Programme Lead Clean Air Solid waste management
Programme Lead Clean Air Solid waste management
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Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) New Delhi
Programme Lead Clean Air (Solid waste management)
Terms of Reference
At CEEW we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we dont 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 abovemarket remuneration
We provide a safe space for all
At CEEW your life is your example for others
Designation offered
Programme Lead Clean Air (Solid waste management)
Team/Focus Area
Clean Air
Location
New Delhi
Reporting to
Senior Programme Lead
Purpose
The multidisciplinary Clean Air team at CEEW generates data and evidence to drive scalable action and strengthen the capacity of governments and industries through institutional collaborations to improve Indias air quality. The teams work spans diverse verticals including crop residue management clean cooking solid waste management industrial pollution management clean construction air quality governance and air quality data analytics & forecasting. Its research is guided by five levers of change: capacity building for government agencies generating transparent and credible data developing innovative solutions demonstrating industrial leadership and raising public demand for clean air.
CEEWs Clean Air team seeks to hire a driven and passionate Programme Lead to spearhead our work on open burning and solid waste management at the national state and city levels. The candidate will be pivotal in identifying gaps in existing governance mechanisms designing evidencebased solutions and driving impactful collaborations with key stakeholders. Expertise or experience in behavioural economics is highly desirable.
This role demands a blend of managerial technical and strategic communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Indias solid waste management domain be familiar withkey legislations policies and flagship programmes and have a strong network with key stakeholders. Understanding emissions from solid waste air quality management governance regulatory frameworks and institutional arrangements is also desired. Strong experience in stakeholder engagement drafting policy recommendations and managing research projects is essential. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are critical for preparing concise briefing notes policy reports and presentations for diverse audiences under tight deadlines.
Job Duties and Accountabilities
Strategy
Support the Senior Programme Lead in developing a strategy for the Clean Air programme that aligns with institutional goals and national priorities in solid waste management.
Engage with current and potential funders and stakeholders including central state and citylevel government entities as well as policy and research institutions to establish partnerships and secure resources.
Build and maintain strategic networks across key government ministries and regulatory bodies to advance solid waste management.
Research
Take endtoend ownership of flagship projects within the air quality solid waste management vertical and lead proposals under competitive grant opportunities.
Develop independent and original research ideas that are both policyrelevant and aligned with the teams goals particularly in solid waste management and air quality management.
Oversee the quality and coherence of draft reports data analyses and research outputs produced by the team ensuring alignment with highimpact deliverables.
Travel to project sites as necessary to conduct interviews collect data or engage with local stakeholders to strengthen evidencebased research.
Project and People Management
Manage a multidisciplinary team of Programme Associates and Research Analysts ensuring high performance and alignment with project goals.
Drive team expansion efforts by assisting in recruitment at the Research Analyst and Programme Associate levels to support the solid waste management vertical within the clean air team.
Ensure timely submission of project deliverables while maintaining highquality standards.
Represent the Clean Air teams work at national and international platforms including conferences workshops and stakeholder meetings.
Support financial reporting budgeting and resource allocation for projects.
Perform additional duties as required to fulfil the Clean Air teams objectives.
Selection Criteria
Education
Masters or PhD in environmental studies public policy environmental engineering urban governance environmental law or other relevant fields.
Comprehensive understanding of Indias air quality and solid waste management policy frameworks governance structures and regulatory environment.
Strong academic and research background with expertise in research methods and quantitative analysis. Specialisation in public policy or environmental law is highly desirable
Work Experience
815 years of experience in the air quality and solid waste management domain with a strong focus on governance policy frameworks and institutional capacity building.
Demonstrated expertise in leading projects on solid waste management and air quality management.
Proven record of producing highquality publications in peerreviewed journals policy briefs and actionable reports.
Experience in engaging with policymakers government stakeholders and funders to drive evidencebased solutions.
Key skills
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated abilities to manage multiple priorities projects and internal/external resources in a fastpaced environment while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment and being able to independently drive research with minimum assistance.
The candidate should be willing to travel frequently.
CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks
Personality
Willingness to learn new (research and project management) skills
Ability to adapt to the new environment and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment
Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output
Ability to effectively work in a team while being able to independently drive research with minimum assistance when time demands
Ability to dig deeper into details while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture
Willingness to learn grow and develop on personal and professional front at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment Compensation Competitive compensation commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organizations for similar roles.
Application Process
CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age gender caste ethnicity religion or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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