Research Assistant, Indian Carbon Market

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About the Organization

The Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology.

Mission

The Asia Society fosters insight, encourages engagement, elevates regional voices, informs and educates new audiences, addresses complex – and where necessary – contentious challenges, engages in creative problem-solving, and helps deliver real solutions for the benefit of all. As a global network of centers who share a common vision, we actively collaborate with our centers and partners across Asia and the world. The Asia Society also provides its members an opportunity to become part of our global network to help shape a prosperous, sustainable, and secure future for us all.

Job Description

Asia Society Policy Institute in Delhi – a division of the Asia Society India Centre, is looking for a Carbon Market Research Assistant to support the implementation of ASPI’s projects to develop India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) and other climate policies. The Research Assistant will primarily be responsible for building, updating, and maintaining a relevant research database. This is a full-time position for three years, with the potential for extension.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research relevant to the Indian Carbon Market and Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), and Indian climate and energy policy, power market and just energy transition, as well as Emissions Trading System (ETS) development across Asia, under the direction of the Assistant Director, Climate, ASPI Delhi;
• Assist with the coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences on these topics, under the direction of the Assistant Director, Climate, ASPI Delhi, including providing logistical and organizational support;
• Assist in drafting high-quality documents, briefs, and short papers related to project deliverables;
• Build and manage a database to track key project stakeholders in India, Asia, and internationally;
• Provide administrative support for Indian climate policy projects;
• Provide support on updating administrative systems, and tracking project progress under the direction of the Assistant Director, Climate, ASPI Delhi;
• Provide support for ASPI Delhi roundtables and events as needed and assigned;
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree relevant to environmental economics, climate finance, sustainability, climate change policy, carbon markets, or similar fields.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated experience in data collection, organization and table/graphic presentation.
• Knowledge and demonstrated interest in India’s climate and energy policy, carbon market development, and emission trading systems.
• Experience with assessment and development of emissions trading systems and GHG emissions data a plus.
• Experience in developing high quality and impactful written products.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated and responsible team player, able to work independently and to strict deadlines.

To be considered for this role, all interested applicants must submit a completed application to: aspijobs@asiasociety.org

A completed application must include:

• Resume
• Cover letter including salary expectations
• Subject line: Research Assistant, Indian Carbon Market

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