Job title: Senior Officer/Manager – Sustainable And Inclusive Energy Transitions

Position Location: Delhi

Vasudha Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation working in the clean energy and climate policy space. Vasudha Foundation has a FCRA registration with the FCRA Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs and also has as 12A and 80G registration under the Income Tax Act. 

Vasudha Foundation works on multiple projects, funded by various national and international philanthropic organisations. 

The organisation is looking for mid-level professional to fill in the position of the Senior Officer/Manager – Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Transition. 

Purpose of the Role: 

• The role is to develop and deepen Vasudha Foundation’s work in the space of ‘sustainable and inclusive energy transition’ that includes, and not limited to, research and analysis of policies and regulatory issues in the sectors of coal, power, transport, agriculture and land use. 
• To develop capacities in various mitigation and adaptation aspects of climate change at national and sub-national level for Vasudha Foundation. 

Responsibilities:

1. Project implementation:

• Capture and articulate relevant developments at policy and practice level pertaining to ‘just energy transitions’ in India
• Analyze and synthesize legislative, regulatory, policy-level and any other types of developments at national and sub-national level on ‘sustainable and inclusive energy transitions’
• Drafting of knowledge products including articles, newsletters, policy briefs and other such research pieces
• Analyze data and trends related to socio-economic factors, environmental impacts, and policy frameworks influencing just transition processes
• Working with multiple teams within the organization to converge knowledge and create research outputs
• Any other assignment that the senior management may deem is necessary for achieving organizational objectives

2. Donor Management and Fund Raising:

• Assist in facilitating new project and programme lines for the organization in the energy and power sector space
• Assist in liaison with funding agencies, philanthropic organizations, bi-lateral and multi-lateral organizations on project funding
• Assist in developing regular reports for funders and project implementation status

3. Networking / Meetings and Conference:

• Represent Vasudha Foundation in various external events and meetings, whether it is project related meetings, or other events in the just transition space
• Capturing ground stories by conducting fieldwork to relevant places and with key stakeholders
• Curating convenings, webinars and assisting in conducting meetings, workshops, conferences and similar events
• Networking with stakeholders and partners working in the space of just transitions across the various economic sectors including coal, power, transport and agriculture & land-use

Qualification and Skills:

• A Masters degree with Specialisation in Environment / Energy Technologies / Economics / Public Policy / Social Work or related areas
• 3-5 years of experience with either a Think Tank/NGO on Climate Change, Energy Transition and related issues
• Strong research background with adequate understanding of research methods and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the field of research, policy engagement and project management in the area of clean energy/energy transition
• 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

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 notdiscriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste etc. 

This call for applicants is a rolling one. Hence, interested candidates should apply at the earliest.

Interested applicants may share their resume (including one writing sample) at – hr@vasudhaindia.org with a copy to raghav@vasudhaindia.org and vrinda@vasudhaindia.org