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Job Description
Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) New Delhi
Senior Advisor (Lucknow)
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
Senior Advisor
Location
Lucknow India
Reporting to
Senior Programme Lead/CEO
Purpose:
As a Senior Advisor you will play a crucial role in strengthening CEEWs engagement with various government entities and partners at State and local levels. Your primary responsibility will be to develop trusted relationships with government stakeholders and decisionmakers to support that CEEWs policy research and initiatives align with the States priorities.
Job Duties and Accountabilities
1 Building trusted relationships with government stakeholders
Forge and nurture strong relationships with senior government officials departments and key decisionmakers at local levels.
Collaborate with CEEWs research teams to integrate policy recommendations into government priorities and initiatives effectively.
Represent CEEW in highlevel meetings conferences and forums to represent evidencebased and sustainable policy solutions.
2 Stakeholder Engagement Partnerships and Mentorship
Leverage knowledge and experience to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders who are present in the State including other industry leaders think tanks academia and civil society organisations.
Facilitate strategic partnerships and alliances to foster collaboration and support for CEEWs mission and initiatives.
Lead consultations roundtable discussions and knowledgesharing events to build consensus and drive collective action on critical energy and sustainability challenges.
Contribute to CEEWs thought leadership initiatives by authoring articles opeds and research papers on key policy and sustainability issues.
Provide mentorship and guidance to all members of the team and build their capability around government relations.
Shortlisting Criteria
Qualification
A postgraduate degree in public policy international relations political science environmental studies or a related field.
Work Experience
30 years of relevant experience in policy engagement government relationship building and stakeholder management.
Deep understanding of institutional and governance mechanisms and processes.
Demonstrable expertise and experience in building relationships with collaborators and government stakeholders
Proven track record of successfully engaging with highlevel government officials and stakeholders.
Experience in engaging with interdisciplinary and interprogrammatic work
Deep understanding of State policy landscape particularly in the energy and environmental spheres.
Key skills
Must be proficient in Hindi and English
Must have strong communication skills for effective efficient and adaptive verbal and written communication and active listening
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
Experience in leading stakeholder meeting and convenings
Ability to apply technical knowledge to varied sociocultural ecological and political contexts
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to engage with administrative political and business leaders
Ability to dig deeper into details while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture
Strong analytical acumen and the ability to synthesize complex policy issues.
Proactive selfmotivated and a collaborative team player.
CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.
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 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
