Council on Energy, Environment and Water
(CEEW), New DelhiProgramme Lead - Technology FuturesTerms
of ReferenceAt CEEW,
we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don't stand for!) as an
employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear
from you! At CEEW, we build careers in public policy
● We offer strong visionary leadership with emphasis on
research and impact at scale
● We actively promote leadership by initiative
● We celebrate talent and ambition
● You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge
you and help you grow
● You will learn faster than your peers in other
organisations
● Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come
together at CEEW
● We provide a safe space for all
● At CEEW, your life is your example for othersDesignation offered: Programme
LeadTeam/
Focus area: Technology FuturesReporting
to: Senior Programme
Lead / FellowLocation: New DelhiDuration: Full TimePurpose: CEEW seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the Programme Lead
position to anchor its work on critical minerals within the Technology Futures
team. Working with the Team Lead for Technology Futures, the Programme Lead
will help shape the research direction of the programme, track global market
developments, and lead robust quantitative and qualitative analyses of new and
upcoming critical minerals and clean energy technologies. On critical minerals, the successful applicant will be
expected to develop the team's expertise on mineral use beyond the clean energy
sector and conduct analyses that detail the impact of competing use cases on
India's energy transition. On clean energy technologies, the applicant will
build detailed expertise on market movements, technology and material changes,
and the geopolitics that can affect the competitiveness of India's
manufacturing sector. The Programme Lead will also conceptualise and identify
policy recommendations to support Indian policymakers in bringing new
technology to India and scaling up domestic manufacturing, explore work with
various stakeholders to conceptualise pilot projects for new technologies, and
develop innovative market and financing solutions to support the energy
transition. We are looking for an experienced professional with
hands-on experience and deep sectoral understanding, who can mentor a young
team, work with donors and network with key stakeholders across government,
industry and the investment community. In addition to the responsibilities
outlined below, the candidate should be prepared to be agile responding to
emerging national and global developments and taking on additional
responsibilities as this workstream evolves. Position: Programme Lead – Critical
MineralsJob Duties and AccountabilitiesStrategic
leadership

• Constantly review developments in the ecosystem linked with clean

energy manufacturing and critical minerals, through the varied lenses of
geopolitics, technology, economics, equity and jobs.

• Based on market tracking, identify new areas of opportunity for the

Indian and global clean energy industry, and develop policy roadmaps to deploy
new technology successfully.

• Conceptualise and identify policy recommendations that support

Indian policymakers in bringing new technology to India and scaling up domestic
manufacturing.

• Explore work with various stakeholders to conceptualise pilot

projects for new technologies, and develop innovative market and financing
solutions to support the energy transition.

• Support the Team Lead for Technology Futures in mentoring a growing

and young team, and work closely with other teams such as Energy Transition,
Power Markets and Industrial Sustainability.

• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops and training

programmes as necessary to communicate research findings and gain insights on
new research in focus areas.

• Take on responsibilities beyond research and research engagement to

ensure the smooth functioning of the office. Research

• Conceptualise original research projects and/or programmes in line

with the internally approved strategy, and lead at least three research
projects per year.

• Write reports, papers, issue briefs and policy briefs, with a

minimum of three published papers or reports.

• Develop the team's expertise on mineral use beyond the clean energy

sector, and analyse the impact of competing use cases on India's energy
transition.

• Build detailed expertise on market movements, technology and

material changes, and geopolitics, along the clean technology value chain
exploration, mining, processing, procurement, manufacturing, deployment, reuse
and recycling.

• Design primary data collection, data collation and analysis as

necessary to drive novel research.

• Develop strong relationships with researchers and with industry,

government and international agencies.

• Collaborative research is vital to this role, and establishing joint

research or evaluation studies with other civil society organisations, industry
or government agencies is an important part of it. Outreach

• Co-design and execute an outreach plan for every research project,

in collaboration with the Strategic Communications Lead.

• Undertake significant public interfacing on behalf of CEEW at

various national and international forums.

• Ensure strict adherence to CEEW's branding guidelines and outreach

SOPs.

• Publish at least one opinion piece every quarter and respond to

media requests promptly.

• Oversee the maintenance and timely updating of stakeholder

databases. Programme
Assistance

• Give programmatic structure to, and ensure cohesion across, various

projects and teams enabling cross-cutting research and leveraging capacity in
other teams to deliver.

• Prepare detailed donor reports and project completion reports.
• Develop an outcome map for projects and programmes, indicating

clearly to funders the impacts corresponding to their own goals.

• Build a network of donors and partners and demonstrate buy-in from

potential funders; fund-raising will play a key role in this position.

• Supervise and mentor Programme Associates, Research Analysts and

interns.

• Deliver training to other staff on research, policy or other skills. Selection Criteria – Education & Experience
• A Bachelor's degree (B.E./ B.Tech) in Mining Engineering. A

postgraduate qualification an MBA, or a Master's in energy, minerals,
economics, public policy or a related discipline will be an added advantage.

• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, including academic projects,

industry experience, or experience of working in a technical or management
consulting firm.

• Working understanding of the minerals and metals value chain

exploration, resource estimation, mining, beneficiation, processing and
metallurgy and of how it connects to downstream manufacturing, reuse and
recycling.

• Familiarity with critical mineral supply chains and clean energy

technology markets, and with the trade policy and geopolitics that shape them.

• Experience of le