Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Research Analyst – Clean Air
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 below description 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 actively promote leadership by initiative
We celebrate talent and ambition
You will be surrounded by smart ambitious 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 – Research Analyst
Team/Focus Area – Clean Air
Reporting to – Programme Associate
Location – Delhi
Purpose
CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Research Analyst to expand its work in the Air Quality domain. As a Research Analyst, your role will be crucial in advancing our work in driving transformative changes through innovative research and policy solutions. Your work, as a Research analyst, will extend across various themes including air quality monitoring and measurement, understanding challenges in regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, research, data analysis and technical writing. This role requires you to stay updated about various sector-specific or cross-sectoral policy measures (like the C&D Management Rules 2016, the National Clean Air Programme etc.) for managing air quality. You should have a strong interest in these policy narratives by the government, and their implementation status at either the state or the city level to carry out policy evaluation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Programme Assistance
Air quality monitoring at the construction sites
To assist in CEEW’s ongoing research related to air quality management at the construction site. This includes the QA/QC and analysis of the data captured through the air quality monitors.
To conduct a comprehensive literature review, Identifying key research questions, collecting data and conducting data analyses using appropriate qualitative and quantitative approaches for the econometric analysis of clean construction.
Air quality data from urban centres
To manage the network of air quality monitors across multiple sites. Management (research and field) would include the co-location of sensors, and maintaining a database of air quality monitors.
This being a partner-facing role, we expect you to exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to build rapport, understand partner needs, and collaborate effectively
Assist or preferably independently write high-quality research reports, presentations, and fact sheets with actionable insights, informing stakeholders.
Selection Criteria
Education
Master’s degree with a specialisation in environmental engineering/economics or a related field
Should have a research background, including an understanding of experimental and analytical research
Business Experience
Minimum two years of relevant work experience, preferably in the Air Quality domain
Experience in project assistance and timely delivery of outputs
Experience in dealing with public and private stakeholders
Desirable skills
Experience with quantitative and qualitative research techniques, with intermediate experience in data analysis tools including any programming skill like R or Python
Understanding of statistical approaches for data analysis, or econometric analyses
Familiarity with public policy research techniques and tools is desirable
The ability to undertake mapping analysis using GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine), is desirable
Personality
Flexibility to adapt to new environments and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional setting
Dedication to maintaining rigour in research and ensuring high-quality work output.
Curiosity and a strong desire to continuously learn, evolve, and advance both personally and professionally, embracing rapid growth with a steep learning curve
Capability to collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment
Eagerness to travel, coordinate with the on-site team for data collection, and engage with key stakeholders, and drivers to achieve the project goals
Compensation
CEEW offers competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.
Application Process
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.
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