Job Description
Location:
Ranchi
Experience: 2-3 years
Program and Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and research-driven individual to join our Knowledge Management team. The role will focus on building, organizing, and managing knowledge assets derived from social research initiatives. The candidate will play a crucial role in capturing insights, synthesizing research findings, and ensuring knowledge is shared across the organization to inform policy advocacy, program design, and strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Social & Economic Research:
- Conduct baseline surveys, field research, economic analysis and thematic studies on areas including, key development issues at the interface of climate resilience and energy transition, livelihood planning, gender and community empowerment.
- Apply economic frameworks and models, to assess the socio-economic impact of climate policies, development programs, and transition pathways.
Knowledge & Data Curation:
- Organize and maintain a repository of reports, case studies, datasets, and tools for easy access and reuse.
- Develop economic datasets and dashboards to support decision-making.
Content Development & Visualisation:
- Create knowledge products including policy briefs, white papers, cost-benefit analyses, SoPs and data visualizations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Translate complex datasets into accessible formats such as infographics, charts, and interactive visuals.
Data Analysis & Management:
- Design research tools, manage surveys, and conduct both qualitative and quantitative data analysis using statistical software (SPSS, STATA, R, or Python preferred).
- Develop actionable economic insights that feed into program strategies and advocacy.
Collaborative Learning & Documentation:
- Work with cross-functional teams to document project learnings, case studies, and success stories with an economic and social lens.
- Support economic evaluation of CEED’s projects and policy interventions.
Capacity Building & Strategy Support:
- Assist in developing training modules, manuals, and frameworks on economic and social research for internal capacity building.
- Provide economic perspectives to advocacy efforts, ensuring evidence-based engagement with policymakers, industry, and civil society.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Master’s degree in Development Economics/Applied Economics/Economics, Development Studies, or related fields from premier institutions.
- 2–3 years of experience in development research, economic analysis, or similar roles.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work on both quantitative and qualitative datasets.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (SPSS, STATA, R, or Python), MS Office, and visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate economic findings into accessible knowledge products.
- Experience in development, economic policy, or climate-focused organizations is a strong plus.
- Willing to travel/field visits in rural areas for research and program purpose
Salary:
- Salary is negotiable and at par with the industry.
Application Process:
- Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position, with a focus on economic development and industrial decarbonisation.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Writing samples (economic analysis, policy papers, or reports).
- Data visualizations or research reports (preferred).
Deadline for applications: 15th October 2025
Note: CEED is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest in joining the CEED team.