Research Analyst

Councilon Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi     Research Analyst (Air Quality)Terms of referenceAt CEEW, we aredeliberate about what we stand for (and what we don't stand for) as anemployer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hearfrom youAt CEEW, we build careers in public policy●       We offer strong visionary leadership – withemphasis on research and impact at scale●       We actively promote leadership by initiative●       We celebrate talent and ambition●       You will be surrounded by smart people whowill challenge you and help you grow●       You will learn faster than your peers in otherorganisations●       Curiosity and irreverence, as well asresponsibility, 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 othersDesignation offeredResearchAnalystTeam/ Focus areaAirQualityLocationNew Delhi, IndiaReportingto ProgrammeAssociate Purpose: CEEW'sRisks and Adaptation team seeks to hire a Research Analyst position in the AirQuality team to expand its capacity to conduct field research in the area ofagricultural residue burning in north -western India and air quality managementin India. The ideal candidate must have prior knowledge of agriculturalpolicies in India, interlinkages between agriculture and air pollution as wellas the current air quality policy ecosystem. Thesuccessful applicant will assist the team members in undertaking extensivefield research including stakeholder engagement, and robust quantitative andqualitative analysis. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlinedbelow, the Research Analyst should be prepared, as and when necessary, to takeon additional responsibilities and respond to events and developments thatcannot be anticipated easily.Job Duties and AccountabilitiesResearch●       Independentlymanage allocated workstreams on quantitative and quantitative applied researchon agricultural and air quality issues in North -western states of India. ●       Identifyingkey research question(s), designing the research approach/framework, collectionof data and data analyses using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative,and presenting the analyses in a coherent narrative in different formats suchas journal publications, reports, op -ed articles, and consultation meetings.●       Travel tofield sites, whenever necessary, to conduct fieldwork including focus groupdiscussions, interviews, meetings, training, and gathering primary information.●       Regularlytrack policy measures taken by the government and their implementation statusthat connects sustainable agriculture and air quality in India and globally.●       Writehigh -quality research reports, publish in leading peer -reviewed journals andgenerate other knowledge products for the different audiences such as blogs,policy briefs in regular intervals.●       Establishing and managing relationshipswith diverse stakeholders ranging from research organisations, experts inagricultural finance and insurance, grass -root organisations, and governmentdepartments.Programme assistance●       Supportthe senior researchers in conceptualising new projects, development ofhigh -impact research proposals, stakeholder engagement events and applicationsfor research and general donor funding.●       Supporteffective outreach of research outputs through coordination with the outreachteam, engagement with a broader network of stakeholders, and concernedpolicymakers.●       Participatein relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes for a comprehensiveunderstanding of developments relevant to the agriculture and air qualitysector.Shortlisting CriteriaQualification●       Bachelor's/Master's degree inengineering, environmental policy, agricultural economics, and related streams.Work Experience●       1 -2 years experience in policy research●       Relevant research experience in the domain ofagriculture and/or air quality management.●       Experience in dealing with stakeholders(farmers, grassroots workers, government, etc.)●       Experience in field research, for datacollection/training of enumerators/sampling of households/pilottesting/monitoring activities (preferred)●       Familiarity with Punjab'scontribution to India's agriculture sector, the state's agricultural policyframework, and crop residue management is desirableKey skills ●       Must be proficient in Punjabi,Hindi, and English●       Must have strong communication skills foreffective, efficient, and adaptive verbal and written communication, and activelistening●       Experiencein using statistical software – R/Stata/Python●       Must have strong research skills – the capability to carry out systematicliterature review, familiarity with research methods is a bonus "Millions of people living in theIndo -Gangetic Plain (IGP) bear the brunt of decades -old stubble burningpractice in Northern India. It is evident that the crop residue burning problemrequires both short -term management through existing solutions and long -termpolicies. If you are passionate about cleaning India's air and empowering itsfarmers' then we woulddefinitely consider hiring you If you can collaborate closely with others to make thishappen, 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 organisations for similar roles.Application ProcessCEEWis an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does notdiscriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, orsexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.Applications will be reviewed on a rollingbasis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.Only shortlisted candidates will be notifiedby us. We appreciate your interest.