Senior
Engagement Associate/ Engagement Associate - Distributed Renewable Energy
Council
on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
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!
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
Designation offered
Senior Engagement Associate/ Engagement Associate
Team/ Focus area
Energy Transitions
Reporting to
Programme lead
Location
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Duration
Full Time
Purpose
At CEEW, we envision a decarbonised
electricity sector in India that provides reliable and affordable electricity
services to all. To pursue this vision, we undertake interventions that can
lead to accelerated and diversified deployment of renewable energy, socially
and environmentally responsible deployment of RE. We generate evidence for
change, engage with policymakers to devise and implement policies and
programmes, and evaluate the impact of initiatives on the ground.
We are
looking for a Senior Engagement Associate/ Engagement Associate to support the
team’s research efforts on increasing the share of distributed renewables (DRE)
in the grid. To accelerate the deployment, the candidate needs to build
expertise on three fronts – nudging the consumer to adopt new technologies,
identifying solutions with equitable incentives for stakeholders and
facilitating the process with conducive policies and regulations. We are
looking for a candidate with a comprehensive understanding of tariff
mechanisms, state-level policies and regulations pertaining to distributed
renewables, hands-on experience in stakeholder engagement (including discoms,
electricity regulators, state governments and developers), profound
understanding of consumer behaviour, and the power market.
Job duties and Accountabilities
Desirable Outcomes (first year)
● Expand the distributed RE programme in at
least one state and support in other states.
● Build your profile and network in the state as
a sector expert
● Conceptualise and execute at least one
innovative idea to scale up the adoption of distributed renewable energy (DRE)
in the priority state
Research Support
● Monitor and analyse policy and regulatory
developments in renewable energy markets at the state, national, and
international level, and support timely responses to updates in priority
states.
● Identify deployment issues and opportunities
from the state's perspective to co-conceptualise policy, regulatory, and market
interventions with the team.
● Develop go-to-market strategies for innovative
business models and establish private sector partnerships to implement ideas on
the ground.
● Develop trust-based relationships with key
stakeholders — discoms, regulators, state nodal agencies, and developers — to
understand challenges and opportunities in the sector.
● Share knowledge and findings across internal
and external platforms through presentations, memos, briefs, and opinion
pieces, with support from CEEW's Outreach team
Programme Assistance
● Assist in project implementation by
contributing towards preparing detailed activity plans and timelines, resource
planning, stakeholder management, and donor engagement
● Contribute to the team's outreach efforts,
including organising webinars and physical events and representing CEEW in
industry events.
● Write memos, briefs and issue notes which
could be circulated among senior government officials and other internal and
external stakeholders
● Building stronger ties with government,
industry and institutional partners.
Selection Criteria
Qualification
● Strong academic credentials, preferably a
Master’s degree with a specialisation in renewable energy technologies,
economics, public policy or related field
Work experience
● At least 5 years of experience in the field of
power sector, policy/industry engagement and project management, preferably in
the area of electricity policy, renewable energy, energy systems;
● Sound understanding of India’s energy markets
(specifically grid-connected DRE markets) and policy and regulatory
environment.
● Familiarity with distribution sector
operations, emerging RE technologies, battery storage, and grid integration
challenges
● Strong track record of team and project
management, including timely delivery of outputs
● Experience in executing on-ground
implementation projects would be preferred.
Key skills
● Strong analytical skills and familiarity with
research methods.
● Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS
PowerPoint
● Excellent written and verbal communication,
with the ability to present insights clearly and concisely.
● Proficiency in Odia and the English language
is a must.
● Active user of AI tools for research
synthesis, drafting, and engagement preparation
Personality
● Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and
multicultural environment.
● Ability to adapt and deliver under tight
deadlines in a professional environment.
● Striving for rigour in research and quality in
work output.
● Willingness to learn, grow, and develop - both
in personal and professional life - at a rapid pace with a steep learning
curve.
Compensation
Competitive compensation – commensurate to the
experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other
similar organisations for similar roles.
Application Process
CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the
candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of
tasks. CEEW is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged
to apply.