Programme Associate (Cooling)

Purpose

We seek to hire a Programme Associate to support our ongoing work on enhancing the access to sustainable cooling to the Indian population, with a primary focus on supporting India's transition to low-GWP and cleaner refrigerants in accordance with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. In addition to the technology transition to phase down high GWP hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the existing stock of refrigerant gases needs to be effectively managed (through lifecycle refrigerant management practices) to avoid their emissions.

The candidate will be responsible for conducting research on appropriate policy mechanism, technology and capacity building needs, supply chain and market challenges, lifecycle impacts of alternative refrigerants, and business models to inform policy making on refrigerant transition and refrigerant management, and support its effective implementation. He/she would be involved in conducting quantitative and qualitative research, including data analysis, survey design, stakeholder interviews and engagement, creating knowledge products, and outreach. He/she would also be involved in managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate should possess an educational background in environmental sciences/ engineering in relevant disciplines or public policy, and should have preliminary understanding/ prior work experience in the refrigerants and cooling sector. In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined here, the individual should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as necessary

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Job duties and accountabiliti

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Primary responsibilities - Research and analy

• sisConduct rigorous research to support the development and operationalisation of a lifecycle refrigerant management plan in Ind
• ia.Assess and provide inputs for improvement of existing policy mechanisms and regulatory frameworks being used globally for refrigerant manageme
• nt.Research and support design of business models and incentive mechanisms to constitute an effective refrigerant recycling/destruction sys
• temIdentify market and supply chain challenges in technology transition, and capacity needs for streamlining refrigerant transition in Ind
• ia.Research on lifecycle impact assessment of alternative refrigeran
• ts.Develop, lead and leverage stakeholder participatory research to engage with the target research subjects to refine project objectives, research scope, and build capaci
• ty.Develop and conduct primary surveys and questionnaires, and to collect, collate and analyse responses using different statistical and econometric approach
• es.Develop research outputs in various forms such as publications, journal papers, reports, op-eds, and articl
• es.Conduct data mining, data analysis, and literature review to support the research te
• am.Manage engagement with project partners and funde
• rs.Collaborate with the team to identify key research gaps and opportunities for improveme
• nt.Ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverabl
• es.Stay updated on emerging trends and developments in the refrigerants and cooling spa

ce.
Other Responsibili

• tiesSupport the team and build individual capacity in strategic communications through regular blogs and op-
• eds.Respond to research requests from senior researchers, discuss research needs, and prepare responses that synthesize and analyze informat
• ion.Assist with program implementation, including help with preparing presentati
• ons.Plan and execute events such as report launches, consultation workshops, roundtable discussions,
• etc.Participate constructively in weekly team meeti

ngs.
Selection Cri

teria
Qualific

• ationsBachelors or Preferably Masters in Science/ Engineering/ Environmental Sciences/ Public Policy or relevant disci

plines
Work Exp

• erience3-5
• years.Prior working experience or familiarity with the refrigerants and cooling sector will be pref

erable.
Ke

• y SkillsGood analytical abilities and effective oral and written communicatio
• n skillsAbility to work on own initiative and communicate effectively as a team
• member.Ability to analyse information and present in a clear and accurate manner both verbal and
• written.Ability to write formal and factual reports, identifying key
• issues.Excellent communication and collaboration
• skills.A detail-oriented approach to research and a
• nalysis.Ability to work independently and as part of
• a team.Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills in research and project management as r
• equired.Ability to adapt and deliver work under tight deadlines in a professional envi
• ronment.Striving for rigour in research and quality in work
• output.Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural envi

ronment.
CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexi

bility inundertaking a variety

of tasks.
Co

mpensationCompetitive compensation commensurate to the experience and matching the best of

standardsadopted by the industry or other similar organisations for simi

lar roles.
Applicat

ion ProcessCEEW is an equal-opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate o

n the basisof age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encourage

d to apply.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to a

pply at theearlies

t possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate yo