Programme Lead/ Senior Programme Lead
Reporting to: Director of Programmes
Location: New Delhi
Purpose:
The multi-disciplinary Clean Air team generates data and evidence to drive scalable action
and strengthen the capacity of governments and industries through institutional collaborations
towards improving Indias air quality. The CA team works across seven different verticals: crop residue
management, clean cooking, solid waste management, industrial pollution management, clean
construction, air quality governance, and air quality data analytics & forecasting. The teams research
work is supported by five levers of change: building the capacity of government agencies, generating
transparent and credible data, developing innovative solutions, demonstrating industrial leadership
and raising public demand for clean air.
The CA team seeks to hire a seasoned expert as a
Senior Programme Lead
to build and expand our
work on air quality governance and data analytics at the national, state, and city levels. The candidate
would also be required to support work in other verticals as needed. This role involves a mix of
managerial, technical and networking skills. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of
the air quality policy frameworks and data infrastructure in India, as well as technical skills to do a
deep dive into air quality and meteorology data. Further, the candidate should have excellent oral and
written communication skills. An ideal candidate would have the capacity and experience to drive
government engagements independently and can draft briefing notes and policy documents under
tight deadlines.
Job Duties and Accountabilities
Strategy
Contribute to the development of strategy and plan for the Clean Air programme at the organisation that aligns with institutional and national priorities
Engage with current and potential funders and stakeholders (relevant central/ state/ city level entities, other policy/ academic research institutions) for partnerships and resource mobilisation
Develop and maintain networks within all key government ministries to drive the clean air agenda
Research




End-to-end ownership of a few flagship team projects/products and lead at least two proposals under competitive grants
Generate and pursue independent and original research ideas and curate projects that are both policy-relevant and align with the teams vision and mission
Generate and disseminate knowledge and findings from studies and implementations by way of policy reports, presentations, memos, short reports, opinion pieces, videos, etc., with the help of the organisation's outreach team. Periodically, publish in high quality peer reviewed national and international journals.
Evaluate the quality of draft data analyses and reports prepared by direct reports as well as all research products under the air quality governance and data analytics & forecasting verticals
Proactively participate in knowledge-transfer activities, including collaborative meetings, conferences, and training workshops with other research groups and institutions.
Travel to project sites, when required, to conduct interviews or collect data for different research projects
Project and People Management
Manage a multi-disciplinary sub-team of Programme Lead, Programme Associates and Research Analysts on a day-to-day basis
Expand the Clean Air team by assisting in hiring the right set of people at various levels to drive the strategy and execute the plan
Ensure timely project deliverables, financial reporting and budgeting for specific projects
Present results of research at national and international conferences, meetings, seminars and workshops and through personal contacts and networks
Perform other duties occasionally, which are not included above but which would be consistent with the role
Shortlisting Criteria
Education




PhD or master's degree in environmental studies, environmental engineering or other related
fields.
Sound understanding of Indias air quality policy and regulatory environment
Strong research background with an adequate understanding of research methods and quantitative skills
Work Experience
***** years of experience in the air quality domain, especially in data analytics and policy governance
Prior experience working on projects focussing on air quality management, air pollution and urban governance.
Proven track record of publications in high-impact journals, policy memos and reports
Key Skills
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Competent in using statistical and spatial analytical tools. Knowledge of languages such as R/Python will be an advantage.
Demonstrated abilities to manage multiple priorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment and being able to independently drive research with minimum assistance.
The candidate should be willing to travel frequently.
Personality
Willingness to learn current (research and project management) skills
Ability to adapt to the new environment and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment
Striving for rigour in research and quality in work output
Ability to effectively work in a team while being able to independently drive research with minimum assistance, when time demands
Ability to dig deeper into details, while also keeping a sense of the broader objectives and big picture
Willingness to learn, grow and develop on personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural workplace
The organisation operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in
undertaking a variety of tasks.

📌 Programme Lead/Senior Programme Lead (Delhi)
🏢 Arthan
📍 Delhi