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

Life Cycle Assessment Consultant – Sustainable Livelihoods

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•  We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale
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•   You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations
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•   You will get above-market remuneration
•   We provide a safe space for all
•   At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered

Life Cycle Assessment Consultant

Focus area

Sustainable Livelihoods

Duration

Reporting to

Programme Lead

Location

New Delhi, India

Purpose 

CEEW is working on a study to estimate the carbon emissions offset for a range of green products and value chains. As India looks to accelerate a greener economy, it is important to identify the quantum of carbon emissions that any new green opportunity mitigates. The Council has identified approximately thirty viable value chains that promise scalability across India and further a green economy. We are looking for a consultant to help us estimate the carbon emissions offset for these value chains.

The Consultant will be working closely with our in-house experts on identifying the carbon intensive counterfactual for each of the proposed value chain and; and our expert on low-carbon modelling.

We are keen to hire a suitable candidate with proficiency in life cycle assessment of carbon emissions and/ or carbon emissions estimates more broadly. If you are interested in using your modelling skills to solve some of India’s pressing climate change problems while keeping the economy and people at the heart of it, we want to hear from you!

CEEW offers an intellectually challenging and conducive work environment, focusing on research rigour, innovative thinking, and strategic outreach. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual passionate about empirical research and excited to put it into action.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities  

• Identify and evaluate carbon intensive counterfactuals for green value chains and products.
• Identify unit emissions for the counterfactuals where these are not available with the team.
• Work closely with the team to arrive at emissions avoided emissions for green products compared to conventional products.
• Maintain strong documentation of the procedures and learnings.

Selection criteria  

Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in environmental engineering, statistics, big data, or related disciplines.
• Strong research background with an adequate understanding of research methods and quantitative techniques for data analysis.
• Strong willingness to understand India's rapidly evolving economy in the context of climate change.

Key skills:

• Strong quantitative research skills.
• Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output.
• Ability to dig into details while keeping the broader objectives and big picture in view.
• Ability to work across teams in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking various tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of 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 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 earliest possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.