Senior Program Research Specialist- Energy Technology and Policy

Data Analysis & Technical Research New Delhi, India

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Senior Associate (Energy Technology and Policy) – Delhi
  
The Energy Program at WRI India is seeking an enthusiastic & dedicated professional to work on initiatives that help address key issues in the Indian energy sector.
About the role: 
 
The colleague will be part of a focused team that engages extensively with Government of India and State Government departments, ministries and other agencies while working on conducting policy, regulatory and technical analyses of developments connected to the Indian energy sector that are aligned to WRI India’s 5-year strategy. This colleague will also play a vital role in enhancing the visibility of work being carried out in other parts of the energy program and other programs in WRI India that are aligned with the program objectives. A non-exhaustive set of activities that the colleague would be involved in are given below -
 
Analytical Work.
  • Lead specific pieces of research work on energy technologies, just & inclusive energy transitions, energy access, livelihoods, skilling, workforce development, circular economy and where required provide specific inputs to analytical work for the WRI India Energy Team.
  • Respond to dynamic requests from ministries and other government bodies for research inputs, analysis and documentation.
 
Engagement with Decision-makers:
  • Support policy dialog and suggest innovative ideas and insights to WRI India team and the management on policy and regulatory issues in the energy sector, that could facilitate overall India’s energy transition.
  • Support senior colleagues to develop & sustain productive relationships with decision makers. 
  • Convene different stakeholders at appropriate venues to develop the conversations related to clean energy in India and possible interventions that can be made by WRI India 
 
Support in coordinating with stakeholders in the energy sector:
  • Contribute to outreach activities such as preparing proposals, concept notes, discussion papers, brochures, etc. and actively support in organizing roundtables, workshops, and other types of stakeholder engagement.
  • Support the WRI India Energy team to coordinate with internal and external partners, keep track of important developments in the sector through outreach activities.
  • Represent the organisations as and when requested at the meetings, conferences and other relevant outreach events to share WRI India Energy Team’s work and analyses in the energy sector.
Qualifications and requirements with seek:
 
The ideal colleague will have 6-8 Years of experience in the energy sector with exposure to areas of policy analyses, regulations, and understanding the support mechanisms for the sector.
 
  • Must be a team player, who can respond to analytical request in short time.
  • Should have the knowledge of RE sector, its various data sources and policy developments in India.
  • Must be able to handle large data sets comfortably.  
  • Master’s degree in energy, engineering or relevant areas, preferably Energy Efficiency, Clean Energy, Environmental Economics.
Knowledge & Skills  
 
  • Steller written, spoken and presentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to present the analyses in crisp short write-ups.
  • Should be proficient in MS - Suite such as MS-WORD, MS-Excel, MS-Powerpoint etc.
  • Knowledge of any advanced programming language like Python, R or any other similar open-source analytics is a plus. 
Salary & Benefits: INR 20,00,000- INR 24,00,000 
 
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package. 
 
Duration: 1 year as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
 
List of Documents to be attached:  
  • Cover Letter (outlining your interest and suitability for the position)
  • Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.   
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India  
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People-centric to the core:

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Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs  
Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member  
Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance  
Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle  
Flexible work schedule:  Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job  
Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities  
Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.  
Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.  
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Equal employment @WRI India  
We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability. 

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