Research Analyst

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Programme Associate/ Research Analyst
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Programme Associate/ Research Analyst

Programme Lead

The CEEW’s Sustainable Water Programme informs policy-making for the sustainable development of water resources and their effective management through research in areas of mainstreaming climate resilience in water security planning; circular economy in used water management and water bodies rejuvenation; sustainable development through policy coherence in food, land, and water systems; and water accounting-based planning.

For its Sustainable Water programme, CEEW seeks to hire a programme associate (PA)/ research analyst (RA) with a strong understanding of climate risk assessment in the water sector in general, and the drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) system in particular. The candidate should also possess a sound understanding of the policy, governance, hydrology, social, and economic landscape for sustainable water management; have a good grasp of the secondary datasets required for risk assessments and water security planning; possess strong skills in data analysis and research writing; and support the organisation in expanding its network with government and non-government stakeholders in Indian states.

Job duties and accountabilities

●        Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, encompassing both primary and secondary sources.

●        Assist in the development of the research methodology.

●        Identify, download, and support in processing the right datasets for risk assessment.

●        Support in the preparation of research reports and presentations.

●      Support in publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals and generating other knowledge products for different audiences, such as blogs, policy briefs, op-eds, etc., at regular intervals.

●        Manage relationships with project counterparts from CEEW’s partners.

Project assistance

●        Assist senior researchers in the team in conceptualising new projects and developing high-impact research proposals.

●      Contribute to the development of cross-team research proposals and undertake such research studies.

●      Assist with project and programme implementation, including preparing presentations, factsheets, and other communication materials.

●      Assist with effective outreach of research outputs through coordination with the outreach team and engagement with a broader network of stakeholders and concerned policymakers.

●      Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes for a comprehensive understanding of developments relevant to WASH, hydrology, climate impacts and risks, and other relevant themes.

●      As required, assist senior team members in important meetings and sessions by preparing notes and conducting follow-ups.

●      Participate in weekly team meetings and assist with preparing minutes and chairing the weekly meetings.

●      Any other assistance that may be required.

Selection criteria

Qualification and work experience:

●        Master (of technology or arts) degree in water resources with a holistic understanding of water resources planning and management.

●        A minimum of 3-4 years' experience working on climate risk and resilience incorporating social, hydrological and economic lenses and policies needed for WASH and overall water security.

Key skills:

●        Excellent awareness of the governance and policy landscape of the climate and water sector, so as to support interdisciplinary research.

●        Excellent in data source identification, mining, and organisation. 

●        Excellent research skills to support quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

●        Good writing skills to support reports and other content writing

●        Ability to use the MS Office application suite.

●        Effective presentation skills are essential for delivering clear, concise, and adaptable verbal and written communication.

Personality:

●        Willingness to learn new (research) skills.

●        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.

●        Ability to dig deeper into details while understanding the big picture.

●        Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

●        Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

●        Good organisational skills are desirable.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate with the experience and matching the best of standards

adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer, and the selection process does not discriminate based on age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible time.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.