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

Intern - Vidyut Sakhi

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 below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

We are proud to build careers in public policy and social impact.

• 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 Intern

Reporting to Programme Associate

Location Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Duration 3 months

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate with an understanding of the power sector landscape of Uttar Pradesh. Our power sector programme is driven with the mission to support Uttar Pradesh’s $1 trillion economy vision by examining and promoting operational, financial, and environmental sustainability throughout the value chain of the electricity sector through evidence based objective research and cutting-edge analytical approaches. We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, and detail-oriented researcher with a specific focus on understanding policy, regulatory, and market hurdles in the evolving power landscape of Uttar Pradesh.

The successful applicant will assist fellow researchers in undertaking robust quantitative and qualitative analysis. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined below, the candidate should be prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional responsibilities and respond to events and developments that cannot be anticipated easily.

Job duties and accountabilities

Research

• Assist in coordination with district government representatives, to communicate project information and goals, and monitor progress toward achieving them.
• Conduct data analysis using a variety of tools (e.g., MS Excel, STATA), generate reports and monitor progress.
• Analyse survey data, collaborate with stakeholders to interpret findings, and document results effectively.
• Assist in developing training materials and work with the outreach team to ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
• Document program related activities and outcomes.

Personality

• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and fluid environment
• Ability to work on own initiative and communicate effectively as a team member
• Ability to effectively work on multiple research projects at the same time
• Willingness to show initiative and lead in order to handle unforeseen challenges
• Ability to design new interventions and execute effectively

Selection Criteria

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in rural management, statistics, engineering, public policy, energy economics or related field.
• Previous internships in any related fields would be an advantage

Key skills

• Must have strong technical expertise and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel is a must. Experience with visualisation tools like tableau and spatial analysis tools would be a bonus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to summarise and communicate the insights/findings as reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Hindi and English is a must; proficiency in multiple languages is preferred.
• Experience in dealing with different stakeholders, including central and state government officials, discom officials, and researchers is essential.

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. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible.

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