Programme Associate

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Programme Associate - CEEW Centre for Energy Finance

Terms of Reference

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**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:

- Programme Associate, CEEW Centre for Energy Finance

Reporting to:

- Programme Lead, CEEW Centre for Energy Finance

Location:

- New Delhi

**Purpose**

CEEW offers an intellectually challenging and conducive work environment, with a focus on research rigour, innovative thinking, and strategic outreach. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join the interdisciplinary CEEW team.

**Job Duties and Accountabilities**:
**Research**
- Track policy, regulatory, and market developments associated with carbon markets, carbon pricing and sustainable finance.
- Undertake rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis of market challenges using a variety of mathematical tools and interdisciplinary methodologies.
- Develop fit-for-purpose policy, regulatory, or market-related solutions to address challenges.
- Write reports/issue briefs/blogs/op-eds for the dissemination of analyses and outreach.
- Collaborate within and across teams and institutions to further CEEW-CEF’s endeavours.

**Programme Assistance**
- Assist with programme implementation, including help with preparing presentations and policy recommendations.
- Assist with planning and executing events such as meetings, consultation workshops, round table discussions, etc.
- Assist with building relationships with a wider community of industry and government stakeholders in the sustainability domain.
- Support efforts to use new media platforms for wide dissemination of CEEW-CEF’s work and, in turn, closer engagement with the wider community.
- Respond to research requests from senior researchers, discuss research needs, and prepare responses that synthesise and analyse information.
- Participate constructively in team meetings.

**Shortlisting Criteria**

**Education**

**Professional Skills**
- Two to five years’ experience in consulting, multilateral/bilateral financial institutions, government agencies or think tanks.
- Prior experience related to carbon markets, carbon pricing and sustainable finance is desired.
- Prior experience in or an understanding of issues associated with international climate change negotiations (specifically climate finance and carbon markets) would be considered favourably.
- Experience in large programmes with significant stakeholder management would be an added advantage

**Main Skills**
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to engage with senior officials and business leaders.
- Strong oral communication skills with an interest in public speaking.
- Good writing skills with the ability to write opinion pieces, policy briefs, and reports.

**Compensation**

Competitive compensation - commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organizations for similar roles.

**Application Process