Senior Program Associate - Climate Program
- Contribute to research including energy-economy modelling, development of sectoral roadmaps, policy analysis, and thematic studies on topics such as just energy transition, climate resilience, and low-carbon technology impacts.
- Understand and interpret findings from energy-economy modelling in India in the context of low-carbon development pathways.
- Contribute to the development and co-creation of alternate climate policy scenarios for India with relevant partners.
- Support data collection and analysis for energy-economy modelling initiatives within the team.
- Coordinate events for engagement with partners through roundtables, seminars, workshops, policy dialogues, training, and other communication and outreach activities.
- Contribute to the production of event summary reports and proceedings.
- Help develop tools to track and strengthen climate action planning.
- Publish research publications, thematic studies, low-carbon roadmaps, policy briefs, and blogs on topics related to long-term climate strategies, decarbonisation, low-carbon sectoral roadmaps, sectoral transition strategies, and just transitions.
- Stay updated on the policy landscape, sectoral developments, and industry trends about climate policy and just transitions.
- Post graduate degree in environmental/ climate science, economics, public policy, engineering, statistics, urban/ environmental planning, or related subject.
- Minimum 4-7 years of full-time work experience in research roles related to one or more of these topics: energy-economy modelling, environment-development issues, energy sector, climate policy, emissions inventory, or related topics.
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Proficiency in the use MS Office: Excel, Word & Powerpoint.
- Comfort with quantitative data analysis using tools like R, SPSS.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good understanding of climate/ energy policy issues and ecosystem in India.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of teams.
- Willingness to travel to project locations and support the organisation of workshops and partner consultations.
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
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People-centric to the core:
We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.
Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staffmember
Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance
Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle
Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities
Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.
Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
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