[ES_JOBS_NET] Executive Director - EPIC India

[Christa Hasenkopf]

The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago’s office in India
- EPIC India - is searching for its next Executive Director! This
Delhi-based role is a fantastic opportunity to lead the EPIC India Team in
its energy and environmental research and policy work. Must have valid
permit to work in India. More info below:

URL: https://epic.uchicago.in/opportunities/india-program-head-epic-india/


India Program Head, EPIC India

EPIC India is looking to hire its India Program Head who will lead the
programmatic aspects of a growing, multifunctional team of EPIC India staff
and will serve as the public face of EPIC India to government partners,
media, and all other stakeholders, both internal and external.

The India Program Head, EPIC India must understand energy and environmental
research, have deep knowledge of the Indian energy and environmental policy
landscape at the national and state level, and have a broad network in the
public, non-profit, and private sectors.  They will act as the bridge
between EPIC India and the global EPIC team.
Location: New Delhi
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*About the Trust*

The University of Chicago Trust (the Trust) is a charitable trust in India,
established in 2008 by alumnus of The University of Chicago. The objectives
of the Trust’s objectives are to provide opportunities for grants to
support educational programs, research programs and activities for the
betterment of India.

*About EPIC India*

EPIC India is an environmental and energy economics research group based at
the Trust in New Delhi, India. EPIC India’s mission is to work hand-in-hand
with government and industry partners to identify and rigorously evaluate
innovative solutions to India’s most pressing energy and environmental
problems. Through these activities, EPIC India aims to identify high-value
academic research opportunities for the community and communicate EPIC
research findings to create lasting impacts on Indian energy and
environmental policy.

*Position Description*

The India Program Head, EPIC India will lead the programmatic aspects of a
growing, multifunctional team of EPIC India staff and will serve as the
public face of EPIC India to government partners, media, and all other
stakeholders, both internal and external. The India Program Head, EPIC
India must understand energy and environmental research, have deep
knowledge of the Indian energy and environmental policy landscape at the
national and state level, and have a broad network in the public,
non-profit, and private sectors.  They will act as the bridge between EPIC
India and the global EPIC team.

*Responsibilities*

   - Leading the overall vision and objectives of EPIC India, in
   collaboration with the EPIC Faculty Director and Deputy Faculty Director.
   - Expand EPIC India’s portfolio of applied economics research projects,
   to maximize the energy and environment economics footprint in India.
   - Identifying opportunities for EPIC India to contribute expertise to
   Indian energy and environmental policy issues through written reports,
   analyses, public commentary, etc.
   - Establishing the structure of the EPIC India team, lead all staffing
   and hiring decisions, mentor junior staff, and appropriately resolve any
   conflicts in a fair and supportive manner.
   - Overseeing ongoing scale-up programs and other strategic initiatives.
   - Collaborate with senior leadership to enable the research design and
   implementation for multiple research projects.
   - Represent EPIC India in high-level interactions with policymakers,
   officials, media, experts, and stakeholders, both in private and in public.
   - Develop strategic partnerships between EPIC India and key players in
   Indian energy and environmental policy, including in the government,
   corporate sector, and civil society.
   - Mobilize and manage financial resources to ensure that the EPIC India
   team is operating at its maximum potential, strategic programs are being
   effectively delivered, and the highest-potential research is pursued and
   executed to completion.

*Qualifications*

Education:

   - Advanced degree in economics, energy/environmental policy, public
   policy, management, law or a closely related field is preferred.

Experience:

   - Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a similar
   policy and research environment.

*Competencies*

   - Deep knowledge and network in Indian regarding energy, environmental
   and climate policy.
   - Demonstrated oversight of an independent organization and its people.
   - Skilled in development and fundraising with institutions and
   individuals in an Indian and global context.
   - Exceptional attention to detail, advanced writing and presentation
   skills for communicating policy lessons from academic papers in ways that
   are straightforward for policymakers.
   - Clear, precise, non-technical writing, as well as confident and
   effective public speaking skills.
   - Understanding of the India media market.
   - Proven ability to multitask and successfully complete projects on a
   tight deadline.
   - Willingness to work hard, self-motivated, and learn is essential for
   this position.
   - Oversight and ability to engage well qualified staff, motivate staff
   in research, policy and capacity building roles, monitor their work and
   assist in career development
   - Create and maintain a collegial work culture that emphasizes teamwork,
   results and good work life balance.
   - A strong understanding of energy and environmental policy is necessary
   to ensure an ability to translate and communicate EPIC’s work in an
   accurate and effective manner.
   - Ability to manage a heavy workload and competing priorities.
   - Demonstrated sound judgement, ability to solve problems and make
   effective decision.

*Working Conditions*

   - Travel mostly in India. but there is potential for international
   travel as well.

Candidate must have a valid work permit as per regulations to be employed
in India.

Location

New Delhi, India

*Application Documents*

Resume

Cover Letter

Three References

Please submit all of the application documents to: Leni Chaudhuri at
lenic at uchicago.edu
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