Programme Associate

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Programme Associate - Climate Resilience (Adaptation Finance)

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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 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

**Team/ Focus area**

Climate Resilience

**Reporting to**

Programme Lead/Senior Programme Lead

**Location**

New Delhi, India

**Purpose**

In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individual should be prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional responsibilities.

**About the focus area**:
The Climate Resilience programme at CEEW envisions a future where institutions, infrastructure, economies, and people are insulated from the risks of a changing climate. Backed by rigorous data analysis, integrated research, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, our work is geared towards building on-ground community resilience by:
Examining, identifying, assessing and predicting risks related to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts, and cyclones, variabilities in temperature and rainfall, and the compounding impacts of associated climate events at the national and sub-national levels.

Building tools to assess community resilience and adaptation capabilities and help climate-proof infrastructure and livelihoods through data-driven research and strategic outreach.

Identifying, assessing, and supporting the implementation of financial models, including private and blended finance models, to fund adaptation measures at the local-, state-, and national-levels.

**Job Duties and Accountabilities**

**Research and analysis**
- Conduct desk-based secondary research and literature reviews on adaptation finance, including tracking global and national trends, and consolidating findings to highlight stakeholder narratives and priorities in the sector.
- Contribute to identifying financial instruments, investment strategies, innovative financial models, and policy frameworks used globally and within India to scale adaptation finance and close financing gaps.
- Support in synthesizing research findings to produce high-quality outputs such as reports, policy briefs, and journal articles.
- Undertake qualitative research for projects that include but are not limited to:

- Conducting systematic evidence reviews and meta-analyses on adaptation finance.
- Assisting in stakeholder consultations, high-level dialogues, and expert interviews to gather actionable insights.
- Carry out quantitative research focused on socio-economic and financial datasets, including climate expenditure assessments, investment gap analysis, and scenario modeling.

**Other responsibilities**
- Support the estimation of adaptation finance gaps across sectors and regions by analyzing financial flows, risks, and benefits.
- Respond to research requests from senior researchers by synthesizing and analyzing information to support policy design and decision-making.
- Assist in preparing and delivering presentations, communication materials, and data visualizations for diverse audiences.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of events such as report launches, workshops, and roundtable discussions.
- Actively participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to develop innovative approaches to adaptation finance challenges.
- Provide inputs on research methodologies and analytical tools for adaptation finance and resilience-building projects.

**Qualification**
- Master’s/PhD in finance, green economics, environmental economics, investment banking, public policy, sustainable development, or related fields.
- A strong background in climate finance, adaptation finance, or related domains is highly preferred.

**Qualification**
- 4-5 years of experience in areas such as climate finance, development finance, investment analysis, or public policy research.

**Key Skills**
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of mixed-method research approaches (qualitative and quantitative) for policy evaluation, sectoral financial analysis, and climate risk assessments.
- Familiarity with qualitative literature review techniques and analysis software is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in policies and financing mechanisms for climate change adaptation, resilient infrastructure, disaster management, and allied sectors.
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