Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) Looking For ▷ [Only 24h Left] Research Assistant at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Full Time

Team/ Focus area: Power Markets (Vidyut Sakhi)

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Duration: 1 year

Purpose : CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate with an understanding of the power sector landscape of Uttar Pradesh. Our power sector programme is driven by the mission to support Uttar Pradesh’s $1 trillion economy vision by examining and promoting operational, financial, and environmental sustainability throughout the value chain of the electricity sector through evidence-based objective research and cutting-edge analytical approaches. We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, and detail-oriented researcher with a specific focus on understanding policy, regulatory, and market hurdles in the evolving power landscape of Uttar Pradesh.

The successful applicant will assist fellow researchers in undertaking robust quantitative and

qualitative analysis. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined below, the candidate

should be prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional responsibilities and respond to events and developments that cannot be anticipated easily.

Job duties and accountabilities:-

Research

• Conduct data analysis using a variety of tools (e.g., MS Excel, STATA), generate reports and

monitor progress.

• Partner with district government stakeholders to co-create effective project systems and

implementation plans.

• Design and execute primary research surveys, including questionnaire development and

data collection through field visits.

• Analyse survey data, collaborate with stakeholders to interpret findings, and document

results effectively.

• Assist in developing training materials and work with the outreach team to ensure effective

communication with stakeholders.

• Regularly engage with district government representatives, clearly communicate project

information and goals, and monitor progress toward achieving them.

• Document program-related activities and outcomes

Personality

• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and fluid environment- Ability to work on own initiative and communicate effectively as a team member- Ability to effectively work on multiple research projects at the same time- Willingness to show initiative and lead in order to handle unforeseen challenges- Ability to design new interventions and execute effectively

Qualification:-Master’s degree in Rural Management, development economics, statistics, public policy, energy economics or related field.Previous internships in any related fields would be an advantage.

Key skills

• Must have strong technical expertise and interpersonal skills.- Proficiency in Excel is a must. Experience with visualisation tools like tableau and spatial- analysis tools would be a bonus.- Excellent written and oral communication skills.- Ability to summarise and communicate the insights/findings as reports and presentations.- Proficiency in Hindi and English is a must; proficiency in multiple languages is preferred.- Experience in dealing with different stakeholders, including central and state government- officials, discom officials, and researchers is essential.