Research Analyst - Nature-based Solutions (Climate Resilience)

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

Research Analyst - Nature-based
Solutions (Climate Resilience)

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
Research Analyst

Team/
Focus area
Climate Resilience

Location

New Delhi, India

Reporting to

Programme Associate/Programme Lead

Purpose

CEEW
is currently seeking a Research Analyst to join its Climate Resilience program,
focusing on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and their role in reducing climate
risks and disaster management. The role requires piloting and identifying NbS
solutions across various states in India, evaluating their co-benefits and
cost-to-benefit ratio, and developing strategies to scale these solutions at
the district and sub-district levels. The Research Analyst will lead primary
and secondary research, including surveys, questionnaires, data mining, and
systematic literature reviews. The ideal candidate should have strong
literature review skills and expertise in climate risk assessment, NbS
implementation, and disaster risk reduction. The role involves developing
indicators for risk assessment, mapping locally available nature-based
solutions, and analysing climate and financial data to support the scaling of
investments in NbS. The role will also require conducting in-depth literature
reviews, data collection, and quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess
adaptation finance needs and gaps across sectors and geographies. The role will
involve synthesising financial and climate data, evaluating sectoral adaptation
costs, and identifying financing mechanisms to scale up investments in climate
resilience.

About the focus area:

The Climate Resilience programme at CEEW envisions a
future where institutions, infrastructure, economies, and people are insulated
from the risks of a changing climate. Backed by rigorous data analysis,
integrated research, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement,  our work is geared towards building on-ground
community resilience by:

1. Examining, identifying, assessing, and predicting risks related to
   extreme climate events such as floods, droughts, and cyclones,
   variabilities in temperature and rainfall, and the compounding impacts of
   associated climate events at the national and sub-national levels.
   
2. Building tools to assess community resilience and adaptation
   capabilities and help climate-proof communities, infrastructure, and
   livelihoods through data-driven research and strategic outreach.
   

Job duties and accountabilities

Research and analysis

●        Conduct
field-based research to understand local climate vulnerabilities and adaptation
responses, especially focusing on Nature-based solutions.

●        Develop
and apply qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys,
structured interviews, and participatory assessments.

●        Identify
and map locally led NbS across regions and sectors.

●        Conduct
systematic literature reviews to assess best practices in Nature-based
Solutions (NbS) in India and across the world.

●        Analyse
climate and financial data, evaluate adaptation costs and identify financing
mechanisms to support climate resilience investments.

●        Contribute
to policy briefs, research papers, and reports based on findings.

●        Conduct
desk-based secondary research and literature reviews on adaptation finance,
including tracking global and national trends and consolidating findings to
highlight stakeholder narratives and priorities in the sector.

●        Contribute
to identifying financial instruments, investment strategies, innovative
financial models, and policy frameworks used globally and within India to scale
adaptation finance and close financing gaps.

●        Support
in synthesising research findings to produce high-quality outputs such as
reports, policy briefs, and journal articles.

●        Undertake
qualitative research for projects that include but are not limited to:

○        Conducting
systematic evidence reviews and meta-analyses on adaptation finance.

○        Assisting
in stakeholder consultations, high-level dialogues, and expert interviews to
gather actionable insights.

○        Applying
qualitative tools to analyse narratives and frameworks and presenting them in
coherent formats.

Other responsibilities

●        Engage
with local institutions, government agencies, and NGOs to co-develop adaptation
strategies.

●        Support
the design and implementation of pilot projects on NbS in rural and urban
areas.

●        Participate
in workshops, stakeholder consultations, and knowledge-sharing forums.

●        Analysing
financial flows, risks, and benefits can help estimate adaptation finance gaps
across sectors and regions.

●        Respond
to research requests from senior researchers, discuss research needs, and
prepare responses that synthesise and analyse information.

●        Assist
with presentation and communication of research, including help with preparing
presentations.

●        Assist
with planning and executing events such as report launches, consultation
workshops, round table discussions, etc.

●        Participate
constructively in weekly team meetings.

●        Provide
inputs on research methodology and data analysis tools.

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

Qualification and experience

●        Preferably
Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in development studies, environmental studies,
climate studies, agriculture, natural resource management,  green economics, environmental economics, and
other allied fields, with 0-2 years of relevant work experience.

Key skills

“If you are passionate about leveraging data to create decision-making
toolkits that help in effective policy-making, we would like to speak to you.
If you can help turn climate datasets into insightful analytics while also
upskilling yourself in public policy space, you are probably the candidate we
are looking for.”

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be
required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate
your interest.