Impact Careers Full-time

Research Analyst / Programme Associate- SFS

Council on Energy, Environment and Water

Posted

Jan 22, 2026

Location

India

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Conduct rigorous political economy and systems mapping analysis on food system transitions, including fertilizer reform, crop diversification, and subsidy redesign
  • Facilitate transdisciplinary engagement with government, researchers, and civil society through consultations and workshops
  • Develop policy briefs, reports, and presentations to communicate research insights to diverse audiences
  • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and collaboration with partners while supporting fundraising and proposal development

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role contributes to reimagining India's food systems by aligning them with environmental, livelihood, and nutrition goals, driving systemic change through research, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Master's degree in development studies, sociology, critical agrarian studies, political economy, public policy, anthropology or related interdisciplinary field (Programme Associate) or Bachelor's degree may be considered (Research Analyst)
  • 1-3 years professional experience in research/policy analysis for Research Analyst role; 3+ years with increasing responsibility for Programme Associate role
  • Strong foundation in qualitative research methods and social science theories with ability to analyze complex issues with equity focus
  • Demonstrated expertise in systems thinking, political economy frameworks, and qualitative methods like narrative and thematic analysis

Benefits

What's in it for you

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience matching industry standards, above-market remuneration, strong visionary leadership with emphasis on research and impact at scale, active promotion of leadership by initiative, celebration of talent and ambition, surrounded by smart people who challenge and help you grow, faster learning than peers in other organizations, safe space for all.