Special Assistant to Director – Green Economy and Impact Innovations

Job Duties and Accountabilities:-

• Assisting the Director in conducting primary and secondary research towards various themes associated with green economy, circular economy, bioeconomy, sustainable food systems, sustainable livelihoods, new economic and development paradigms, etc.
• Assisting the Director in developing concept notes, research writing, programme planning, developing Terms of References, etc.
• Supporting the Director in fundraising, including mapping potential funders, their strategies and priorities.
• Prepare succinct but highly effective memos and presentations for high-level government and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with various programme and initiative teams that the Director oversees.
• Stay updated on industry/market trends, technological advancements, and best practices in entrepreneurship and innovation, key stakeholders(individuals/organisations).
• Actively build networks with various public, private and civil society organisations.
• Travel whenever necessary, to conduct/support meetings.

Qualification:-

• Strong academic credentials, preferably a Master’s degree with specialisation in fields relevant to business, finance, and/or development sector. Knowledge/qualifications in environment/sustainability will be a strong advantage.
• Experience in engaging senior stakeholders (business and/or policy context) will be essential.
• Experience with applying systems thinking approaches to problem solving will be an advantage
• Strong analytical abilities and familiarity with primary and secondary research methods.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in word-processing, presentation, and data analysis tools.

Work experience:-

• 2-4 years’ of relevant research/business analysis experience.
• Industry experience in conducting research and analysis (in policy, as business/investment analyst etc).
• DProven track record of delivering high quality written content for different media.
• Exposure to the development sector, rural management is desirable.

Key skills:-

• Sharp and analytical mind with a willingness to explore new research areas, learn new research and project management skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous and abstract concepts, and an ability to quickly grasp complex subject matter will be essential.
• Ability to adapt and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment.
• Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output.
• Ability to effectively work in a team while being able to independently drive research if, and when, needed.
• Ability to dig deeper into details, while not losing sight of the broader objectives.
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop – both in personal and professional life – at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Strong drive and initiative, a self-starter.

Location:-

• 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.