Rural Markets Research Analyst

Company Description

Are you passionate about building a cleaner, more sustainable future? So are we.

Welcome to Ohayo Green Energy. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by developing, implementing, and managing innovative green energy solutions globally, with a focus on the APAC region. We are a team of dedicated engineers, researchers, visionaries, and sustainability professionals committed to combating climate change one project at a time. If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a purpose—and want to gain valuable experience working for a cause that truly matters, we invite you to join us in greeting a brighter, greener tomorrow.

The Role

We are seeking a specialist in rural market research to lead our primary data collection and stakeholder mapping efforts. This role is critical for validating ground-level logistics for agricultural waste and identifying supply chain bottlenecks.

The Opportunity

This isn't a typical role where you'll be on the sidelines. You will be a creative force at the heart of our mission, translating complex sustainability concepts into impactful strategies. This role is perfect for a recent graduate with 1-2 years of experience who is passionate about the environment and has a natural talent for research and communication. You will work directly with our core team to conduct on-ground research for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) ecosystem in India and work on reports that help advance the cause of decarbonisation through SAF. This role will include travel to various locations in rural India.

What You'll Do:

• Stakeholder Mapping:

  Identify and engage 40–50 key respondents across the value chain, including agricultural cooperatives, waste aggregators, and municipal authorities.

• Primary Research:

  Execute structured semi-quantitative interviews and field surveys to identify logistical and regulatory bottlenecks in the feedstock supply chain.

• Contextual Analysis:

  Document community-level data on biomass residues and competing uses for feedstocks to inform localised supply curves.

• Cross-Functional Support:

  Provide real-world logistical data to the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Supply Chain teams to refine "well-to-gate" emissions models.

• Communication:

  Draft high-quality stakeholder perception summaries and reports.

• Professionalism:

  Represent Ohayo Green Energy in professional interactions with government departments and corporate entities.

Who We're Looking For:

• A Degree or Diploma in Rural Management is preferred.
• A recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Public Policy, Engineering or a related field may also apply.
• 1-2 years in primary and secondary market research in rural Indian or agricultural markets. Field work experience highly desirable.
• Previous experience in consulting or renewable energy projects is preferred. Freshers with relevant internship experience may also apply.
• Language: English, Hindi and proficiency in local languages relevant to agricultural belts is beneficial.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage field schedules independently while contributing to a central team.
• A strong, demonstrable passion for climate action, renewable energy, and sustainability.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Ideally based in Delhi, India, but we will accept Pan-India applications if you are open to frequent travel.

What We Offer:

• A competitive monthly salary.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
• Direct mentorship and hands-on experience in the green energy sector.
• A unique opportunity to build a professional portfolio with projects that make a real-world impact.

How to Apply

Please read the application instructions carefully. We will not be accepting applications that do not include our list of requirements. Your creativity and ability to follow instructions are the first things we'll notice.

1. Your CV, please limit your CV to 1 page.
2. A Cover Letter highlighting your suitability and interest for this role.
3. A one-page report on how you would approach a field visit to farmers of a sugarcane belt, what kind of questions you would ask them, and what your expected outcomes from such a visit would be, given that we are exploring the supply chain bottlenecks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Submission Details:

1. Save your research report as a PDF

   and name the file YourName_Ohayo_Rural.pdf.

2. Email your CV, Cover Letter and PDF

   to

   team@ohayogreenenergy.com

   with the subject line "

   Application: Rural Markets Research Analyst".

11th January 2025, 11:59 PM, IST

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