Consultant - Ministry of Mines

Council onEnergy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New DelhiConsultant – Technology Futures Terms of ReferenceAt CEEW, we are deliberateabout what we stand for (and what we don't stand for) as an employer. So, ifthe below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from youAt CEEW, we build careers in public policy● We offer strongvisionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale● We actively promoteleadership by initiative​● We celebrate talentand ambition​● You will be surroundedby smart ambitious people who will challenge you and help you grow​● You will learn fasterthan your peers in other organisations​● Curiosity andirreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW​● You will getabove -market remuneration​● We provide a safespace for all​● At CEEW, your life isyour example for others​ Designation offered: ConsultantFocus Areas: TechnologyFuturesReportingto: Senior Programme Lead –Technology FuturesDuration: One yearLocation: New DelhiContextGlobally, countries andcompanies are at aiming to transit to a low carbon pathway in the comingdecades. Many countries have already announced their Net Zero emission targetsstarting 2050. India has also committed to a Net -Zero path and aims to achievethe same by 2070. The country has also committed to setting up 500 GW ofnon -fossil fuel based power generation capacity, 50 per cent renewable energycapacity, reduction of one billion tonnes of carbon emission and reduction ofcarbon intensity by 45 per cent by 2030.To achieve clean energy deployment targets,strengthen the manufacturing sector and double -down on energy and foodsecurity, the development of critical minerals value chains is important.Critical minerals are important building blocks of technologies such as solarPV, wind turbine, batteries, electronics etc. and important from an economicand national security perspective. TheGovernment of India has carried out various reforms to further the developmentof critical minerals, including the incorporation of the National CriticalMineral Mission (NCMM). The Mission has an objective of ensuring a sustainable,resilient, and self -reliant critical minerals value chain in India. It willfocus on the entire value chain including exploration, extraction, processing,end -use, recycling and recovery of critical minerals.The research programme willinclude knowledge support, communication and coordination inputs to theMinistry of Mines on critical minerals, incorporating elements of supply -chain,processing and beneficiation technologies, market assessment and internationalcooperation.  Purpose:CEEW seeks to hire a Consultant for the TechnologyFutures team. The individual would be responsible for actively engaging withthe Ministry of Mines through knowledge support on critical minerals. Theindividual would also be required to engage with other relevant stakeholders inindustry, academia, and civil society. In the process he/she would need toconnect the work on critical minerals with relevant research programmes atTechnology Futures and at CEEW. The successful applicant will utilise theteam's research on critical minerals to inform policies and other supportingactivities. The candidate will conceptualise and identify policyrecommendations to support Indian policymakers on development of criticalminerals value chain in India and securing these minerals for the domesticindustry.We are looking for an experienced professional withhands -on experience and sectoral understanding, to manage build the Council'sengagement with the Ministry of Mines on critical minerals. He/She should beable to connect the dots across many moving parts and look for innovative waysto conduct and socialise research with the key decision makers.Job Duties and Accountabilities● Track latest developments in the criticalminerals sector at the national and international level.● Provide research and policy inputs to theMinistry of Mines regarding the development of critical minerals sector.● Support the Ministry of Mines with stakeholderengagement, communication and coordination support concerning relevant workstreams on critical minerals.● Work closely with sectoral experts at TechnologyFutures and other teams to develop short briefs and presentations with insightsand actionable recommendations.● Track best practices of other countries wherecritical minerals sector has flourished.● Build necessary networks with other keystakeholders in the government, industry, venture capitalists, technologystartups, academia and research institutions. Leverage the network to informrecommendations on critical minerals.● Develop research outputs in various forms suchas publications, journal papers, presentations reports, op -eds, and articles.● To participate in relevant conferences,workshops, training programmes as necessary to communicate research findingsand gain insights on new research in focus areas.● Support efforts to use new media platforms forthe wide dissemination of CEEW's work and, in turn, closer engagement with thewider community.SelectionEducation● Strong academic credentials, Master's degree preferably in publicpolicy/ economics/environmental economics/statistics, design thinkingand innovations, behavioural sciences and publicpolicy.Work Experience and Key Skill Requirements● 3 -5 years ofexperience in the field of public policy, strategic communications,government and public services.● Sound understanding of the relevant fields of study, and relatedpolicy environment.● Experience havingsupported government projects on sustainability, climate change, renewablesetc. ● Strong writing,networking and communication skills.● Experience in dealingwith public and private institutions within and outside India. Other Skills● Willingness to learnnew research and project management skills.● Ability to adapt tonew environment and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment● Striving for rigour inresearch and quality in work output● Ability to effectivelywork in a team while being able to independently drive ideas.● Ability to work in aninterdisciplinary and multicultural environment. Ifyou are passionate about informing policy on India's critical minerals, wewould like to speak to you. If you can conceptualise and communicate clearresearch on the issue, then we would definitely consider hiring you If youhave led high impact strategic communications and can collaborate closely with others to make this happen,you are probably the candidate we are looking for.CEEWoperates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to showflexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.CompensationCompetitivecompensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best ofstandards adopted by industry or other similar organizations for similar roles.Application ProcessCEEWis an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does notdiscriminate on the basis of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or caste. Femalecandidates are encouraged to apply.Applicationswill be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to applyat the earliest possible.Onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.