Council on
Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Consultant - Clean Air
Terms of reference
At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what
we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a
chord, we would love to hear from you!
● We offer visionary solid leadership – with emphasis on
research and impact at scale
● We actively promote leadership through initiative
● We celebrate talent and ambition
● You will be surrounded by intelligent people who will
challenge you and help you grow
● You will learn faster than your peers in other
organisations
● Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility,
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 others
Designation offered
Consultant
Team/ Focus area
Clean Air Team
New Delhi, India
Reporting to
Programme Associate
Contract Period
1 year (Extendable)
The candidate is expected to have good data
analysis and presentation skills.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individual
should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as and when
necessary.
Job duties and accountabilities
Primary Responsibilities
Research
● Write software programs to fetch and analyse air
quality and data from diverse sources.
● Analyse data via statistical and machine
learning models and build tools for the same.
● Perform statistical bias correction of air
quality forecasts.
● Generate high-quality research reports, policy
briefs and publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. Generate other
knowledge products such as blogs, policy briefs, etc., at regular intervals.
Programme assistance
● Support effective outreach of research outputs
through coordination with the outreach team and engagement with a broader
network of stakeholders and concerned policymakers.
● Participate in relevant conferences, workshops,
and training programmes for a comprehensive understanding of developments
relevant to the air quality sector.
Selection Criteria
Qualification
Bachelor's/Master's
degree in Science, Engineering or related fields.
Work
experience
● 0-1 years of experience.
Key skills
● Ability to code proficiently in a programming
language, preferably Python.
● Prior experience in a programming/data science
role.
● Ability to present the work in a lucid manner.
● Creative thinker with demonstrated success in
implementing out-of-the-box content ideas.
● Demonstrated abilities to manage multiple
priorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast-paced
environment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
● Strong drive and initiative, a self-starter.
Desirable skills
● Ability to code in JavaScript.
● Experience with GIS software.
● Prior experience in backend development
“If
you are passionate about cleaning India’s air and if you can turn air quality
data into actionable insights, then we would definitely consider hiring you! If
you can collaborate closely with others to make this happen, you are probably
the candidate we are looking for.”
CEEW operates in a dynamic
environment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in
undertaking a variety of tasks.
Compensation
Competitive compensation –
commensurate with the experience and matching the best 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 as early as
possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will
be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 0-1 years of work experience
- Proficiency in a programming language, preferably Python
- Prior experience in a programming or data science role
- Ability to present work clearly
- Creative thinking and demonstrated success implementing innovative content ideas
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and internal or external resources while meeting deadlines and quality standards
- Strong drive, initiative, and self-starter ability
- JavaScript coding ability
- Experience with GIS software
- Prior backend development experience
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.
