Programme Associate Climate Negotiations
Programme Associate Climate Negotiations
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Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) New Delhi
Programme Associate Climate Negotiations
Terms of Reference
At CEEW we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we dont stand for! as an employer. We are proud to build careers in public policy and social impact.
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 ambitious 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 Associate
Focus Area: Climate Negotiations
Reporting to: Programme Lead
Location: New Delhi
Purpose:
CEEW seeks to hire a Programme Associate who would work with the Climate Negotiations team. CEEW offers an intellectually challenging and conducive work environment with a focus on research rigour innovative thinking and strategic outreach. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detailoriented individual who would be excited to work on a diverse range of subjects and contribute to the dynamic research environment at CEEW.
CEEW has an interdisciplinary research culture and its value comes from adopting different methods and connecting dots across seemingly siloed policy and industry verticals. Our team seeks to nudge the climate negotiations along with enhancing cooperation and accountability in the global landscape. We undertake research to inform and support complex negotiation issues and table implementable solutions during the debate. We brief policymakers convene stakeholder engagements inform the media and support the Government of India with relevant inputs. We further support partnerships between India and other nations and examine issues surrounding accountability capacitybuilding transparency and global stocktake to design strategies for ambitious equitable climate action.
Job Duties and Accountabilities
The selected candidate will be primary responsible for the following:
For the capacity building tool developed by CEEW in collaboration with UNFCCC undertake the pilot countries assessment.
Conduct literature review and interact with UNFCCC country experts and other related stakeholders towards gathering the data needed for the assessment.
Take endtoend responsibilities towards shaping the outcome of the pilot study development of outcome reports and resolving queries associated with it.
Keep a tab on developments in the sector domestically and internationally. Support and conceptualise research questions in the climate negotiations.
Respond to related agenda items of the negotiations and prepare negotiation briefs to inform CEEW COP delegates negotiators and Government of India.
Contribute actively to CEEW COP work portfolio which includes development of research material for COP prepare concept notes for events outreach and other logistics as and when needed.
Write highquality research reports and publishing in leading peerreviewed journals
Generate knowledge content through blogs and policy briefs and prepare presentations fact sheets and other research communication material
Selection Criteria
Education
Masters/PhD degree with specialisation in international law economics energy climate change sustainability or related fields
Work experience
At least 4 years of relevant experience in research policy engagement and has effectively participated in the negotiations.
Experience in dealing with public and private institutions and building relationships with collaborators and government stakeholders
Experience in designing and leading interdisciplinary and interprogrammatic work
Main skills
Superior analytical abilities effective oral and written communication skills are necessary prerequisites
Strong writing skills with the ability to write coherently and concisely emails opinion pieces policy briefs and reports
Ability to manage time effectively to handle multiple requests at the same time
Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and fluid environment
Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively as a team member
Willingness to show initiative in order to handle unforeseen challenges
Ability to work in multicultural teams
Flexibility towards long work hours when the situation demands
Willingness to solve problems
Detailoriented while always keeping the larger picture in mind
Strong oral communication skills as well as an interest in public speaking
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to engage with political and business leaders.
Strong interest and ability to lead teams to empathise with younger researcher and to guide them
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.
Interested candidates are requested to send their applications to with Application Programme Associate Climate Negotiations as the subject line by 10th March 2023. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
