Programme Associate –Green Finance Centre

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) invites applications for a Programme Associate at the Green Finance Centre in New Delhi. The PA will help drive research on finance for the green economy, including renewable energy, mobility, and decarbonisation.

The role demands strong project management, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and clear policy communication. Candidates with a Master’s in finance or economics and 4+ years of policy research experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, or related field.
• At least 4 years in policy research, banking, credit rating, corporate finance, or consulting.
• Specialisation in climate, energy or sustainable finance welcomed.
• Strong project management and timely delivery of outputs.
• Experience dealing with public and private institutions.
• Building relationships with collaborators and government stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of finance for energy transition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize new research ideas aligned with programme objectives.
• Support development of publications including policy briefs and reports.
• Contribute analyses for GFC outputs (GFC Explains, GFC Analysis, GFC Insights, Tools & Dashboards).
• Keep track of latest policy developments in India and globally.
• In-person discussions with stakeholders and travel when required.
• Own specific projects under the programme and ensure deliverables meet strategy.
• Proactively manage project resources within time and budget constraints.
• Support communication of research outputs through outreach coordination.

Skills

Policy research

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mentoring juniors

Team leadership

Finance knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in finance/economics

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Programme Associate –Green Finance Centre

Terms of Reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t 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 through 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

Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead, Green Finance Centre

Team/Focus Area: Green Finance Centre

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a Programme Associate (PA) to drive its work at its Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC) which was launched in July 2019. The mandate of CEEW-GFC is to facilitate mobilisation of the vast amount of capital needed for the green economy. Under this broad mandate, its work spans renewable energy, mobility, industrial decarbonisation, climate adaptation, nature, instruments and regulations as well as cross cutting levers such as carbon markets and taxonomies. The Centre has a particular focus on designing financial solutions which will unlock finance at scale.

As an integral member of the CEEW-GFC team, the responsibilities of the PA will broadly entail:

• Leveraging his/her domain expertise in finance to contribute to the next phase of CEEW-GFC’s growth.
• Work on the several ongoing research programmes.
• Independently developing concepts for new research programmes.
• Supporting members of the Leadership Group and the CEO as required.

Primary Responsibilities

Research

• Conceptualize new research ideas that are aligned with programme objectives.
• Support in the development of a series of publications including policy briefs, reports as well as publish in high quality peer reviewed national and international journals.
• Contribute towards the various forms of analysis that CEEW-GFC frequently publishes on its website (GFC Explains, GFC Analysis, GFC Insights, Tools & Dashboards).
• Keep a track of the latest policy developments in India and across the world for the latest insights in this space.
• In person discussions with stakeholders, including travel when required, to conduct primary and secondary research.

Research Management

• Take ownership of specific projects under the umbrella programme, and ensure that activities and deliverables are being delivered as per the defined programme strategy.
• Proactively manage project deliverables, resources to international quality standards, within time and budget constraints.
• Be responsible for the financial reporting and budgeting for specific projects.
• Support effective communication of research outputs, through close coordination with outreach team, engagement with wider network of stakeholders, and concerned policymakers.
• Support members of the Leadership Group and the CEO, for important meetings and sessions, prepare notes, and conduct follow-ups, as required.
• Motivate, guide and mentor junior team members to help them deliver at their best.

Engagement

• Present research to key constituencies at policymaking level, corporates, advisory bodies, conferences & research institutes.
• Be an “ambassador” for the organisation in relevant conferences, workshops, training programmes; be seen as a thought‑leader in the area of energy finance.
• Develop research networks locally, nationally and internationally in support of research programmes.

Selection Criteria Qualification

Preferably a Master’s degree with a specialisation in finance, economics, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience in the field of policy research, banking, credit rating, corporate finance, structured finance or consulting.
• Specialisation in the areas of climate, energy or sustainable finance will be especially welcome.
• Strong track record of project management and timely delivery of outputs.
• Experience in dealing with public and private institutions.
• Building relationships with collaborators and government stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of finance, including from the perspective of the nature and type of capital flows needed to fuel the energy transition.
• Deep understanding of the energy transition space, including the wide range of stakeholders (policy, private & other) that it covers.
• Strong analytical skills including quantitative research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest and ability to lead teams, motivate and guide younger researchers, and provide them with a ground for accelerated learning and high performance.

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

Compensation

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

Application Process

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.

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