Programme Associate- Programme Office

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi invites applications for the Programme Associate role within the Programmes Office. The role focuses on coordinating programmes, delivering high-quality outputs, and enabling rapid response to sustainability priorities.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end institutional deliverables, conduct rapid research, draft briefing notes, and build relationships with partners while applying rigorous methods and AI-assisted workflows.

Qualifications

• Master's or advanced degree in Public Policy, Sustainability Studies, or MBA.
• 4–5 years of relevant experience in think tanks, philanthropy, policy consulting, or research-heavy environments.
• Strong understanding of India's sustainability landscape, climate policy, and development priorities.
• Excellent command of written English with the ability to translate data into clear, structured communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Excel and Word; familiarity with project management and AI productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Programmatic coordination and impact tracking; maintain dashboards and track outputs and impact.
• Develop data visualisation and ensure periodic reporting for internal/external audiences.
• Draft briefing notes, executive summaries and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written English

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or advanced degree in Public Policy, Development/Sustainability, or MBA

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Project management tools

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water | Full time

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

Terms of Reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate aboutwhat we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if thebelow description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careersin public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis onresearch and impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership by initiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smart people who will challengeyou and help you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in otherorganisations
• Curiosity and irreverence as well as responsibility cometogether at CEEW
• You will get above-market remuneration
• At CEEW, your life is yourexample for others

Designation offered Programme Associate

Team/Focus area

Programmes Office

Reporting to

Senior Engagement Associate

Location

Duration

Full-time

Purpose

Within CEEW, the Programmes Officeserves as the nerve centre — ensuring high-quality institutional output,seamless cross-functional execution, and rapid response to emerging nationaland global sustainability priorities.

To maintain our edge as a world-classinstitution, we must consistently translate complex data into sharp, actionableinsights for decision-makers while managing high-stakes, time-sensitiveinstitutional priorities. This requires a dedicated core team that understandsthe intersection of public policy, strategic philanthropy, and rigorousresearch implementation — and that can demonstrate, credibly andsystematically, the impact of the Council's work.

CEEW’s Programmes Office seeks anexperienced, highly organised, and intellectually curious professional for theEngagement Associate position. This role is designed for a critical thinkerwith a strong interest in contributing to India’s sustainability transition.Someone, who can operate with autonomy at the intersection of research, programmaticexecution, stakeholder engagement, and impact measurement.

The successful candidate will ownsensitive institutional deliverables end-to-end — tracking commitments,conducting rapid-turnaround research, drafting high-quality briefing notes,managing relationships with key partners, systematically documentinginstitutional impact, and ensuring seamless coordination across diverseprogrammatic pillars. We are looking for an agile professional who can maintainhigh standards of rigour under tight deadlines and leverage modern AI tools tooptimise workflow efficiency.

This role would give you theopportunity to have a bird’s-eye view of the cutting-edge research andprogramme portfolio at one the world’s leading think tanks. A first‑handopportunity to learn how policy research happens and the role of think tanks inshaping policy discourse and key sustainability outcomes. An opportunity toplay a key role in translating research outputs into outcomes and impact, andwork with like‑minded, curious and committed people to impact sustainabledevelopment at scale.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

• Programmatic Coordination and ImpactTracking
• Maintain and periodically update internal frameworksand dashboards to track programme strategies, projects and delivery outputs andimpact
• Coordinate seamlessly with all research teams acrossCEEW to gather timely inputs, resolve queries, and ensure timely turnaround ofmulti‑stakeholder deliverables. Systematically monitor and document instancesof research‑to‑policy translation — citations, consultations, scheme-designinputs, and high‑level engagements — building a defensible, well‑evidencedrecord of institutional impact.
• Develop data visualisation tools and ensure periodicreporting for internal and external audiences.

2. Research, Data Synthesis, and Briefing

• Conduct hands‑on literature reviews, policy analysis,and data analysis to support the Director of Programmes on strategic researchacross a broad range of sustainability topics.
• Draft sharp, concise, and structured briefing notes,executive summaries, and background papers on short notice for seniorleadership and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and prepare weekly briefing reports on keyregulatory, policy, and macroeconomic developments within the Indiansustainability and philanthropy ecosystems.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• S erve as a reliable point of contact for selectinstitutional partnerships, ensuring timely, high‑quality engagement across thepartnership lifecycle.
• Track ongoing development in the sustainabilityecosystem in India and across the world.
• Build relationships of trust with key stakeholderswithin and outside CEEW
• Be a CEEW ambassador on internal and externalplatforms, sharing its impactful work within public policy.

Selection Criteria

Education and Experience

• Degrees: Master's or advanced degree in PublicPolicy, Development Studies, Sustainability Studies (or a closely relatedfield), or an MBA.
• Experience: 4-5 years of relevant professionalexperience, preferably within a think tank, philanthropic foundation, policyconsulting firm, or research‑heavy environment.
• A well‑rounded understanding of the Indiansustainability landscape, climate policy, and the country's developmentpriorities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain trustedrelationships with funders, partners, and senior stakeholders, with soundjudgement and professional discretion.
• Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and learning(MEL) approaches.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a proven abilityto manage multiple deliverables simultaneously and deliver high‑quality outputsunder tight timelines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; theability to digest ambiguous or complex information and present it logically.
• Excellent command of written English, with the abilityto translate data and evidence into clear, structured communication.
• High proficiency in the MS Office suite (especiallyExcel and Word), project management tools, and a high degree of comfortintegrating AI productivity tools into daily workflows.

Personality Trait Fit

• Agility and Adaptability: A flexible mindsetthat thrives in a fast‑paced environment and pivots smoothly as prioritieschange.
• Attention to Detail: An eye for precision,ensuring that trackers, briefs, and data points are flawless before submission.
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills tocollaborate effectively across hierarchical boundaries and diverse researchteams.
• Steep Learning Curve: A proactive learner eagerto rapidly expand their knowledge base across various facets of thesustainability and policy landscape.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate with the experience and matchingthe best standards adopted by industry or other similar organisations forsimilar roles.

Application Process

CEEW operates in a dynamicenvironment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility inundertaking a variety of tasks. CEEW is an equal opportunity employer. Femalecandidates are encouraged to apply.

Onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.