Senior Associate

Senior Programme Associate, Clean Energy CE/OD-04/06-10/25 The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to support & lead the organisation’s research and policy engagement in the Clean Energy Programme. A successful applicant must have a proven aptitude for analytical research and multi-stakeholder engagement, comprehensive knowledge of India's clean energy policy and regulatory landscape, and excellent communication skills. The candidate must clearly understand and appreciate the role played by think tanks in shaping public policy and supporting their implementation. Required Experience : 5 - 8 years Programme Director, Clean Energy Our work is rooted in regional priorities to accelerate environmental actions at the sub-national level and to improve national policies and plans to support it. \ The Clean Energy Programme The Clean Energy Programme at iFOREST aims to address the regional disparities in India’s renewable energy (RE) expansion. The programme focuses on promoting green energy transitions in eastern and northeastern states, which lag behind the southern and western states. We work with regulators, policymakers, industry representatives, and civil society to drive inclusive RE growth. . Support and execute the research initiatives of the Clean Energy Programme. Write research documents, including analytical reports and policy papers based on evidence. Stay abreast with the latest developments and debates in the clean energy sector Support the outreach and communication initiatives of the Clean Energy Programme. Contribute to the design of the institution’s/programme’s outreach strategy. Contribute to building policy-research partnerships with government, industry and other stakeholders. Build and leverage relationships to conduct roundtables, convenings, and report release meetings with government, industry, civil society, media, etc. Present research findings on multiple forums, from large convenings to senior policy makers. Programme building. Contribute to shaping the overall strategy for the programme, aligned with institutional priorities, sector-specific issues and ongoing work of other key institutions. Support development of new concept notes, proposals, theory of change and budgets for projects/interventions that further institutional objectives. Qualification & Work Experience Master’s degree (minimum) from a recognised institution in a relevant field, including management, economics, public policy, energy policy, renewable energy technology etc. 5 to 8 years of work experience in research, consulting or advisory-related fields, focusing specifically on the renewable energy sector. Comprehensive understanding of India’s clean energy sector. Deep knowledge of India's energy policies, programmes, regulations and initiatives at the national and sub-national levels. Informed about ongoing discussions around clean energy and climate change at the international and national levels. Proficiency in research and writing. Authored at least two research publications related to clean energy in the last five years. Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative methods of research, utilising software such as Excel, R, and QGIS. Experience in managing research teams, including building research methodologies and organising structured data collection. Demonstrated ability to build connections and engage with a diverse group of people on research and policy issues on multiple platforms. A pre-existing network of stakeholders in the clean energy sector. In addition, our institution strongly supports professional development through education, training and capacity building. We offer highly competitive salaries in a think tank space, and reward performance through annual appraisals. The final designation of a successful candidate will be based on qualifications and experience. We prefer that candidates submit online applications at .