Senior Research Associate/Research Associate - Energy

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About the Organization

Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) is a leading think-tank working on economic and public policy issues. From its modest beginnings in 1983, CUTS has grown significantly as a local and global research and advocacy group in addressing the challenges to enhance consumer welfare. From a small voluntary consumer non-governmental organisation (NGO) working locally in Rajasthan, a state in North West India, to make consumers aware of their rights and seek resolution of their grievances, CUTS has over time progressed to policy research and networkbased advocacy on various public policy issues at state, national, regional and international levels

Job Description

Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS) seeks a committed resource for the position of Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, with policy, regulatory and techno- economic experience in clean energy sector for its centre for Jaipur, Rajasthan

The candidate is expected to lead key projects, and play a key role in design, delivery and management of projects. Knowledge of practical aspects of power generation sector, economics, environment, and policy & regulatory frame work is desirable.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out independent primary and secondary research that would help strengthen advocacy initiatives;
• Develop key data sets, along with analytical tools, to capture performance in context of energy utilities and infrastructure;
• Build consumer traction on key subjects such as regulations, socio-economic implications of energy sector developments, climate resilience and sustainability;
• Market, Policy & regulatory resource;
• Prepare research reports, writing briefing papers, monographs, viewpoint papers etc.;
• Ensure that key outputs are delivered in agreed timelines and budgets to highest standard;
• Ability to undertake field visits and also work on the grassroots and also be able to lead engagement with government officials

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Graduate/Post Graduate from an institute of good repute in Energy/Public Policy/Development Studies/Economics /or regulatory affairs;
• 1-4 years of professional experience of working on issues related to the energy sector viz. energy transition, electric vehicles, green energy, etc. is preferred.
• Previous experience of public policy research and policy advocacy on energy related issues will be an added advantage;
• Proficiency in English and Hindi both languages desired.
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment will be an added advantage.

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