Senior Engagement Associate/ Engagement Associate - Distributed Renewable Energy

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in Bhubaneswar invites a Senior Engagement Associate to lead the distributed renewable energy program and engage with policymakers. You will drive state-level expansion, build partnerships, and conceptualize scalable models for renewable adoption.

The role requires a strong background in energy policy, project management, and on-ground implementation, with fluency in Odia and English and a collaborative, rapid-learning mindset.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in renewable energy technologies, economics, public policy or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in power sector, policy/industry engagement and project management.
• Solid understanding of India’s energy markets and policy/regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with distribution sector operations, emerging RE technologies, battery storage and grid integration challenges.
• Proficiency in Odia and English.
• Experience in on-ground implementation projects would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expand the distributed RE programme in at least one state and support in others.
• Build your profile and network in the state as a sector expert.
• Conceptualise and execute innovative ideas to scale up distributed renewable energy adoption.
• Monitor and analyse policy and regulatory developments in renewable energy markets.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and establish partnerships to implement ideas on the ground.
• Build trust-based relationships with key stakeholders including discoms and regulators.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Proficiency in Odia and English

AI tools for research

Education

Master’s degree in renewable energy, economics, public policy or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

SeniorEngagement Associate/ Engagement Associate -Distributed Renewable Energy

Councilon Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Termsof Reference

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we standfor (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below descriptionstrikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership, withemphasis on research and impact at scale.
• We actively promote leadership by initiative.
• 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

Designation offered

Senior Engagement Associate/ Engagement Associate

Team/ Focus area

Energy Transitions

Reporting to

Programme lead

Location

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Duration

Full Time

Purpose

At CEEW, we envision a decarbonisedelectricity sector in India that provides reliable and affordable electricityservices to all. To pursue this vision, we undertake interventions that canlead to accelerated and diversified deployment of renewable energy, sociallyand environmentally responsible deployment of RE. We generate evidence forchange, engage with policymakers to devise and implement policies andprogrammes, and evaluate the impact of initiatives on the ground.

Job duties and Accountabilities

Desirable Outcomes (first year)

• Expand the distributed RE programme in atleast one state and support in other states.
• Build your profile and network in the state asa sector expert
• Conceptualise and execute at least oneinnovative idea to scale up the adoption of distributed renewable energy (DRE)in the priority state

Research Support

• Monitor and analyse policy and regulatorydevelopments in renewable energy markets at the state, national, andinternational level, and support timely responses to updates in prioritystates.
• Identify deployment issues and opportunitiesfrom the state's perspective to co-conceptualise policy, regulatory, and marketinterventions with the team.
• Develop go-to-market strategies for innovativebusiness models and establish private sector partnerships to implement ideas onthe ground.
• Develop trust-based relationships with keystakeholders — discoms, regulators, state nodal agencies, and developers — tounderstand challenges and opportunities in the sector.
• Share knowledge and findings across internaland external platforms through presentations, memos, briefs, and opinionpieces, with support from CEEW's Outreach team

Programme Assistance

• Assist in project implementation bycontributing towards preparing detailed activity plans and timelines, resourceplanning, stakeholder management, and donor engagement
• Contribute to the team's outreach efforts,including organising webinars and physical events and representing CEEW inindustry events.
• Write memos, briefs and issue notes whichcould be circulated among senior government officials and other internal andexternal stakeholders
• Building stronger ties with government,industry and institutional partners.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

• Strong academic credentials, preferably aMaster’s degree with a specialisation in renewable energy technologies,economics, public policy or related field

Work experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the field ofpower sector, policy/industry engagement and project management, preferably inthe area of electricity policy, renewable energy, energy systems;
• Sound understanding of India’s energy markets(specifically grid-connected DRE markets) and policy and regulatoryenvironment.
• Familiarity with distribution sectoroperations, emerging RE technologies, battery storage, and grid integrationchallenges
• Strong track record of team and projectmanagement, including timely delivery of outputs
• Experience in executing on-groundimplementation projects would be preferred.

Key skills

• Strong analytical skills and familiarity withresearch methods.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MSPowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication,with the ability to present insights clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in Odia and the English languageis a must.
• Active user of AI tools for researchsynthesis, drafting, and engagement preparation

Personality

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary andmulticultural environment.
• Ability to adapt and deliver under tightdeadlines in a professional environment.
• Striving for rigour in research and quality inwork output.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and develop - bothin personal and professional life - at a rapid pace with a steep learningcurve.

Compensation

Competitive compensation - commensurate to theexperience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or othersimilar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and thecandidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety oftasks. CEEW is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouragedto apply.