Project Scientist-III : TERI – The Energy and Resources Institute

Apply by 12th Nov 24

TERI – The Energy and Resources Institute Creating Innovative Solutions For A Sustainable FutureA dynamic and flexible organization with a global vision and a local focus, TERI was established in 1974, with the initial focus on documentation and information dissemination. Research activities, initiated towards the end of 1982, were rooted in TERI’s firm conviction that efficient utilization of energy and sustainable use of natural resources would propel the process of development. All activities in TERI, the largest developing-country institution working towards sustainability, move from formulating local- and national-level strategies to shaping global solutions to critical issues. Buoyed by more than 50 years of excellence in research and innovation, TERI is now poised for future growth, driven by a global vision and outreach, with a philosophy that assigns primacy to enterprise in government, industry, and individual actions.

Job Locations: TERI HQ or Department of Science and Technology (New Delhi)

Position Overview:
TERI has been shortlisted by the Department of Science and Technology to act as a Secretariat for the Mission Innovation 2.0. TERI is looking for dynamic candidates for multiple positions who have good communication (writing and speaking), analytical and organizing skills along with an interest in the research and technology areas. The interested/shortlisted candidates should be open for traveling on need basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Scheduling, collaboration and coordination with the Mission Innovation Secretariat (MISC) of other countries to harmonize the activities.
• Organize stake holder meetings and workshops (Virtual Physical/ Hybrid) to facilitate Mission Innovation activities in India and to spread the awareness in large.
• Oversee and coordinate the landscape of clean energy program in India.
• Arrangements of Annual MI Senior officials and Ministerial meetings. Provide complete administrative and logistical support for travel, accommodation, venue preparation etc.
• Provide administrative support to collate information, survey, media reports etc.
• Preparing and printing Periodic documents/ Newsletter reports on the activities and progress of the MI India unit.
• Event communications and branding, printing materials for delegates, pre-read materials, creating and managing event website, domestic and international media relations, and the organization of press conference(s).
• Targeted social media promotion and wide publicity of MI related events and initiatives.
• Also prepare a short promo-video on MI.
• Developing MI Ministerial content in consultation with the concerned department.
• Provide complete administrative support as and when necessary for MI related research reports analyse, circulate periodical reports and collated information from concerned stakeholders and public.
• Encourage collaboration among partner countries by sharing information and coordination. Update the apex/main Mission Innovation Secretariat with periodic reports on the activities, progress of the MI India Unit, and receive updates on the global activities and progress.
• Coordination and synchronization of MI activities with the G20 events.
• Onboarding and coordination with the appropriate event management organization and agencies for seamless activities.
• Report to Head (CEST), Division DST and take work related direction from Associate head and Scientist assigned for the MI work streams
• Overall management of all the executives/ staff appointed under MI-India-unit.
• Any other Mission Innovation related works which may come time to time.

Required Qualification:

• Doctoral Degree in Science or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent, and

Experience:

• 7-year experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic
• Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and

Services

Salary: As per industry standards

How to Apply: You can share your resume to tripti.patra@teri.res.in by 12th November, 2024

Please note that the roles and responsibilities will vary with the position offered.