Senior Programme Associate –Energy, Industry, Climate and Air Pollution

The Senior Programme Associate will be responsible for the execution of research and engagement outputs pertaining to the various programmes of iFOREST. This would entail conducting impactful research and supporting multi-stakeholder engagement, to enable the growth of programmes.

Specific tasks to be undertaken by the senior programme associate would include:

The Senior Programme Associate will be responsible for the execution of research and engagement outputs pertaining to the various programmes of iFOREST. This would entail conducting impactful research and supporting multi-stakeholder engagement, to enable the growth of programmes.

Specific tasks to be undertaken by the senior programme associate would include:

Support and execute the research initiatives:-

• Contribute to designing research assignments, including developing research strategy and methodology as well as identifying specific activities and tasks.
• Conduct in-depth primary and secondary research including quantitative and qualitative assessments.
• Remain updated with the latest tools and techniques for executing qualitative and quantitative research.
• Write research documents, including analytical reports and policy papers based on evidence.
• Mentor young researchers in the team in executing research assignments.
• Stay abreast with the latest developments and debates in the clean energy sector

Support the outreach and communication initiatives:-

• Contribute to the design of the institution’s/programme’s outreach strategy.
• Contribute to building policy-research partnerships with government, industry and other stakeholders.
• Author articles and other forms of communication materials, suitable for the public, government stakeholders, and donors.
• Build and leverage relationships to conduct roundtables, convenings, and report release meetings with government, industry, civil society, media, etc.
• Present research findings on multiple forums, from large convenings to senior policy makers.

Programme building:-

• Contribute to shaping the overall strategy for the programme, aligned with institutional priorities, sector-specific issues and ongoing work of other key institutions.
• Support identification of new pathways, initiatives and partnerships, that contribute to programmatic goals.
• Support development of new concept notes, proposals, theory of change and budgets for projects/interventions that further institutional objectives.

Additional duties:-

• Contribute to the institution’s brand building by representing iFOREST on various public platforms.
• Execute any other related assignments that may arise in relation to the aforementioned tasks or for the further enhancement programme.

Qualification & Work Experience:-

Master’s degree (minimum) from a recognised institution in a relevant field, including engineering, management, economics, law, public policy, energy, climate etc.

Bachelor’s (minimum) from a recognised institution in a relevant field, including engineering, economics, planning, architecture, environment etc.

5 to 8 years of work experience in research, consulting or advisory-related fields, focusing specifically on the following sectors:

• Energy Transition
• Industrial decarbonization
• Air pollution
• Renewable Energy
• Climate Mitigation
• Climate change adaptation

Required competencies:-

In line with the listed responsi bilities for the successful candidate, she/he is expected to have the following competencies:

• Deep passion for sustainability and environment.
• Strong understanding of energy, environment and climate sectors.
• Ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions to complex ESG challenges.
• Authored at least two research publications related to above-mentioned fields in the last five years.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative methods of research, utilizing software such as Excel, R and QGIS.
• A good team player.
• Demonstrated ability to build connections and engage with a diverse group of people on research and policy issues on multiple platforms.

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