Programme Associate Power Markets Jaipur

Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) New Delhi

Programme Associate Power Markets (Jaipur)

Terms of Reference

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ProgrammeAssociate Power Markets

PowerMarkets

Location

Jaipur RajasthanIndia

Reporting to

Programme Lead / SeniorProgramme Lead

Duration

Fulltime

Purpose

At CEEW we envision adecarbonised electricity sector in India that provides reliable and affordableelectricity services to all. To pursue this vision we undertake interventions thatcan lead to robust grid planning flexible supplyside operationsfinancially sound and efficient power distribution companies and responsivedemand from consumers. We generate evidence for change devise and testsolutions provide implementation support to stakeholders and evaluate theimpact of initiatives on the ground.
To advance its powersector engagement in Rajasthan CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate with a strongunderstanding of the distribution sector grid planning and operations and handsonexperience in stakeholder engagement (including discoms electricity regulatorsstate governments power procurement entities and state load dispatch centres).The candidate will be expected to support the teams research efforts focusedon increasing the share of renewables in the grid optimising power procurementcosts improving billing and collection efficiency and embracing newtechnologies (smart meters and energyefficiency). She/he will work closelywith the state energy department discoms system operator regulator and otherkey stakeholders towards turning research into action.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Primary responsibilities

Coconceptualise and implement researchinterventions to test strategies that hold potential to improve financialhealth and operational efficiency of discoms

Identify renewable energy deployment integration andofftake issues and opportunities from the states perspective to coconceptualiseand execute research that can aid policy regulatory and market related changes

Assistin understanding new power market designs support mechanisms and regulatoryinterventions demonstrated in emerging and developing countries for enablinghigh RE shares in the power system

Conduct various types of analyses using advanced data analyticstools to further the research and programme objectives

Develop trustbased relationships with keystakeholders especially with discoms regulators system operators powerprocurement entity and other research organisations to understand thechallenges and opportunities in the state power sector transition deepen theimpact footprint collect necessary datasets for robust research anddisseminate findings and recommendations to gather regular feedback on theresearch

Share knowledge and findings on various internal and external platformsbased on the research and implementation efforts through presentations memos short reports opinion pieces videos etc. with supportfrom CEEWs Outreach team

Write highquality research reports and publish in leading peerreviewed journals

Track key power sector policy developments at the state nationaland international level

Selection Criteria

Qualification

• 
  Masters degree in quantitative economics statistics powersystems engineering or management public policy energy economics or relatedfield
  
• Anycertifications related to power sector regulations and operations would bedesirable
  
  

Work experience

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience. Candidates withextremely strong quantitative skills with lesser experience may also beconsidered
  

• Strong research background along with an understanding of theelectricity distribution renewables sector and power procurement practices ofdiscoms
  
  
• Track record of team and project management including timelydelivery of outputsDemonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement at statelevel
  
  

Key skills

Stronginterpersonal and influencing skills

• Proficiency in MSExcel is a must. Understanding of STATA/R/Python andother data visualisation tools would be an added advantage
  
• Excellentwritten and oral communication skills
  
• Ability to summarise and communicate the insights/findings inwritten and oral formats
  
• Proficiencyin Hindi and English language
  
  

Ifyou want to shape the future of power markets in India this is the place foryou!

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will berequired to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted byindustry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employerand the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age gendercaste ethnicity religion or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged toapply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciateyour interest.