Programme Associate

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 through 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**

Programme Associate

**Reporting to**

Programme Lead

**Location**

Chandigarh

**Purpose**

**Job Duties and Accountabilities**

**Research**
- Provide technical handholding to government agencies on planning for/implementing national/state level bus improvement schemes such as PM E-bus Sewa, PM E-drive or state bus programmes.
- Provide technical handholding to government agencies on city bus procurement/operations planning, seamless integration of PT and IPT networks, bus system infrastructure planning (depots, bus stops, charging infrastructure etc.).
- To support research on development of KPIs for bus service performance - bus ridership, cost efficiency, bus fleet and asset management, e-bus charging etc. Contextualise the KPIs as per state and city level requirements. Also, support KPI development on societal/environmental indicators such as air pollution, GHG emissions, safety/accessibility of commuters etc.
- Support government agencies in establishing MRV processes for monitoring bus services and tracking their performance from central hubs.
- To co-ordinate and monitor data collection process, including evaluating data quality, developing questionnaires, etc.
- To develop analysis to support the team's existing research programmes and develop strategies for low-carbon mobility modes and urban and mobility planning integration.
- To present research to urban local bodies, state governments, research institutes, etc.
- To conduct qualitative and quantitative surveys and analyse using various data analysis software and tools.
- To undertake capacity-building initiatives in the various urban and mobility planning fields by identifying key gaps in the current institutional structures.

**Programme Assistance**
- Conceptualise and implement new research projects and tools using mobility datasets to solve various mobility issues in coordination with academia and relevant government agencies.
- Assist or preferably independently write high-quality research reports with actionable insights, informing government stakeholders.
- Assist with specific projects and overall plan of activities under mobility research, by being an integral part of the team.
- Assist in preparing presentations, fact sheets, research reports/papers and other research communication material.
- Assist in effective outreach of research outputs, through close coordination with communications team, engagement with wider network of stakeholders, and concerned policymakers.
- Assist and accompany senior team members for essential meetings and sessions, prepare notes, and conduct follow-ups as required.
- To keep a tab on the policy developments in India and across crucial countries of the world on energy sector, transport sector, and urban planning.
- Travel to project sites, when required, to monitor field surveys, conduct interviews or collect data for different research projects.
- To generate knowledge content - blogs, policy briefs in regular intervals.

**Selection Criteria**

**Education**
- Master’s degree with specialisation in transport planning/transportation engineering/urban planning or related field.
- Should have a strong research background, including an understanding of experimental and analytical research.
- Should have strong understanding of public bus system planning and operations.

**Experience**
- 5-8 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in working on bus system planning and operations.
- Experience in dealing with public and private institutions.
- Strong track record of project assistance and timely delivery of outputs.

**Main skills**
- Strong stakeholder liaison skills.
- Familiarity with public policy research techniques and tools is desirable.
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research techniques including experience in developing spread sheet models.
- Understanding of techno-economic analysis, cost & benefit analysis, sound knowledge of sustainable mobility concepts.
- Good written and oral communication skills; Good report writing skills.
- Ability to undertake mapping analysis using GIS and other major tools.
- Desirable: Relevant publications and prior experience in bus transportation planning.

**Personality**
- Ability to a