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Designation offered: Clean Air Consultant
Team/Focus Area: Clean Air
Location: Ghaziabad-1/ Agra-1/ Kanpur-1
Reporting to: Programme Associate
About the programme
CEEW is working with the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (DoEF&CC), Government of Uttar Pradesh to improve the air quality in the State. The work includes, but not limited to:
a) supporting the DoEF&CC in all actions related to the emission inventory preparations, source apportionment studies and implementation of Clean Air Action Plans in the State
b) Ideating innovative technical solutions, and administrative tools for improving coordination
c) Capacity building and IEC activities.
The successful applicant will assist the team members in undertaking extensive field research including stakeholder engagement, and robust quantitative and qualitative analysis. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined below, the Air Quality consultant 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 and programme assistance
To understand the requirements from DoEF&CC in all works related to the implementation of clean air action plans in the state of Uttar Pradesh
To track and document best practices being adopted by cities across India/ world to mitigate air pollution
To understand the existing regulations and guidelines governing the management of air pollution
To set up a mechanism for collecting and analysing relevant data from different departments to track Uttar Pradesh’s progress towards meeting its clean air goals
To conduct research on innovative technical solutions for air quality improvement
To assess the economic implications of the deployment of identified solutions
To assess the barriers to the deployment of identified solutions
To design solutions for strengthening the enforcement of existing regulations and improving coordination among various departments within the cities as well as the state
To provide research content for the organisation's web pages, blogs, issue briefs, etc.
To engage with relevant stakeholders from industries, policy experts, academicians, and other stakeholders
To assist CEEW’s Air Quality team’s outreach efforts at the state level. This will also include conceptualisation of training modules and organisation of training workshops
Qualification
Master’s/ PhD degree in engineering, environmental policy, and related streams
Work Experience
2-3 years of experience in policy research and managing government relations is desirable
Experience in field research, data collection, training of enumerators, survey sample design, pilot testing, monitoring activities is preferred.
Relevant research experience in the domain of air quality management, or, the larger environmental sector.
Key Skills
Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to write coherent and concise emails, minutes of meetings, policy briefs, and reports
Must be proficient in Hindi and English
Must have strong research skills – the capability to carry out systematic literature review, and familiarity with research methods
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders from private entrepreneurs to public sector unit official
CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking various tasks.
Compensation
Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.
Application Process
CEEW is an equal-opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.
Skills Required
- Master's or PhD degree in engineering, environmental policy, or a related field
- Proficiency in Hindi and English
- Strong analytical and writing skills, including policy briefs, reports, emails, and meeting minutes
- Strong research skills, including systematic literature review and familiarity with research methods
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including private entrepreneurs and public-sector officials
- Two to three years of experience in policy research and government relations
- Experience in field research, data collection, enumerator training, survey sample design, pilot testing, and monitoring
- Relevant research experience in air-quality management or the environmental sector
- Flexibility to undertake varied and unanticipated responsibilities
What We Do
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is an India-based, globally engaged, independent and non-partisan not-for-profit policy research institution and think tank. It analyses critical questions concerning energy, environment and water, using data, integrated analysis and strategic outreach to influence resource use and sustainable development. CEEW conducts high-quality research and advises policymakers across India and the Global South through evidence-based public engagement.
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