The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization that provides data-driven research to advance policies that reduce the health and environmental impacts of the transportation sector. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intelligence, flexibility, transparency, and good
humor
are highly valued. Join our team of more than 175 talented researchers and operations staff with offices in Beijing, Berlin, New Delhi, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Washington D.C.

The ICCT is
seeking
a self-directed and dynamic individual to spearhead the development and execution of the research strategy focused on transitioning to electric vehicles in India. Representative work can be seen at

.
This is a full time position based in ICCT's New Delhi office and will report to the India Managing Director in Delhi
.
You
Will:

Work closely with the Managing Director (India) to develop
and refine the
India
LDV
strategy
and workplan
.
Supervise a team of
2-3
research staff, including working with staff to develop and implement annual work plans, conducting
performance evaluations, ensuring staff professional development, proper training, etc.
Lead or manage internal projects or consultant projects (over $100K combined)
Support in m
anag
ing
finances,
including budgeting, bi-annual forecasting, monitoring budgets, and ensuring that funder requirements spend budgets.
Support /
p
articipate
in funder outreach, cultivation, and stewardship.
Support / l
ead in
maintaining
productive working relationships with academic experts, civil society, industry, and officials from public agencies in India.




Lead author or co-author on publications
Engage with high level stakeholders including policymakers, funders,
NGOs, researchers, industry, and media outlets
Hire and lead the hiring process for
new staff
, as
needed for the program.
Lead in the development of comprehensive strategies to influence a specific policy
Represent ICCT in high-level public forums (such as significant workshops and conferences) as well as private forums (such as invite-only stakeholder and policymaker briefings).
Other responsibilities as assigned
You Have:

Master's or PhD in planning, engineering, economics, or related field
Preferably a
round
ten
years
of full-time
, relevant
professional experience in the private sector, academia, civil society,
government
or other research setting with a focus on transportation, energy, environment, and/or policy
E
xperience supervising a technical team
of staff and / consultants
Proven
track record
of managing budgets of approximately $
10
0k.
Demonstrated experience in fundraising.
Successful engagement with external stakeholders and delivery of high-level presentations.
Excellent and
demonstrated
quantitative, analytical, and research skills, such as experience collecting and
analyzing
large datasets, drafting technical papers,




publishing academic-style research publications
and distilling research evidence into key actions
Strong interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency
with M.S. Office and with data analysis software
Candidates with
good experience
working with public agencies in India are preferred

To succeed in our environment, you should be intellectually curious, self-directed, and able to work with people from across the globe. You must be able to connect research to policy and translate technical information to stakeholders. This position will be based in
New Delhi
. Some domestic (within India) and international travel may be
required
.

Our Benefits
This full-time position will be based in our New Delhi office. Competitive compensation and a excellent benefits package.
To Apply

Please include a resume, a cover letter, writing samples, and two to three professional references. Preference will be given to candidates who
submit
a complete application and who directly address the position being offered. This is an immediate opening, and the position will remain open until it is filled. Applications received by
February
10
, 202
5
, will receive the
highest priority.
We are committed to equal employment chance regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

📌 Senior Researcher, Light Duty Vehicles (Ldv), New Delhi
🏢 International Council On Clean Transportation
📍 Delhi