Research Intern Nutrition and Health - Sustainable Food Systems
Research Intern Nutrition and Health - Sustainable Food Systems
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Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) New Delhi
Intern (Nutrition and Health) Sustainable Food Systems
Terms ofReference
At CEEW we are deliberate about whatwe stand for (and what we dont stand for! as an employer. We are proud to buildcareers in public policy and social impact.
We offerstrong visionary leadership with emphasis on research and impact at scale
We activelypromote leadership by initiative
We celebratetalent and ambition
You will besurrounded by smart ambitious people who will challenge you and help you grow
You will learnfaster than your peers in other organisations
Curiosity andirreverence as well as responsibility come together at CEEW
You will getabovemarket remuneration
We provide asafe space for all
At CEEW your life is your example for others
Designation offered: Intern Sustainable Food Systems
Reporting to: Programme Associate
Location: New Delhi India
Job Summary
India stands at acomplex challenge of ensuring universal nutritional security for an increasingyet largely deprived population in a rapidly changing climate. This needsaction beyond producing more food we need to evolve what we eat and how weproduce process and distribute our food.
Naturebasedsolutions particularly in agriculture can have farreaching impacts on humanhealth. While evidence exists on some fronts such as association of cropdiversity with diet diversity we need to collectively think of ways how whatwe produce and how we produce can improve what we eat and how we eat.
CEEW seeks to hirea suitable candidate for an Intern position in the Sustainable Food Systemsteam to expand its capacity to conduct research and drive change. We arelooking for a detailoriented researcher with a hunger for impact and theambition to make our food system sustainable.
The successfulapplicant will assist the team members in undertaking robust quantitative andqualitative analysis. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlinedbelow the candidate should be prepared as and when necessary to take onadditional responsibilities and respond to events and developments that cannotbe anticipated easily.
Responsibilitiesand Duties
Research
Independently manage allocated workstreams onquantitative and quantitative applied research on varied food system issues.Such workstreams include but are not limited to (i) identification of optimalresearch question(s) (ii) designing the research approach/framework (iii) ifrequired development and of primary surveys (this includes designingthe questionnaires survey monitoring coordinating with field staffs andanalysis of the survey data) (iv) if required systematic literature reviews (v)if required conducting stakeholder consultations (vi) conducting the relevantanalyses using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative tools (e.g. MSExcel STATA etc. and (vii) presenting the analyses in a coherent narrativein different formats
Travel to field sites whenever necessary to conductfieldwork including focus group discussions interviews meetings training orgather primary information
Proactively supporting team in effectivelyoperationalizing the CEEWs Arc of Learning
Regularly track policy measures taken by the governmentand its implementation status related to sustainable agriculture andsustainable food systems in India
Write highquality research reports publish in leadingpeerreviewed journals and generate other knowledge products for the differentaudience such as blogs policy briefs in regular intervals
Establishing and managing relationships with projectcounterparts from CEEWs partners
Project/Programme Assistance
Support the senior researchers in conceptualising newprojects development of highimpact research proposals and applications forresearch and general donor funding
Support effective outreach of research outputs throughcoordination with the outreach team engagement with a broader network ofstakeholders and concerned policymakers
Participate in relevant conferences workshopstraining programmes for a comprehensive understanding of developments relevantto sustainable agriculture
Support senior team members for important meetings andsessions prepare notes and conduct followups as required
Participate in weekly team meetings and assist withpreparing minutes and chairing the weekly meetings
Selection Criteria and Key skills
Mastersdegree in nutrition/public health/food systems/agriculture/agroecology/naturalresource management or any other relevant field relevant for food systemtransformation.
Analyticalskills and knowledge of mixed methods qualitative and quantitative researchmethods relevant for impact evaluation food system analysis politicaleconomy analysis etc
Project management skills to independently manage research workstreams
Familiarity with food and agriculture issues policyareas and consumer trends
Strongcommunication skills for effective efficient and adaptive verbal and writtencommunication and active listening
Experience in dealing with stakeholders (farmersgrassroots workers government etc. preferred
Abilityto use MS Office application suite
Desirable:Relevant publications in peerreviewed journals/book chapters
Personality
Willingness to learn new (research and projectmanagement) skills
Ability to adapt to a new environment and deliver undertight deadlines in a professional environment
Striving for rigour in research andquality in work output
Ability to effectively work in a team while drivingresearch with minimum assistance when time demands independently.
Ability to dig deeper into details while also keepinga sense of the broader objectives and big picture
Willingness to learn grow and develop at personal andprofessional front at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary andmulticultural environment
CEEW operates in adynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertakinga 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 genderethnicity religion or caste. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on arolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliestpossible.
Only shortlisted candidates will becontacted. We appreciate your interest.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
