Research Analyst – Power Markets

Research and programme assistance:-

• Assist the team in different research projects through timely and robust analysis of relevant data, policy and regulatory apparatus and co-developing innovative ideas for regulatory, institutional and market reforms 
• Conduct literature reviews to understand new power market designs, support mechanisms and regulatory interventions demonstrated in emerging and developing countries for enabling high clean energy shares in the power system
• Support the design and analysis of power market instruments such as Contracts for Difference (CfDs)  and contribute to the study on capacity market mechanisms to ensure long-term reliability and resource adequacy.
• Regularly track, maintain a record, and critically analyse national and state-level regulations pertaining to resource planning, generation scheduling and dispatch, and wholesale and retail procurement of electricity and ancillary services
• Travel to conduct fieldwork, including focus group discussions, interviews, etc.
• Use insights from the research to inform policy and regulations by making written submissions on draft regulations/rules/guidelines/policies/plans, and participating in physical and virtual stakeholder consultations.
• Assist the team in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, writing high-quality research reports, blogs and policy briefs, and preparing presentations whenever required.
• Participate in regular inter- and intra-team meetings for collaborative outputs.

Stakeholder engagement:-

• Build strong networks of trust with key stakeholders in the sector, including government officials, regulators, civil society organisations, and the private sector.
• Accompany team members for meetings with stakeholders; prepare minutes of the meetings and assist with relevant follow-up.

Qualification and experience:-

• Master’s degree in engineering, economics, law, public policy, energy economics or related field
• Courses or certifications related to power sector law and regulations and market operations would be desirable
• Training/certification on any of the power system analytics tools will be an advantage

Experience:-

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in the relevant field
• Candidates with strong research skills but with less sectoral experience may also be considered
• Strong track record of project assistance and timely delivery of outputs

Key skills:-

• Strong analytical and research skills, particularly quantitative research skills 
• Ability to analyse information and present it in a clear and accurate manner, both verbal and written
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to learn new tools to manage, process and drive insights from datasets
• Willingness to show initiative in order to handle unforeseen challenges
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment

Location:-

• Delhi, India.

Company Overview:-

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. The Council uses data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach to explain – and change – the use, reuse, and misuse of resources. The Council addresses pressing global challenges through an integrated and internationally focused approach. It prides itself on the independence of its high-quality research, develops partnerships with public and private institutions, and engages with the wider public.

CEEW once again featured extensively across nine categories in the ‘2019 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report’, including being ranked as South Asia’s top think tank (15th globally) with an annual operating budget of less than USD 5 million for the seventh year in a row. In 2016, CEEW was also ranked 2nd in India, 4th outside Europe and North America, and 20th globally out of 240 think tanks as per the ICCG Climate Think Tank’s standardised rankings. In 2013 and 2014, CEEW was rated as India’s top climate change think-tank as per the ICCG standardised rankings.