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

Consultant - Clean Air

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description 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 ambitious 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:
Consultant
Focus Areas:
Clean Air
Reporting to:
Programme Associate
Duration:
1 year (Extendable)
Location:
New Delhi

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a consultant with good programming and data analysis skills to join the Clean Air team. The role will further help CEEW's Clean Air team raise the bar. The role primarily involves analysing data from satellite-borne sensors, air quality models, regulatory-grade monitoring, etc and building statistical models to quantify the impact of air quality management interventions on improving air quality. The role will also require the candidate to create web-based tools that analyse the above data and provide actionable insights.

The candidate is expected to have good data analysis and presentation skills.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individual should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as and when necessary.

Job Duties and Accountabilities:

Primary Responsibilities

Research:

• Write software programs to fetch and analyse air quality and data from diverse sources.
• Analyse data via statistical and machine learning models and build tools for the same.
• Perform statistical bias correction of air quality forecasts.
• Generate high-quality research reports, policy briefs and publications in leading peer- reviewed journals. Generate other knowledge products such as blogs, policy briefs, etc., at regular intervals.

Programme Assistance:

• Support effective outreach of research outputs through coordination with the outreach team and engagement with a broader network of stakeholders and concerned policymakers.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and training programmes for a comprehensive understanding of developments relevant to the air quality sector.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science, Engineering or related fields.

Work experience

• 0-1 years of experience.

Key skills

• Ability to code proficiently in a programming language, preferably Python.
• Prior experience in a programming/data science role.
• Ability to present the work in a lucid manner.
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success in implementing out-of-the-box content ideas.
• 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.

Key skills

• Ability to code in JavaScript.
• Experience with GIS software.
• Prior experience in backend development

“If you are passionate about cleaning India’s air and if you can turn air quality data into actionable insights, then we would definitely consider hiring you! If you can collaborate closely with others to
make this happen, you are probably the candidate we are looking for.”

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 with the experience and matching the best standards adopted by the 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. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates. We appreciate your interest.