Research Analyst

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),
New Delhi
Research Analyst– Sustainable Water Programme

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!

•  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 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

Research Analyst

Programme Associate, Sustainable Water

New Delhi

Purpose

The CEEW’s sustainable water programme informs policy-making for the sustainable development of water resources and their effective management through research in the areas of: circular water economy for urban resilience; climate risk-informed water security planning; climate-adaptive water governance; and water accounting-based planning.

For its sustainable water programme, CEEW seeks to hire a Research Analyst with a good understanding of India’s water sector. An ideal candidate should have a thorough understanding of urban water management issues and challenges, especially considering the climate variability and change, and the current policy discourse (supply and demand management, and used water treatment, recycling, and reuse) for addressing them. The candidate should have prior experience working in the used water management and circular economy sectors.

Along with a policy research orientation, the candidate should possess strong data analysis skills and support the organisation in accessing various existing secondary data sets, such as those from the Census of India, Urban Local Bodies, Central and State Pollution Control Boards, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Jal Shakti, India WRIS or any other data sets available in the public domain. The candidate should have proficiency in using statistical tools. Hands-on experience with geo-spatial tools and experience of working in projects involving the engagement of urban local bodies will be desirable.

●        Undertaking policy and data analysis for mainstreaming treated used water (TUW) reuse in local governance.

●        Assist in the development of city-level TUW reuse plans.

●        Conduct primary surveys, including sampling, design and questionnaire development, and undertake field visits to collect data and information related to water supply and demand across different sectors within the city or specific region.   

●        Analyse primary and secondary water-related datasets using statistical tools to estimate the city water balance, assess the existing used water management scenario, and identify TUW reuse avenues.

●        Conduct a financial assessment using various budget estimation techniques to assess the financial viability of the proposed  city-level treated used water reuse plan

●        Conduct life cycle cost assessments of used water treatment technologies

●        Assist in writing high-quality research reports

●        Generate knowledge content – blogs, policy briefs, etc., at regular intervals

●        Assist in preparing presentations, fact sheets, and other research communication material

●        Assist team members for important meetings and sessions, prepare notes, and conduct follow-ups, as required

●        Assist in coordination with the outreach team, engagement with a wider network of stakeholders, and concerned policymakers

●        Travel to project sites, if required, to monitor field surveys, conduct interviews or collect data for different research projects

●        Any other assistance that may be required

●        Master’s degree in environmental sciences/management/planning, water resources management, urban planning/management, hydrology, public policy or a related field

●        Prior experience in working with urban local bodies, used water treatment technologies and reuse solutions, and the economics of used water resource management.

●        Proven evidence of conducting effective stakeholder engagement.

●         1–2 years of work experience

●        Competent in collecting and analysing data

●        Good report writing skills

●        Good data visualisation skills

●        Competent in using MS Office application suite

●        Proficiency in RS/GIS will be an added advantage

●        Willingness to learn new skills in research and project management

●        Ability to adapt and deliver work under tight deadlines in a professional environment

●        Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output

●        Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment

Competitive compensation – commensurate with 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 based on age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.