Research Intern, Responsible RE

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Research

• Contribute to mapping and estimating the green jobs across the entire value chain in the renewable energy sector (solar, wind, biomass, bio-CNG etc.) by
  • Conducting primary surveys of private sector players (in-person or virtual) with support from senior colleagues
  • Analyse the data obtained for accuracy, inconsistencies, gaps etc. to develop the employment coefficients for different sectors
  • Identify the trends and conduct stakeholder discussion to understand the underlying reasons
• Contribute to responsible deployment and expansion of renewable energy capacity by working in close coordination with various stakeholders. This would involve understanding and developing solutions for mitigating land conflicts, common resource utilisation, community participation in decision making etc. by
  • Conducting Literature Review
  • Identifying the key stakeholders to engage for data collection and dissemination and
  • Performing necessary analysis
• Travel to states, whenever necessary, to conduct meetings or collect primary information.
• To write briefs and issue notes which could be circulated among the state and central government officials and other stakeholders.

Qualification And Experience:-

Education and key skills:-

• Strong academic credentials, preferably a Master’s degree with developmental studies, political science, environment or public policy
• Good understanding of various Indian policies and regulations around renewable energy, land, agriculture etc.
• Strong analytical abilities and familiarity with research methods in the applicable fields.
• Experience with impact assessment frameworks and systematic approaches such as cost-benefit analysis.
• Experience in conducting primary surveys with relevant stakeholders preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in word-processing, presentation and data analysis tools

Personality:-

• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and fluid environment
• Ability to work on own initiative and communicate effectively as a team member
• Ability to effectively work on multiple research projects at the same time
• Willingness to show initiative and lead in order to handle unforeseen challenges
• Ability to design new intervention and execute effectively

Location:-

• New Delhi, India.

Company Overview:-

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. The Council uses data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach to explain – and change – the use, reuse, and misuse of resources. The Council addresses pressing global challenges through an integrated and internationally focused approach. It prides itself on the independence of its high-quality research, develops partnerships with public and private institutions, and engages with the wider public.

CEEW once again featured extensively across nine categories in the ‘2019 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report’, including being ranked as South Asia’s top think tank (15th globally) with an annual operating budget of less than USD 5 million for the seventh year in a row. In 2016, CEEW was also ranked 2nd in India, 4th outside Europe and North America, and 20th globally out of 240 think tanks as per the ICCG Climate Think Tank’s standardised rankings. In 2013 and 2014, CEEW was rated as India’s top climate change think-tank as per the ICCG standardised rankings.