- Build a network of donors and partners and demonstrate buy-in from potential funders
- To generate and pursue independent and original research ideas and support the initiation of new research programs within the organization.
- To develop plans for research projects and to outline research procedures to be followed.
- To extrapolate and verify data given by research analysts/programs, evaluate, organize and edit the data into comprehensive standard report forms.
- To utilize internal and external databases and other research tools to create value-added research data.
- To work closely with state governments to develop integrated energy, environmental, and water policies
- To travel to project sites, when required, to conduct interviews or collect data for different research projects
- To develop surveys and questionnaires and to collect, collate and analyze responses using different data analysis software's and tools
- To publish in high-quality peer-reviewed national and international journals
- To assist in applications for research and general donor funding
- To take part in knowledge-transfer activities, including collaborative meetings and training workshops with other research groups and institutions
- To mentor junior team members and contribute to organization building activities
- To coordinate the work of Research Analysts and Programme Associates and guide them on different research projects
- To ensure that project deliverables are submitted on time
- Present results of research at national and international conferences, meetings, seminars, and workshops and through personal contacts and networks
- Assist Research Fellows and other Senior Researchers with financial reporting and budgeting for specific projects
- Perform other duties occasionally, which are not included above, but which would be consistent with the role
- To assist Research Fellows and other Senior Researchers in developing related projects for strengthening and expanding the existing program of research, presenting research to key constituencies, advisory bodies, conferences & research institutes
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills as well as public speaking and research skills.
- Ability to work on water project proposals and demonstrated experience in raising research grants.
- Must work well with others, build a team and collaborate with other project team members and other institutions.
- Must have sharp analytical skills to analyze large data and reports.
- Experience working with software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access.
- Experience with statistical software packages, such as STATA, R, SAS, SPSS.
- Must be organized and able to clearly synthesize and summarize information.
- Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and fluid environment.
- Strong willingness to learn and have an open, inquiring mind.
- Skills in managing new technologies and media platforms.
- Willingness to show initiative in order to handle unforeseen problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage with senior political and business leaders.
- Foreign language skills are desirable.
- Demonstrated history of publication in peer-refereed journals.
- Strong track record of project management and timely delivery of outputs.
- Experience in dealing with public and private institutions.
- You should have a strong research background, including an understanding of experimental and analytical research.
- Working with SMEs and a young dynamic global team, learning & development.
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