Programme Associate - Energy Transitions

CEEW; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CEEW in New Delhi is seeking a Senior Programme Communications Associate specializing in data visualisation to turn energy, environment and water research into charts, maps and data stories.

The role emphasizes design, storytelling and accuracy, with responsibility to oversee data outputs, collaborate with researchers, and develop standards for visual communication across formats.

A strong background in data journalism or information design and proficiency with Figma, Canva and QGIS are required.

Qualifications

• Masters/Bachelors in Data Journalism, Information Design, Statistics or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience making graphics for external audiences.
• Proficiency in Figma, Canva and QGIS; basic data analysis using Excel/Spreadsheets.
• Excellent grasp of English language and writing.
• Excellent communication skills and eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and evolution of CEEW’s data communications and storytelling.
• Conceptualise, design and oversee data-driven products across static, interactive, digital and physical formats.
• Identify audience and objectives for each data storytelling product and tailor format and narrative accordingly.
• Produce charts, maps and data stories for social media, emails, websites, events and print.
• Translate research findings into clear, accurate narratives with strong headlines and captions.
• Ensure editorial integrity by checking numbers against sources and challenging framing.
• Design with consistent visual language across formats and standards.
• Explore new tools and AI-driven workflows for data visualisation.
• Develop and maintain data visualisation standards and style guidelines.
• Build relationships with practitioners, agencies, designers and external collaborators.

Skills

Data storytelling

English writing

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Masters/Bachelors in Data Journalism/Information Design/Statistics

Tools

Figma

Canva

QGIS

Excel/Spreadsheets

Job description

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

Senior Programme Communications Associate (Data Visualisation)

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we dont 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

Job location: New Delhi, India

Reporting to: Senior Communications Manager

Duration: Full-time

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a Senior Programme Communications Associate who can do three things well: design, write and think in data. The person will join the Outreach team and turn complex energy, environment and water research into charts, maps, data stories and physical formats that audiences want to read, share and trust. The role offers a close look at the inner workings of one of Indias leading think tanks, and a real chance to shape views and policy with data visualisation and storytelling.

An ideal candidate has a regular record of making charts for external audiences on a wide range of issues, and can write the headline, caption, explainer or short piece that goes with them. They should be able to synthesise research into audience-relevant narratives without compromising analytical integrity. They must be willing to learn CEEWs core areas well enough to question the numbers and the framing, not just present them.

The candidate should be well-versed in design and tools such as Figma, Canva and QGIS, and comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets. They should know the visual storytelling of leading international publications and think tanks such as The Financial Times, The Economist, The New York Times, The Hindu and Ember. They should track emerging trends and formats in data storytelling and respond with innovative offerings from CEEWs desk. They must be committed to timelines and quality, with an eye for detail.

Job duties and accountabilities

• Lead the strategic direction, evolution and new formats of CEEWs data communications function, and identify opportunities across research for data-led storytelling.
• Conceptualise, design and oversee data-driven communication products across static, interactive, digital, physical (data physicalisation) and other emerging formats.
• Identify intended audience and communication objective for each data storytelling product and align the choice of format, visual approach, and narrative to the same
• Produce charts, maps and data stories for audience-facing products and campaigns across social media, emailers, websites, events and print.
• Translate complex research findings and datasets into clear, accurate and engaging narratives and visuals, with strong headlines, captions and short-form copy written to publication standard.
• Own editorial integrity over all data visualisation outputs from CEEW: check numbers against source data, challenge framing, and work with researchers before anything goes out.
• Design with craft: set the visual language, layouts and typography of CEEWs data products, and keep them consistent across formats.
• Explore and adopt new tools, technologies and approaches that strengthen CEEWs data storytelling, especially AI-driven workflows for data visualisation.
• Develop and maintain standards and style guidelines for data visualisation and data storytelling.
• Build relationships with practitioners, agencies, designers, visualisation specialists and external collaborators working in data storytelling.

Additional responsibilities

• Support the Communications Manager in managing and strengthening CEEWs media and social media engagement.
• Support the Outreach team on a range of tasks
• Provide hands-on support on data visualisation for key events and moments.

Selection criteria

Qualification

• Masters/Bachelors degree in Data Journalism, Information Design, Statistics or any related field.

Work experience and other skills

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in making graphics for external audiences
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality charts for different media
• Proficiency in Figma, Canva, and QGIS; basic data analysis using Excel/Spreadsheets. Ability to code is a plus
• Excellent grasp of the English language and writing
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent eye for detail
• A big appetite for news and complex research
• Demonstrated abilities to manage multiple priorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong drive and initiative; a self-starter.