Senior Analyst – Green Jobs & Skilling

Key Responsibilities:-

Research and Outputs:-

• Undertake and lead research projects, focusing on Green Jobs and Skilling. This will include both quantitative and qualitative research.
• Develop research methodologies for employment assessment in various clean energy sectors as needed.
• Design and execute primary survey. This includes, but not limited to, designing the survey instruments, devising a robust sampling strategy, training of the enumerators and coordination with survey agency (as needed)
• Develop research reports, policy briefs, technical documents, and factsheets.
• Ensure the quality and timely execution of all project activities and deliverables.
• Develop materials for disseminating research findings, including presentations, articles, and media decks.

Stakeholder Engagement:-

• Build and leverage networks with key stakeholders such as government bodies, industries, skilling agencies and CSOs.
• Conduct high-level meetings and deliver presentations to further program objectives.
• Design and facilitate public events, roundtables, and policy engagement meetings.
• Represent iFOREST perspectives and insights in key meetings.

Other Duties:-

• Provide day-to-day team management and guidance to research associates.
• Support the development of proposals in coordination with programme directors.
• Represent iFOREST on public platforms to enhance institutional brand and impact.

Required Educational Qualification:-

• Minimum Master’s degree in Economics, with specializations in Labour Economics, Development Economics, Applied Economics, or related discipline.

Required Skills and Competencies:-

• Clear understanding of labour-related data and experience in working with such datasets.
• Understanding of skilling and skill development ecosystem in India. Knowledge of skill evaluation frameworks and their application is highly desirable.
• Strong research background with proficiency in research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Sound understanding of government datasets related to the workforce and labour market surveys.
• Knowledge of India’s skilling landscape, including programs, implementation agencies, and infrastructure.
• Experience in conducting and guiding primary research.
• Proven ability to engage with government entities and industry representatives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Flexibility and readiness to take on responsibilities as needed.

Location:-

• Noida, India.

Company Overview:-

iFOREST is an independent not-for-profit research and innovation organisation that was established in 2019 to identify, promote and scale up solutions for pressing environment-development challenges in India and other developing countries in Asia and Africa.

Our work is rooted in regional priorities to accelerate environmental actions at the sub-national level and to improve national policies and plans to support it. Our mission is to address the unique needs of regions by leveraging our resources and expertise to scale up national action and make a global impact. We use our regional knowledge to inform national policy and plans and strengthen international collaboration.

To achieve our goals, we conduct independent evidence-based research, develop new knowledge and innovative solutions, convene stakeholders to increase awareness and build consensus, and partner with think tanks, civil society, government agencies, philanthropies and industry to scale up solutions