Consultant

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi seeks a consultant with strong programming and data analysis skills to join the Clean Air team. The role involves analysing data from satellite sensors, air quality models, and monitoring data, and building statistical models to quantify impact of interventions.

You will also develop web-based tools to analyze the data and deliver actionable insights, with strong data presentation skills and readiness for additional responsibilities as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science, Engineering or related fields.
• 0-1 years of experience.
• Proficient in Python and data analysis.
• Experience with GIS software and backend development.

Responsibilities

• Write software programs to fetch and analyse air quality data from diverse sources.
• Analyse data via statistical and machine learning models and build tools for the same.
• Perform statistical bias correction of air quality forecasts.
• Generate high-quality research reports, policy briefs and publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

GIS

Backend development

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science, Engineering or related fields

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water | Consultant

Council onEnergy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Terms of reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and whatwe don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes achord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW,we build careers in public policy

• We offer visionary solid leadership – with emphasis onresearch and impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership through initiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by intelligent people who willchallenge you and help you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in otherorganisations
• 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

Consultant

Team/ Focus area

Clean Air Team

Location

Reportingto

Contract Period

1 year (Extendable)

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a consultant with goodprogramming and data analysis skills to join the Clean Air team. The role willfurther help CEEW's Clean Air team raise the bar. The role primarily involvesanalysing data from satellite-borne sensors, air quality models,regulatory-grade monitoring, etc and building statistical models to quantifythe impact of air quality management interventions on improving air quality.The role will also require the candidate to create web-based tools that analysethe above data and provide actionable insights.

The candidate is expected to have good dataanalysis and presentation skills.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individualshould be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as and whennecessary.

Job duties and accountabilities

Primary Responsibilities

Research

• Write software programs to fetch and analyse airquality and data from diverse sources.
• Analyse data via statistical and machinelearning models and build tools for the same.
• Perform statistical bias correction of airquality forecasts.
• Generate high-quality research reports, policybriefs and publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. Generate otherknowledge products such as blogs, policy briefs, etc., at regular intervals.
• Support effective outreach of research outputsthrough coordination with the outreach team and engagement with a broadernetwork of stakeholders and concerned policymakers.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops,and training programmes for a comprehensive understanding of developmentsrelevant to the air quality sector.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

Bachelor's/Master'sdegree in Science, Engineering or related fields.

Workexperience

• 0-1 years of experience.
• Ability to code proficiently in a programminglanguage, preferably Python.
• Prior experience in a programming/data sciencerole.
• Ability to present the work in a lucid manner.
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success inimplementing out-of-the-box content ideas.
• Demonstrated abilities to manage multiplepriorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast-pacedenvironment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong drive and initiative, a self-starter.
• Experience with GIS software.
• Prior experience in backend development

“Ifyou are passionate about cleaning India’s air and if you can turn air qualitydata into actionable insights, then we would definitely consider hiring you! Ifyou can collaborate closely with others to make this happen, you are probablythe candidate we are looking for.”

CEEW operates in a dynamicenvironment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility inundertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation –commensurate with the experience and matching the best standards adopted by theindustry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal-opportunityemployer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age,gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates areencouraged to apply.