Research Associate
On-siteDelhi, Delhi, India
Job Summary
Conduct secondary research, literature reviews, and data collection on coal, oil, and gas sector dynamics, SOE functioning, and transition strategies. Support development of analytical frameworks, sectoral notes, and background papers, while contributing to drafting research reports, policy briefs, and presentations for internal and external audiences. Coordinate with state government departments, PSUs, regulators, and development partners for meetings, consultations, and workshops, assisting in preparing briefing materials and synthesizing field-level insights from visits. Manage day-to-day project coordination, including timelines, deliverables, donor reports, and internal tracking of tasks with cross-functional teams. Maintain organized records of project documents and support preparation of knowledge products for dissemination.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Energy Studies, Economics, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, or a related field
- 3-4 years of relevant work experience in policy research, energy/climate programs, consulting, development sector organizations, think tanks, or government-facing roles
- Demonstrated interest in India's energy sector, particularly coal, oil, and gas, or broader energy transition and public sector reform issues
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured written outputs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace (Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides)
- Willingness to travel for field visits and stakeholder engagements, as required
Desired Qualifications
- Hindi proficiency
- Prior exposure to projects involving PSUs, government departments, regulators, or development partners
- Familiarity with policy research methods, basic qualitative and quantitative analysis, and report writing
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a collaborative team environment
- Interest in issues of just transition, inclusive development, and institutional reform
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