Engagement Lead – Sustainable Water Programme

About the Role

The role involves representing CEEW and building networks, developing state-level strategies, and facilitating communication and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Represent CEEW and build networks: represent CEEW at relevant meetings and events, and strengthen relationships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.
• Develop state-level strategies: Support the design and implementation of the water programme's engagement and advocacy strategy.
• Facilitate communication and coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for technical exchanges and communication between CEEW and stakeholders and prepare meeting notes.
• Organise strategic events: Plan, minute and manage meetings, consultations, and events in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Build research networks: Establish and maintain local, national, and international research collaborations to support program goals.
• Work closely with senior researchers to develop short briefs/presentations with research insights and support revenue generation.
• Present research findings: Share research outcomes with key stakeholders, advisory bodies, and at conferences.

Requirements

No specific requirements are mentioned for this role.

Benefits

No benefits are mentioned for this role.

The role creates positive change by informing policy-making for the sustainable development of water resources and their effective management through research and stakeholder engagement, contributing to water security, circular economy in water management, and climate resilience.

• Master's degree in Water Resources Management/Public Policy/Governance/Climate Change/Environment Management/Urban Planning or any other relevant field.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in research/consulting, policy engagement and project management, preferably in water resources sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of India's water governance system.
• Demonstrate strong networking skills and ability to represent the organisation on national and international platforms.
• Ability to summarise and communicate research insights/findings as briefs and presentations.
• Must leverage his/her stakeholder network in the water sector to keep a tab on the latest trends.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office application suite.

Competitive compensation - commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles. You will get above-market remuneration. We provide a safe space for all.