Job Description
Location:
Delhi / Raipur / Ranchi
Experience: 5 years
Overview:
The Energy Specialist will be responsible for driving CEED’s energy initiatives, providing strategic direction, and ensuring effective implementation of program activities. The role demands a combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and strong policy engagement to contribute to India’s sustainable energy future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead research and policy analysis on clean energy, decarbonization strategies, and electricity sector reforms.
- Supervise and mentor researchers, ensuring methodological rigor and quality assurance in all deliverables.
- Guide the design and implementation of modeling scenarios and impact assessments to inform policy decisions.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on developments in state and national energy policies, providing timely strategic inputs.
- Build and manage partnerships with government institutions, regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders, and civil society organizations.
- Develop high-quality publications, policy briefs, and technical reports to disseminate key insights.
- Represent CEED at national and international forums, presenting research findings and advocating for energy transition priorities.
- Organize and oversee stakeholder consultations, workshops, and capacity-building events.
- Contribute to program-level planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes.
- Support internal knowledge management and cross-program collaboration within CEED.
- Undertake field visits, consultations, and coordination activities across project geographies as required.
Essential Qualifications:
- Graduate or postgraduate degree in Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the energy/power sector, with a strong track record in clean energy, energy efficiency, and energy policy initiatives.
- Deep understanding of India’s energy transition landscape, electricity governance, and sustainable development frameworks.
- Proficiency in research and analytical tools, including cost-benefit analysis, policy modeling, and impact assessments.
- Advanced Excel skills are essential; working knowledge of Python, GIS, or Matlab is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects, lead teams, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi; knowledge of regional languages is a plus.
- Willingness to travel and engage with diverse stakeholders including Government, policymakers, industry leaders, and communities.
Salary:
- Salary is negotiable and at par with the industry.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF document to info@ceedindia.org with the subject line “Application for Energy Specialist.” The application package should include a latest CV, a cover letter, and writing samples/research articles/publications. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered. The review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Email: info@ceedindia.org
Deadline for Applications: 15 September, 2025
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest in joining the CEED team!