Job Description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi


Programme Associate - Power Markets



At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we do not stand for!) as an employer. So, if the description below 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 above-market remuneration
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered

Programme Associate


Location

New Delhi, India


Reporting to

Programme Lead


Tag/Focus area

Power Markets


Purpose



CEEW seeks to hire a candidate to conduct research on the interface of electric vehicles (EVs) and power systems. The candidate is expected to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the power system-related challenges and opportunities of expanding the EV charging infrastructure for various vehicle segments. The role will also involve extensive engagement with government, industry and civil society stakeholders at the national, state and sub-state levels to drive evidence-informed policies and regulations.



CEEW offers an intellectually challenging and conducive work environment focusing on research rigour, innovative thinking, and strategic outreach. We have an interdisciplinary research culture, and its value comes from adopting different methods and connecting the dots across policy and industry verticals to take research to action. We seek a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can interpret complex data and is enthusiastic about translating them into actionable policy recommendations.


Primary Responsibilities

• Work across teams to conceptualise and conduct research studies on understanding the impact of road transport electrification on the power grid in India.
• Work with cross-disciplinary datasets and quantitative and qualitative methods to design and assess strategies for managing energy demand for EV charging.
• Use open-source tools, such as Python-based modelling and simulation tools, to analyse the techno-economic impact of electricity demand-side management strategies on consumers, electricity distribution companies (discoms) and the electricity grid in general.
• Assess the impact of innovative tariff designs and incentives on the electricity demand, especially EV charging behaviour.
• Support government and industry engagements on policy levers to meet India's road transport electrification goals through primary and secondary research.
• Generate and disseminate knowledge and findings from studies through presentations, high-quality research reports, memos, opinion pieces, videos, etc., with the help of CEEW's outreach team.
• Write and prepare research reports/papers/presentations/fact sheets and other communication material to convey the research findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Build strong networks of trust and relationships with key stakeholders in the sector, including government officials, regulators and civil society organisations.
• Keep a tab on current discourse/research on the power sector and EV ecosystem in the national and global contexts and come up with innovative ideas to better understand, measure, monitor, communicate and (ultimately) improve the power supply situation in the country.
• Travel to project sites to conduct interviews or collect data for research.

Selection Criteria

Educational Qualification


• Completed a Master's degree or PhD. in power system operations/public policy/regulatory governance or related programmes
• Keen interest in policy analysis, regulations, and governance


Work experience


• 3-4 years of work experience in design consultancy or research on studying the impact of transport electrification on energy demand and utility load patterns
• Ideal candidates would have a strong background and experience in stakeholder engagement across government and industry, conceptualising research projects, and writing research proposals


Main skills

• Strong quantitative research skills
• Proficiency in R/Stata or Python-based tools and platforms for operational modelling and statistical analysis
• Insightful and concise writing in English
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
• Some training in primary and secondary data collection and its analysis
• Keen interest in issues related to the power sector and economic policy
• Basic understanding of the power sector and energy systems


Personality


• Ability to adapt and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment with minimal supervision.
• Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output
• Ability to effectively work in a team while driving research with minimum assistance when time demands.
• Ability to dig deeper into details while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop on the personal and professional front at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment


CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking various tasks.


Compensation



Competitive compensation - commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.