Council on Energy,
Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Terms of Reference
Research Intern
We are particular about what
we stand for (and what we do not stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below
description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!
At CEEW, we build careers in
public policy
● We offer strong
visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale
● We actively promote
leadership by initiative
● We celebrate talent
and ambition
● You will be surrounded
by smart 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
Job Designation: Research Intern
Number of Positions: 02
Job Location: New Delhi
Reporting to: Programme Associate
Duration: 3 months
Purpose:
The intern will contribute to
developing sector-specific emission factors for MSMEs by:
- Assisting in designing
and executing surveys and data collection related to energy use, production
processes, and emission profiles of MSMEs.
- Supporting on-field
data verification for selected MSME units.
- Performing literature
reviews to gather existing emission factors and methodologies used for similar
sectors.
- Assisting in the
analysis and validation of collected data.
- Supporting the team in
report preparation, presentations, and workshops.
Job duties
and accountabilities
Research & Analysis:
● Assist in data
collection related to energy use, production processes, and emission profiles
of MSMEs.
● Support on-field data
verification for selected MSME units.
● Utilise different
advanced data analysis, visualisation, and reporting tools
to identify hotspots (like Excel, Python/R, QGIS/Google Earth Engine)
● Conduct research and
analysis on the current status of MSMEs with respect to environmental
regulations, particularly concerning air pollution and emissions control.
● Utilise knowledge of
boiler operation, efficiency calculations, and fuel consumption patterns to
support the assessment of emissions from thermal energy processes within MSMEs.
● Develop strategies and
frameworks to assist MSMEs in transitioning to cleaner technologies and practices,
utilising insights gained from field surveys.
Selection Criteria
Qualification
● Bachelor’s/Master’s in
Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation & Control /Electrical &
Electronics Engineering.
Key skills
● Desirable: Experience with GIS packages like
ArcGIS or QGIS, Google Earth Engine
● Desirable: Experience in statistical tools and
data representation
● Must have strong
communication skills for effective, efficient, and adaptive verbal and written
communication, and active listening.
● The candidate should
be willing to travel.
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 to the experience and matching the best of standards
adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening
- Willingness to travel for field data verification
- Experience with GIS packages such as ArcGIS or QGIS and Google Earth Engine
- Experience with statistical tools and data representation
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.
