Programme Lead / Senior Programme Lead- Technology Futures

Programme Description

Globally, countries and companies are at aiming to transit to a low carbon pathway in the coming decades. Many countries have already announced their Net Zero emission targets starting 2050. India has also committed to a Net-Zero path and aims to achieve the same by 2070. The country has also committed to setting up 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity, 50 per cent renewable energy capacity, reduction of one billion tonnes of carbon emission and reduction of carbon intensity by 45 per cent by 2030.

Advancements in hard and soft components of technology will be crucial for reduction, capture and offset of emissions. Technologies need to be designed and developed according to the local requirements. It is hence imperative that technological innovations across the value chain be conceptualised, designed, nurtured and supported proactively for applications in India. Given the magnitude of change that is required, India can become the global powerhouse that co-develops, deploys, manufactures, exports and recycles these emerging and next-generation technologies. The research programme would assess the impacts and eventually drive technological advancements across the value chain – procurement, manufacturing, deployment, reuse and recycling.

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a Programme Lead / Senior Programme Lead for the Technology Futures team. The Senior Programme Lead, along with the Team Lead for Technology Futures would shape the research direction of the programme. The individual would be leading the work on critical minerals and clean energy supply chains. He / She would be responsible to build and mentor team, work with donors and network with key stakeholders in the sector. The successful applicant will 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 candidate will be expected to develop the team’s expertise on mineral use beyond clean energy sector and conduct analyses that details the impact of competing use cases on India’s energy transition. In clean energy technologies, the candidate will be expected to build detailed expertise on market movements, technology and material changes along geopolitics, which can impact the competitiveness of India’s manufacturing sector.

The candidate will also be responsible to conceptualise and identify policy recommendations to support Indian policymakers in bringing new technology to India and scaling up domestic manufacturing. The candidate will be expected to explore work with various stakeholders to conceptualise pilot projects for new technologies. Additionally, the candidate will also 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, to build and expand the Council’s work on critical minerals and clean energy supply chains. The candidate would eventually be expected to conceptualise research projects to drive the technological advancements across the clean tech value chain – exploration, mining, processing, procurement, manufacturing, deployment, reuse and recycling.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

• Constantly review developments in the ecosystem linked with the clean energy manufacturing and critical minerals from varied lenses of geopolitics, technology, economics, equity, jobs etc.
• 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.
• Support the team lead for the Technology Futures team in mentoring a growing and young team. Also, work closely with other teams like Energy Transition, Power Markets, Industrial Sustainability etc.
• Supervising and mentoring PLs / PAs / RAs / interns.
• Delivering training to other staff on research, policy, or other skills.
• Taking on responsibilities beyond research and research engagement to ensure the smooth functioning of the office.
• To participate in relevant conferences, workshops, training programmes as necessary to communicate research findings and gain insights on new research in focus areas.
• Fund-raising will play a key role and you are required to build a network of donors and partners and demonstrate buy-in from potential funders.

Research

Research Management

Outreach

Work experience

Key skills

Selection Criteria - Qualification

Personality

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks. CEEW is an equal opportunity employer.