Council on
Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Research Intern – Energy Transitions
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
Designation offered
Research Intern
Team/ Focus area
Energy Transitions
New Delhi, India
Duration
3 to 6 months
Programme Associate
Job duties and accountabilities
Research and analysis
● Research: The research intern will conduct thorough
research into extended producer responsibility frameworks in different sectors,
their gaps, and challenges. The research will also include analysing the waste
flows of clean energy technologies with other waste streams and framing
recommendations for effective waste management.
● Data collection and stakeholder consultation: The
research intern will identify relevant stakeholders across the value chain of
clean technology waste management. In addition, the intern will prepare
questionnaires, conduct interviews, and conduct field visits to gather data on
clean energy manufacturing and deployment and estimate waste generation.
● Analysing data: The research intern will be responsible
for organising and analysing data gathered to develop an estimate of waste
generation. This may involve using statistical and technical softwares (like
python, excel etc.) and other tools to identify trends, patterns, and
correlations in the data.
Other
responsibilities
● Assist with project implementation, including help with
preparing presentations, factsheets, and other communication material.
● Support efforts in executing other projects on climate
co-benefits of other sectors.
Selection Criteria
Qualification
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in
environmental engineering, environmental management or planning, urban
planning, urban sanitation, waste management, or related field.
Work experience
● 0-1 years of experience.
● Desirable - Prior work experience in research on
waste management or circular economy.
Key skills
● Strong ability to identify and manage
stakeholders and carry out consultations.
● Strong ability to organise, process, and analyse
data sets that are used and derived through stakeholder consultation, secondary
research and software tools.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
● Ability to summarise and communicate the
insights/findings as reports and presentations.
● Strong technical expertise and interpersonal
skills.
● Proficiency in MS Excel and understanding of
programming languages like Python and other software for performing
quantitative analysis/simulations.
● Proficiency in Hindi and English is a must.
Personality
● Willingness to work on multi-disciplinary
projects.
● Willingness to learn new research and project
management skills.
● Ability to identify creative solutions to vexing
challenges in taking policy to action.
● Ability to adapt and deliver under tight
deadlines in a professional environment.
● Ability to effectively work in a team while
being able to independently drive the work with minimum assistance.
● Ability and willingness to dig deeper into
details, while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture.
● Willingness to learn, grow and develop at a
personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
● Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and
multicultural environment.
CEEW operates in
a dynamic environment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility
in undertaking a variety of tasks.
Compensation
Competitive
compensation – commensurate with the experience and matching the best of the
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 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.
