Manager / Senior Manager – Energy Systems Modelling
- Company
Vasudha Foundation
- Location
New Delhi
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
3 - 5 years
- Date Posted
27-Jun-2025
About Vasudha Foundation
Vasudha Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit policy research institution working in the areas of climate change and access to clean energy. Founded in 2010, the organization engages in policy research and policy advocacy by engaging with rural communities, central government, state governments, and several public and private institutions. The organization is also actively involved and engaged in the climate negotiations that take place under the aegis of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), The organization is accredited as an Observer organization to both the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change as well as the Green Climate Fund as a Civil Society Observer. The organization has undertaken wide range of projects and programs in the field of energy and climate change. Some of the important assignments undertaken so far include, facilitating the preparation of State Climate Action Plans of a few key states in India, preparation of District Energy Plans for a couple of important and diverse districts, analysis of policies of 29 states of India, from a climate lens, campaign aimed at empowering rural communities to approach the state electricity regulatory authority to seek “Universal Service Obligation” for energy services, amongst others. Recently, the organization has also embarked on a ambitious project aimed at creating a methodology to determine “Decent Standard of Living” for all Indians and arrive at a basket of possible solutions to achieve this, while following a low energy intensive pathway.
Overview of the Role
- We are seeking a motivated and skilled professional to join our team as Manager/Senior Manager – Energy Systems Modelling. This full-time role will focus on strengthening Vasudha Foundation’s capacity in energy and power sector analysis energy system modelling and policy research. - The position is critical to our mission of supporting evidence-based decision-making on India’s low-carbon development and energy transition pathways.
Job Description
- Project Implementation:
Lead and expand research initiatives related to the energy and power sectors including analysis of policies and regulatory frameworks.
Enhance and apply energy system models such as TIMES-ETSAP MESSAGEix OSeMOSYS CGEM among others including the use of open-source solvers.
Develop low-carbon and Net Zero pathways (short- medium- and long-term) to inform decision-making across environmental economic and social dimensions.
Build and assess future energy scenarios including supply-demand projections and technology pathways.
Support capacity-building efforts on climate mitigation strategies at both national and sub-national levels particularly for government stakeholders.
Contribute to Vasudha’s thought leadership by producing policy briefs blogs technical reports and recommendations.
Undertake any other assignments in the power and energy sector as designated by the senior management.
- Donor Engagement and Fundraising:
Support the conceptualisation of new project and programme areas especially in energy modelling.
Assist in engagement with philanthropic donors bilateral and multilateral agencies for funding opportunities.
Contribute to the development of project reports grant documentation and updates for funders.
- Networking Representation and Outreach:
Represent Vasudha Foundation at external meetings conferences and stakeholder events.
Conduct field visits and engage with local communities as needed.
Build collaborative relationships with energy system modellers and researchers across India and beyond.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python R Matlab).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated interest and passion for energy systems and/or decarbonisation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in collaborative team environments.
Education
Master’s degree (or higher) in Economics Engineering Mathematics Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
Experience
3–5 years of hands-on experience in developing or using energy system models (e.g. TIMES-ETSAP MESSAGEix OSeMOSYS CGEM).
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