Research Intern

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

Research Intern - 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
description below 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
Intern

Team/ Focus area
Climate
Resilience

Location

New Delhi, India

Reporting to

Research Analyst

Duration

3 months (extendable based on
deliverables and performance)

Purpose

CEEW is
looking to hire a Research Intern with skills and knowledge in public health,
environmental health, and data analysis to join the Climate Resilience team.

CEEW seeks
to engage a dynamic and detail-oriented intern to support its research team in
finalizing Heat Action Plans (HAPs) across multiple states. The selected intern
will assist with proofreading documents for language, formatting, and
consistency, as well as reviewing third-party material for copyright
compliance. This role is ideal for individuals with strong editorial skills and
an interest in climate action, public policy, and knowledge dissemination.

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

Job duties and
accountabilities

Primary
responsibilities

●        Proofreading HAP documents for grammar, spelling,
punctuation, and formatting errors.

●        Ensuring stylistic consistency across various sections
of the document.

●        Reviewing citations, references, and image sources for
completeness and accuracy.

●        Assisting in verifying whether third-party materials
(maps, figures, photos) comply with copyright requirements and suggesting
alternative visuals when needed.

●        Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to
clarify ambiguities in document content or attribution.

●        Supporting documentation of copyright permissions
received and creating a compliance log.

●        Contributing to the preparation of clean, final
versions of the HAPs for publication or submission to government bodies.

Selection
Criteria

Qualification

●        Current student or
recent graduate in English, Communications, Law, Public Policy, or related
fields.

Work experience

●      0-1 years.

Key skills

●        Strong command of
written English and a keen eye for detail.

●        Familiarity with
citation styles (APA, Chicago, etc.) and document formatting standards.

●        Experience in
editorial work, legal research, or copyright review (preferred but not
mandatory).

●        Proficiency with
Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.

●        Interest in climate
resilience, governance, or urban policy is an asset. 

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.