Openings – Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

Last date to apply 15th Sep 2023

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), India’s leading public policy research institution is looking to expand its work on minimising industrial pollution. The industrial pollution team of CSE is working to reduce the environmental footprint of heavy industries and SMEs, prepare roadmaps for strengthening environmental governance and assist the stakeholders in the implementation of various developed strategies.

1. Deputy Programme Manager for Industrial Decarbonisation 

CSE is looking for a Deputy Programme Manager to work in the area of decarbonisation of the industrial and power sector. The candidate will work on Green House Gas (GHG) intensive industrial sectors like cement, iron and steel, fertiliser, aluminium and others along with the power sector. The work would also include deep dive into various pathways for GHG reduction in the industrial sector which includes aspects of circularity, use of cleaner fuels, switching to cleaner manufacturing processes and technologies, adopting carbon abatement technologies, developing taxonomy for carbon intensive products along with understanding in depth international and domestic financing options to accelerate the decarbonisation journey of this essential sector. The role would require updated knowledge and regular follow up of national as well as international updates in the domain. The candidate should be willing to travel and visit industries to document first hand industrial practices, as well as engage with key government and non-governmental stakeholders in order to advocate CSE’s work further and produce desired outcomes.

Job description   

• To conduct primary and secondary research, collect data, analyse and contribute towards production of research reports.
• To follow up and document GHG reduction strategies, initiatives and targets being taken up by governments, industries and companies in India and International arena.
• To prepare roadmaps, quantify progress by industrial sectors /companies in meeting their emission reduction targets
• To travel and document various pilot projects and on ground implementation of GHG reduction strategies by industries.
• Regularly write articles / blogs for Down To Earth about the findings and latest updates.
• Device a solid advocacy and engagement strategy (through social media, online/physical meetings, workshops, seminars and other possible modes) to disseminate and take forward CSE’s research work.
• To organize workshops/seminars to discuss CSE research findings on current and ongoing issues related to industrial decarbonisation.
• To conduct online and onsite training programmes to build the capacity of various stakeholders in this domain.
• To engage with relevant national and international stakeholders from industries, government, policy experts, academicians, think tanks and other relevant entities.

Qualification and experience 

• The candidate should be passionate about conducting research and working in the domain of industrial decarbonisation.
• Preferably a Master’s degree in the domain of climate change, environment, sustainability or other related discipline with minimum experience of 5 to 7 years of working in policy think-tanks or industry.
• Specialisation in industry, energy, materials or related disciplines will be preferred.
• A basic understanding of climate change, decarbonization and net zero targets would be required in addition to a sound understanding of GHG inventorization of industries.
• Familiarity with power plants and industrial operations, thermal energy and material applications in industries, understanding of emission control/abatement technologies in industries.
• Prior experience of working on emission assessments, data analysis and data visualisation.
• Strong analytic and research skills (including quantitative analysis).
• Knowledge of data visualization software and dashboards will be preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in engaging with relevant stakeholders from the government and industry.

Salary: Will be commensurate with experience and skills.

Location: New Delhi

Last date to apply: September 15th, 2023.

For online submission: Please visit http://jobs.cseindia.org and choose ‘DPM – Decarbonization’.

Or 

Post it to : 

Ms. Jagdeep Gupta,
Executive Director- Planning & Operations
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110062
Tel: 29956394/6339/5124, Fax: 29955879

PS: Only short listed candidates will be informed.

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2. Programme Officer for Municipal Solid Waste Management Programme

No. of Positions – 2

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME OF CSE­­­

The SWM programme at CSE addresses policy and practices for effective and affordable waste management in India and other developing countries. The programme works with national governments to bring policies that support sustainable solid waste management including plastics and biomedical waste management. The programme works with city governments in India and few African countries to implement solid waste management projects based on segregation at source and decentralized processing. The programme also runs a ‘Forum of Cities that Segregate’, to exchange knowledge and build capacity to achieve effective and affordable waste management in Indian cities.

The nature of the work of the team is extremely dynamic and includes research, advocacy, implementation and capacity building.

WORK PROFILE 

The candidate will be required to substantially contribute to the team’s research, advocacy and implementation work. Major work responsibilities include:

• Managing and monitoring implementation of projects in states and cities of India.
• Preparing reports (both with and without technical inputs), policy briefs, etc.
• Reviewing policy, rules and regulations.
• Extensive research/Writing on issues / development related to solid waste management.
• Communicating with national and state level officials.
• Engaging with various stakeholders at the national and state levels to disseminate information and build knowledge/awareness about solid waste management;
• Organize national and state level meetings and workshops and training programmes to improve SWM policies and practices.

SKILLS

• Strong relationship building skills;
• Excellent programme and team management skills;
• Strong research aptitude
• Good interpersonal skills and experience in working effectively in a multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity to diverse opinion
• Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders, including government officials, urban local bodies (ULBs), NGOs, communities.
• Understanding of other organizations groups, and individuals in the waste and sanitation sector including government policies / reforms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate in both English and Hindi.
• Must be willing to travel to monitor implementation work.
• Ability to perform and deliver under tight deadlines.

QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Candidates with a post graduate in planning, engineering, waste management, sanitation or environment related field with at least 3-5 years of work experience. Candidate should have experience of research, advocacy and training. The candidate should be able to work in a tight-knit and dynamic team that works on wide range of issues related to urban waste management. He/she should have strong networking and liasoning skills, willingness to travel and fluency in both written and spoken English/Hindi.  

SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

LOCATION: New Delhi

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15^th September 2023. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Candidates can send applications online (preferable) or by postal services, as convenient.

For online submission: Please visit http://jobs.cseindia.org and choose ‘PO – SWM’.

Or Post it to:

Ms. Jagdeep Gupta,

Executive Director- Planning & Operations

Centre for Science and Environment

41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,

New Delhi – 110062

Tel: 29956394/6339/5124, Fax: 29955879

NP: Only short listed candidates will be informed.