Manager / Senior Manager – Energy Systems Modelling

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About the Organization

Vasudha Foundation is one of the prominent CSO/Think Tanks with the mission to conserve Vasudha through innovative approaches that can ensure a sustainable and  inclusive future for India and Mother Earth.  Vasudha Foundation approach is largely data driven analysis, creation of data repositories with cross sectoral analysis, along with outreach to ensure resource conservation  with the ultimate objective of conserving Mother Earth.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled professional to join our team as Manager/Senior Manager – Energy Systems Modelling. This full-time role will focus on strengthening Vasudha Foundation’s capacity in energy and power sector analysis, energy system modelling, and policy research.

The position is critical to our mission of supporting evidence-based decision-making on India’s low-carbon development and energy transition pathways.

Job Responsibilities

Project Implementation:

• Lead and expand research initiatives related to the energy and power sectors, including analysis of policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Enhance and apply energy system models such as TIMES-ETSAP, MESSAGEix, OSeMOSYS, CGEM, among others, including the use of open-source solvers.
• Develop low-carbon and Net Zero pathways (short-, medium-, and long-term) to inform decision-making across environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
• Build and assess future energy scenarios, including supply-demand projections and technology pathways.
• Support capacity-building efforts on climate mitigation strategies at both national and sub-national levels, particularly for government stakeholders.
• Contribute to Vasudha’s thought leadership by producing policy briefs, blogs, technical reports, and recommendations.
• Undertake any other assignments in the power and energy sector as designated by the senior management.

Donor Engagement and Fundraising:

• Support the conceptualisation of new project and programme areas, especially in energy modelling.
• Assist in engagement with philanthropic donors, bilateral and multilateral agencies for funding opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of project reports, grant documentation, and updates for funders.

Networking, Representation, and Outreach:

• Represent Vasudha Foundation at external meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events.
• Conduct field visits and engage with local communities as needed.
• Build collaborative relationships with energy system modellers and researchers across India and beyond.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in developing or using energy system models (e.g., TIMES-ETSAP, MESSAGEix, OSeMOSYS, CGEM).
• Master’s degree (or higher) in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Matlab).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated interest and passion for energy systems and/or decarbonisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in collaborative team environments.

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