About the job
Purpose
The CEEW’s sustainable water programe informs policy-making for the sustainable development of water resources and their effective management through research in areas of circular economy in used water management and water bodies rejuvenation; capacity building for mainstreaming climate action in water; sustainable development through policy coherence in food, land, and water systems; and water accounting-based planning.
For its Sustainable Water programme, CEEW seeks to hire a Programme Associate having good exposure to water, energy and agriculture domains. An ideal candidate should understand the nexus among them, the challenges in addressing the nexus, and the policy discourse followed in India for the same. Also, the candidate should possess strong data analysis skills, be proficient in using statistical tools, research writing, and support the organisation in extending its network with the government and non-government stakeholders in the Indian states.
Job duties and accountabilities
● Understand the water, energy and agriculture space including their nexus while India moves
towards transition to clean energy, including solar, pumped storage hydropower, etc., its likely impacts on water and land resources, and the challenges in managing sectoral water demands.
● Undertake qualitative and quantitative research that includes: systematic review for evidence research and meta-analysis, prepare questionnaires for key informant interviews and other data collection/survey instruments, analyse data using quantitative and qualitative tools and methods, conduct stakeholders’ consultations, and prepare research reports.
● Travel to field sites, and conduct and facilitate fieldwork including focus group discussions, interviews, meetings, and training for gathering primary information.
● Regularly track policy measures taken by the government and their implementation status in water, energy (including renewables), and agriculture sectors in India.
● Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and generate other knowledge products for different audiences such as blogs, policy briefs, op-eds, etc., at regular intervals. ● Establishing and managing relationships with project counterparts from CEEW’s partners.
Project Assistance
● Assist senior researchers in the team in conceptualising new projects, and developing high impact research proposals.
● Contribute to development of cross-team research proposals and undertake such research studies.
● Assist with project and programme implementation, including preparing presentations, factsheets and other communication materials.
● Assist 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 water, energy and agriculture.
● Assist senior team members in important meetings and sessions, such as prepare notes, and conduct follow ups, as required.
