -generation technologies.  The research programme assesses the impacts
and eventually drives technological advancements across the value chain – mining,
procurement, manufacturing, deployment, reuse and recycling.

Purpose:

CEEW seeks to hire a Programme Lead for the
newly set up Technology Futures team. Many countries – especially the Global North
have highlighted the need to have high ESG standards in the critical mineral
value chain. However, the alignment of such standards with the existing mining
standards in developing countries like India needs to be assessed. While having
high standards is welcome, it should consider the local conditions and existing
frameworks of various countries.

The individual will be responsible for
developing and leading the work on the ESG nuances of the critical mineral and
clean energy value chains for India. As India scales up its efforts to mine,
procure minerals and manufacture clean energy components, it will be important
to track the local, national and international discussions and narratives on
ESG and provide policy inputs to key stakeholders including the policy makers. The
candidate will be expected to explore work with various stakeholders to
conceptualise new projects with a clear theory of change and lead the
engagement with existing and new funders .

We are looking for an experienced professional with hands -on
experience and deep sectoral understanding, to build and expand the Council’s work
on ESG standards in the critical minerals and clean energy value chains.

Job Duties and
Accountabilities:

1. Strategic
   Program Development:
   
• Lead
  the development of a comprehensive ESG program focused on critical
  minerals and clean energy value chains. Outlay the strategic vision,
  goals and objectives for the programme.
  
2. Stakeholder
   Engagement:
   
• Cultivate
  and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including industry
  partners, international organisations, government agencies, civil society,
  and investors.
  
• Build necessary networks with key stakeholders in the
  government, industry, venture capitalists, technology startups, academia
  and research institutions. Leverage the network to conceptualise new
  projects.
  
3. Policy
   Research
   
• Stay
  updated with evolving ESG regulations and standards related to critical
  minerals and clean energy and regular provide inputs to key stakeholders
  
• Track
  the latest policies at the state level
  
4. Technology
   Integration:
   
• Identify
  and leverage technology solutions to enhance the efficiency and
  transparency of ESG initiatives.
  
• Explore
  innovative tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting in the
  context of critical minerals and clean energy.
  
5. Develop
   new methodologies
   
• Develop
  robust monitoring mechanisms and new methodologies to assess the tracking
  and performance of ESG.
  
• Use
  data -driven insights to continuously improve the program and demonstrate
  tangible positive impacts.
  
• Develop research outputs in various forms such as
  publications, journal papers, reports, op -eds, and articles.
  
• Track best practices of other countries in developing and
  monitoring ESG standards
  
6. Outreach of work
   
• To participate in relevant conferences, workshops, training
  programmes as necessary to communicate research findings and gain
  insights on new research in focus areas.
  
• Support efforts to use new media platforms for the wide
  dissemination of CEEW's work and, in turn, closer engagement with the
  wider community.
  

Desirable Outcomes (first year)

·       Build CEEW’s knowledge
and understanding on ESG in critical mineral and clean energy value chain

·       Develop a strategy and
a theory of change for the ESG programme

·       Write a project
proposal and raise at least one grant

·       Take up atleast one
institutional responsibility or actively work on one institutional initiative.

Shortlisting Criteria
and key skills:

●        A bachelors or Masters
degree in economics, environmental sciences, law, public policy  or related fields of study is a prerequisite

●        Technical
understanding of data analysis and impact measurements like LCA

●        Must have a functional
knowledge of renewable energy and energy storage sector with a broad
understanding of the power sector in Inida. Experience of working in the
electric mobility sector would be desirable.

●        Ability to leverage
his/her stakeholder network in the power, energy storage and transport sector
to keep a tab on the latest trends

●        Ability to summarise and
communicate the insights/findings as reports and presentations

Experience

●        At least 7 years of
relevant work experience in clean energy or critical minerals sector with at
least 2 years of experience in the field of ESG

●        Experience in
delegating and managing work load across a team with strong track record of
project management and timely delivery of outputs

●        Experience
in dealing with public and private institutions within and outside India

Main skills

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

●        Good written and oral
communication skills; Good report writing skills

●        Strong networking
skills and experience in dealing with different stakeholders, including
central and state government officials, discom officials, and researchers is
essential.

●        Strong analytical skills, including quantitative
research

●        Ability to use MS
Office application suite including MS Excel

●        Ability to represent
the research and the organisation at various national and international
platforms

●        Desirable: Relevant
publications in peer reviewed journals/book chapters

Personality

●        Willingness to learn
new research and project management skills

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

●        Striving for rigour in
research and quality in work output

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

●        Ability to dig deeper
into details, while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big
picture

●        Willingness to learn,
grow and develop at 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.

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

Interested candidates are requested to share their
curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter explaining your interest in the position
(in one document preferably PDF) and send it with ‘Application: Programme Lead (ESG) –Technology Futures as the subject line by 31^th May 2024. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by
us. We appreciate your interest.