Resource Efficiency & Governance

Research Associate


Job Profile

The candidate will contribute to ongoing projects and proposal writing. The candidate will conduct research and analysis on policy readiness, scope, schemes, and processes linked to sustainable development innovations such as green budgeting, green public procurement, and SDG reporting, while examining interlinkages between SDGs and climate policy.

Research
Contribute to research on sustainable development through policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, and assessments of readiness for innovations such as green budgeting and public procurement. Tasks include desk reviews, primary data collection, methodology design, and producing high-quality outputs, including reports, briefs, and papers. Support the identification of gaps, barriers, and recommendations, and coordinate validation workshops. Travel within India and abroad as required.

Proposal Writing and Business Development
Contribute in conceptualising and writing proposals and engage with funding agencies and partners to align them with priorities.

Advocacy and Outreach
Support outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives through pitches, events, webinars, capacity-building, and writing.


Experience

0 - 2 Years


Qualification

Master-s degree in environmental science- public policy- public finance- economics- environmental law- or a related field. Candidates with degrees from multiple disciplines are especially encouraged to apply.


Skills

Essential
- Knowledge of analytical tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Commitment to sustainability- green growth- and policy change.
- Collaborative team player- able to work independently when required.
- Creative- proactive- reliable- and able to multitask under pressure.


Desirable
- Working knowledge or experience of green budgeting- green public procurement- or SDGs.
- Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder events and dialogues.
- Prior internship experience.
- Having prior publications is desired.


Location

Delhi


Salary

As per industry standards

Please apply latest by July 10, 2026