The Council on Energy, Environment and Water is one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. CEEW uses data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach to explain – and change – the use, reuse, and misuse of resources.
Job Description
CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Research Analyst to expand its work in the area of low carbon economy, particularly in the evolving field of AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use) sector. Our programme of work on policy analysis is driven with the broader objective to support India’s energy and climate policy through evidence based unbiased research and cutting-edge analytical approaches. The candidate should have a strong interest in climate policy issues along with an inclination towards sustainable agriculture and land-use emissions approaches. Prior knowledge in Integrated Assessment Modelling will be an advantage.
Job Responsibilities
Research and analysis
To study existing literature and build analytical understanding of the Indian AFOLU sector emissions and their reduction potentiality
To conduct an in-depth modelling exercise (using GCAM) focusing on a particular theme of the AFOLU sector using relevant tools and software
To develop research projects to strengthen and expand the existing programme of research with particular focus on AFOLU sector
To survey and analyze the research data using different data analysis software and tools
To publish in high quality peer reviewed national and international journals
To present research to key constituencies, advisory bodies, conferences & research institutes
To develop research networks locally, nationally and internationally in support of research programmes
To extrapolate and verify data provided by research analysts/programme officers, evaluate, organise and edit the data into comprehensive standard report forms
To develop surveys and questionnaires and to collect, collate and analyze responses using different data analysis software and tools
To keep a tab on the policy developmentsin India and across key countries of the world on AFOLU, energy, and climate policy
To write research reports/papers
To generate knowledge content – blogs, policy briefs in regular intervals
To engage with relevant stakeholders, represent organization and attend conferences and sessions, relevant to climate policy
To travel to project sites, when required, to conduct interviews or collect data for different research projects
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