Council on Energy,
Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Programme Associate
–Green Finance Centre
Terms of Reference
At CEEW, we are
deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an
employer. So, if the description below strikes a chord, we would love to hear
from you!
At CEEW, we build
careers in public policy
• We offer strong visionary leadership – with
emphasis on research and impact at scale.
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smart people who will
challenge you and help you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in other
organisations
• Curiosity and irreverence, as well as
responsibility, come together at CEEW
• You will get above-market remuneration
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your example for others
Designation offered: Programme Associate
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead, Green Finance Centre
Team/Focus Area: Green Finance Centre
Location: Delhi
Purpose
CEEW seeks to hire a Programme Associate (PA) to drive its
work at its Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC) which was launched in July 2019.
The mandate of CEEW-GFC is to facilitate mobilisation of the vast amount of
capital needed for the green economy. Under this broad mandate, its work spans
renewable energy, mobility, industrial decarbonisation, climate adaptation,
nature, instruments and regulations as well as cross cutting levers such as
carbon markets and taxonomies. The Centre has a particular focus on designing
financial solutions which will unlock finance at scale.
As
an integral member of the CEEW-GFC team, the responsibilities of the PA will
broadly entail:
● Leveraging his/her
domain expertise in finance to contribute to the next phase of CEEW-GFC’s
growth.
● Work on the several
ongoing research programmes.
● Independently
developing concepts for new research programmes.
● Support for external
stakeholder engagements.
● Supporting
members of the Leadership Group and the CEO as required.
Primary
Responsibilities
Research
● Conceptualize new research ideas that are aligned with programme
objectives.
● Support in the development of a series of
publications including policy briefs, reports as well as publish in high
quality peer reviewed national and international journals.
● Contribute towards the various forms of analysis
that CEEW-GFC frequently publishes on its website (GFC Explains, GFC Analysis, GFC
Insights, Tools & Dashboards).
● Keep a track of the latest policy developments in
India and across the world for the latest insights in this space.
● In person discussions with stakeholders, including
travel when required, to conduct primary and secondary research.
● Take ownership of
specific projects under the umbrella programme, and ensure that activities and
deliverables are being delivered as per the defined programme strategy.
● Proactively manage
project deliverables, resources to international quality standards, within time
and budget constraints.
● Be responsible for
the financial reporting and budgeting for specific projects.
● Support effective
communication of research outputs, through close coordination with outreach
team, engagement with wider network of stakeholders, and concerned
policymakers.
● Support members of
the Leadership Group and the CEO, for important meetings and sessions, prepare
notes, and conduct follow-ups, as required.
● Motivate, guide and
mentor junior team members to help them deliver at their best.
● Present research to
key constituencies at policymaking level, corporates, advisory bodies,
conferences & research institutes.
● Be an “ambassador”
for the organisation in relevant conferences, workshops, training programmes;
be seen as a thought-leader in the area of energy finance.
● Develop research
networks locally, nationally and internationally in support of research
programmes.
Selection
Criteria Qualification
Preferably a
Master’s degree with a specialisation in finance, economics, or a related
field.
● At least 4 years of
relevant work experience in the field of policy research, banking, credit
rating, corporate finance, structured finance or consulting.
● Specialisation in the
areas of climate, energy or sustainable finance will be especially welcome.
● Strong track record
of project management and timely delivery of outputs.
● Experience in dealing
with public and private institutions.
● Building
relationships with collaborators and government stakeholders.
Key skills
● Strong knowledge of
finance, including from the perspective of the nature and type of capital flows
needed to fuel the energy transition.
● Deep understanding of
the energy transition space, including the wide range of stakeholders (policy,
private & other) that it covers.
● Strong analytical
skills including quantitative research skills.
● Excellent written and
verbal communication skills.
● Interest and ability
to lead teams, motivate and guide younger researchers, and provide them with a
ground for accelerated learning and high performance.
CEEW operates in a
dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in
undertaking a variety of tasks.
Competitive compensation
– commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by
industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.
CEEW is an equal
opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the
basis of 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We
appreciate your interest.
