Research Analyst

ResponsibleUs; New Delhi; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in Delhi, India invites applications for an entry‑level Programme Associate/Research Analyst in its Sustainable Water Programme.

The role focuses on climate risk assessment, water resources policy, data analysis, and preparing reports, briefs, and presentations for diverse audiences.

Candidates should hold a master’s degree in water resources and 3–4 years’ experience; strong writing and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master of technology or arts degree in water resources with a holistic understanding of planning and management.
• Excellent awareness of the governance and policy landscape of the climate and water sector, to support interdisciplinary research.
• Excellent in data source identification, mining, and organisation.
• Excellent research skills to support quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Good writing skills to support reports and other content writing.
• Ability to use the MS Office application suite.
• Effective presentation skills are essential for delivering clear, concise communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research from primary and secondary sources.
• Assist in the development of the research methodology.
• Identify, download, and process datasets for risk assessment.
• Support in preparing research reports and presentations.
• Support in publishing in peer‑reviewed journals and knowledge products (blogs, policy briefs, op‑eds).
• Manage relationships with project counterparts from CEEW’s partners.
• Assist senior researchers in conceiving and proposing new projects.
• Contribute to cross‑team research proposals and undertake studies.
• Assist with project implementation, including preparation of presentations, factsheets, and communications materials.
• Assist with outreach of research outputs with stakeholders and policymakers.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, and training programmes on relevant themes.
• Prepare notes and follow‑ups for important meetings and chair weekly meetings.

Skills

Policy awareness

Data sourcing

Research skills

Writing skills

MS Office

Presentation skills

Education

_master of technology or arts degree in water resources_

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) · Delhi, India

Full-time Policy, Research & Advocacy Entry-level

Contract Full-time

Experience Entry-level

Closing Date October 14, 2026

Country India

Sector Policy, Research & Advocacy

Job Description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

Programme Associate/ Research Analyst

Terms of Reference

AtCEEW, 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 tohear from you!

AtCEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership – withemphasis on research and impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership throughinitiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smart people whowill challenge you and help you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in otherorganisations
• Curiosity and irreverence, as well asresponsibility, 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

Purpose

TheCEEW’s Sustainable Water Programme informs policy-making for the sustainabledevelopment of water resources and their effective management through researchin areas of mainstreaming climate resilience in water security planning;circular economy in used water management and water bodies rejuvenation;sustainable development through policy coherence in food, land, and watersystems; and water accounting-based planning.

For its Sustainable Water programme, CEEW seeks to hire a p rogramme a ssociate (PA)/ research analyst (RA) with a strongunderstanding of climate risk assessment in the water sector in general, andthe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) system in particular. Thecandidate should also possess a sound understanding of the policy , governance, hydrology, social, and economiclandscape for sustainable water management; have a good grasp of the secondarydatasets required for risk assessments and water security planning; possessstrong skills in data analysis and research writing; and support theorganisation in expanding its network with government and non-governmentstakeholders in Indian states.

Job duties and accountabilities

• Conductqualitative and quantitative research, encompassing both primary and secondarysources.
• Assist in the development of the researchmethodology.
• Identify,download, and support in processing the right datasets for risk assessment.
• Supportin the prepar ation of research reports an d presentations .
• Supportin p ublishing in leading peer-reviewed journals and generating other knowledge productsfor different audiences , such as blogs, policybriefs, op-eds, etc., at regular intervals.
• Manage relationships with project counterparts from CEEW’s p artners.

Project assistance

• Assist senior researchers in the team in conceptualising new projectsand developing high-impact research proposals.
• Contribute to the development of cross-team research proposals and undertake such research studies.
• Assist with project and programme implementation, including preparingpresentations, factsheets , and other communication materials.
• Assist with effectiveoutreach of research outputs through coordination with the outreach team and engagement witha broader network of stakeholders and concerned policymakers.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmesfor a comprehensive understanding of developments relevant to WASH, hydrology, climate impacts andrisks, and other relevant themes.
• Asrequired, assist senior team members in important meetings and sessions bypreparing notes and conducting follow-ups .
• Participate in weekly team meetings and assist with preparing minutesand chairing the weekly meetings.
• Any other assistance that may be required.

Selection criteria

Qualification and work experience:

• Master(of technology or arts) degree in water resources with a holistic understandingof water resources planning and management.
• A minimumof 3-4 years' experience working on climate risk and resilience incorporatingsocial, hydrological and economic lenses and policies needed for WASH andoverall water security.
• Excellentawareness of the governance and policy landscape of the climate and watersector, so as to support interdisciplinary research.
• Excellentin data source identification, mining, and organisation.
• Excellentresearch skills to support quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Goodwriting skills to support reports and other content writing
• Abilityto use the MS Office application suite.
• Effectivepresentation skills are essential for delivering clear, concise, and adaptableverbal and written communication.

Personality:

• Abilityto adapt and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment.
• Strivingfor rigour in research and quality in work output.
• Abilityto effectively work in a team.
• Abilityto dig deeper into details while understanding the big picture.
• Abilityto work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Ability to work independentlywith minimal supervision.
• Good organisational skills aredesirable.

Compensation

Competitivecompensation – commensurate with the experience and matching the best ofstandards

adoptedby industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

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

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliestpossible time.

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