Consultant

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire short-term consultant(s) to support its research programme on cooking energy transition under the Clean Air team. The programme is on a mission to support the universal transition of Indian households to clean cooking energy fuels, with the objective of mitigating the adverse implications of solid fuel use on human and environmental health. The Council's past work on energy access clearly shows that a key task in transitioning towards sustainable LPG adoption is to improve its availability to all households, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.

While continuing to support LPG's scalability, the clean cooking programme at CEEW is expanding its research to explore the potential of alternative clean fuels, including biogas-based cooking and e-cooking, to ensure a diversified and resilient energy mix.

Job duties and accountabilities

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct secondary research to track the progress of clean cooking initiatives in India, including monitoring policy updates, market trends in e-cooking and biogas, and identifying emerging bottlenecks in the transition.

Support the design of qualitative research tools (e.g., interview guides, FGD protocols) as needed

Participate in on-field qualitative data collection, including interviews and/or FGDs, either directly or in a supporting capacity

Conduct necessary background research/ literature review and prepare presentations to support team members for important meetings and sessions.

Perform quantitative analysis of survey data, draw logical inferences, and document the findings whenever needed in R, STATA or Python

Attend important meetings/sessions/events related to clean cooking and energy access; assist with preparation; prepare notes; and conduct regular follow-ups with key stakeholders, as required.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

Should have completed an Undergraduate/ Master's/ PhD degree in public policy, social sciences, rural development, or other relevant disciplines

Quantitative data analysis skills in R/STATA/Python and Excel required

Qualitative research skills, including text/data analysis using open source software, when applicable

Work experience

1+ years of relevant research experience

Key skills

The candidate should be willing to travel

Good written and oral communication skills

Good report writing skills

Strong networking and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in English and conversant in Hindi

A fair understanding of the LPG ecosystem and the clean cooking space in India

Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, from private entrepreneurs to public sector unit officials

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 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 time. The candidate must be based in New Delhi or willing to relocate to work out of our Delhi office.

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