Location: New Delhi
Roles & Responsibilities
Purpose of the Role:
- Develop and deepen Vasudha Foundation’s work in the space of low carbon economy that includes, and is not limited to, research and analysis of policies and regulatory issues in the sectors of coal, power, transport, industries, agriculture and land use.
- Establish policy linkages, identify leverage points and integrate them into action plans developed at national and sub-national level by the Vasudha Foundation.
Responsibilities:
- Research & Policy Analysis
- Capture legislative, regulatory and policy developments pertaining to low carbon pathways and energy transition at national and sub-national level, analyse data and extract actionable insights for government and non-government stakeholders.
- Engage with key stakeholders for research and documentation.
- Develop knowledge products including articles, newsletters, policy briefs and other such research pieces.
- Collaborate with teams within the organisation to converge knowledge.
- Any other assignment that the senior management may deem is necessary for achieving organisational objectives.
- Networking/Knowledge Positioning
- Assist the team in curating convenings, webinars and other stakeholder engagements.
- Undertake other initiatives for positioning of knowledge, whether project related or otherwise, in external events and meetings.
Qualification and Skills:
- A Master’s degree with specialisation in Energy / Economics / Public Policy.
- Strong research background with adequate understanding of research methods and quantitative skills. Working knowledge of R, Python, and other statistical software is an added advantage.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience and knowledge:
- More than 2 years of relevant work experience in research, policy engagement, and project management. (Candidates with more than 5 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply for roles at higher levels)
- Prior experience of writing white papers, articles, policy briefs and research reports.
- Strong track record of team and project management including timely delivery of outputs.
- Experience of working in energy policy, climate policy, and technoeconomic analysis is desirable.
Document requirements:
- Cover letter clearly explaining how the candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills fit with the role at Vasudha Foundation. Candidates are also requested to mention any prior experience with energy policy, low carbon pathways, state level climate action plans, GHG accounting and energy modelling.
- Writing sample, which could be a published journal paper, technical report or unpublished work.
Reference requirements:
- Contact details of 2 references. Please specify your professional relationship with each person in the details.
Compensation:
Vasudha Foundation offers a package which is on par with the industry standards, along with benefits such as comprehensive medical cover amongst others.
Selection Criteria:
Vasudha Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and selection process does not discriminate based on age, gender, caste etc.