Senior Engagement Manager

Purpose:

Senior Engagement Lead to build and expand our work on air quality governance and data analytics at the national, state, and city levels.

Job Duties and Accountabilities: -

Strategy

● Support the team leadership in the development of a strategy and plan for the Clean Air programme at CEEW that aligns with institutional and national / state government priorities

● Independently generate/ pursue leads at state and city government to expand use of CEEW tools and methods related to air quality forecasting and management, engage with current and potential stakeholders for partnerships

Research

● Evaluate the quality of draft data analyses and reports prepared by direct reports as well as all research products under the air quality governance and data analytics & forecasting verticals

● Travel to project sites, when required, to conduct interviews or collect data for different research projects

Project and people management

● Coordinate with a team of multi-disciplinary team of Programme Associates and Research Analysts on a day-to-day basis

● Present results of research at national and international conferences, meetings, seminars and workshops and through personal contacts and networks

Shortlisting Criteria: -

Education

● PhD or master's degree in environmental studies, environmental engineering or other related fields.

● Sound understanding of India’s air quality policy and regulatory environment

● Strong research background with an adequate understanding of research methods and quantitative skills

Work experience

● 5-8 years of experience in the air quality domain, especially in government engagement at the city and state levels

● Prior experience working on projects focusing on air quality management, air pollution and urban governance

● Proven track record of publications in high-impact journals, policy memos and reports

Key skills

● Excellent project management skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.

● Competent in using statistical and spatial analytical tools. Knowledge of languages such as R/Python will be an advantage.

● The candidate should be willing to travel frequently to cities and towns across India.