Associate – India (Ammonia & Industrial Decarbonisation)

Location: New Delhi, India
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract, with path to permanent employment

Our Energy Platform designs and implements corporate and country decarbonisation strategies, promotes emerging clean technologies and green technology clusters, and supports the global energy transition at speed and scale. With a growing footprint in India, we are working at the forefront of one of the world’s most consequential energy transitions.

With around 350 people across offices in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Jakarta, Paris, São Paulo, Nairobi and New York, we are a diverse, mission-driven team united by a shared conviction to accelerate the transition to a sustainable global economy.

Role Overview

Systemiq is seeking a motivated and analytically strong Associate to support the delivery of a flagship initiative aimed at catalysing India’s first wave of low-emissions ammonia investment and accelerating the decarbonisation of the fertiliser sector.

This role sits at the intersection of research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with the Programme Director and Systemiq’s global teams to contribute rigorous analytical outputs, support stakeholder processes, and help build the evidence base for market-shaping decisions.

Working alongside the Programme Director and local partners (including CEEW), the Associate will contribute to both day-to-day delivery and longer-term programme strategy — building skills in energy systems analysis, coalition management, and climate policy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with 3–6 years of experience who is eager to deepen their expertise in industrial decarbonisation and contribute to one of India’s most important climate transitions.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Analysis

• Conduct techno-economic analysis and literature reviews to support programme workstreams on low-emissions ammonia and fertiliser decarbonisation
• Contribute to the development of investment cases, market assessments, and pathway modelling
• Synthesise complex data and insights into clear, actionable outputs for both internal and external audiences
• Use AI and digital research tools to accelerate synthesis and insight generation

Programme Delivery Support

• Support the Programme Director in managing workplans, timelines, and milestones across a multi-year initiative
• Prepare and maintain high-quality documentation, presentations, and reports
• Track programme progress and flag risks or delivery issues in a timely manner
• Coordinate logistics and preparation for stakeholder meetings, workshops, and events

Stakeholder & Coalition Support

• Assist in building and managing relationships with government ministries, fertiliser producers, project developers, and financial institutions
• Support the design and facilitation of coalition structures and working groups
• Prepare briefings, meeting notes, and follow-up materials for senior stakeholder engagements

India Platform Contribution

• Provide on-the-ground support to Systemiq’s growing India presence
• Contribute to internal knowledge management and organisational learning on India’s energy transition
• Support business development and opportunity identification as directed by the Programme Director

Essential Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in strategy consulting, energy, climate, research, or a related analytical field
• Experience in top-tier strategy consulting background is strongly preferred – McKinsey, BCG, Bain
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality quantitative and qualitative analysis under time pressure
• Experience contributing to complex projects or programmes in multi-stakeholder environments
• Some exposure to energy systems, industrial sectors, climate policy, or related domains
• Familiarity with applying AI tools to research, synthesis, and data analysis

Core Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work from first principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distil complex analysis into accessible outputs
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality across all deliverables
• Proactive, collaborative working style with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and taking initiative

Additional Experience

• Understanding of India’s energy, industrial, or policy landscape
• Exposure to fertiliser, ammonia, hydrogen, or broader power-to-x value chains
• Experience working across public, private, or non-profit sectors
• Familiarity with climate finance, carbon markets, or sustainable investment frameworks

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact initiative critical to India’s energy transition and food system resilience
• Direct exposure to senior policymakers, industry leaders, and financial institutions
• Mentorship and development within a high-performing, mission-driven team
• A clear pathway for progression within Systemiq’s growing India platform
• A collaborative, global work environment with diverse programmes, offices and relationships around the world

Programme Director – India (Ammonia & Industrial Decarbonisation)

Location: New Delhi, India
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract via Employer of Record (EoR), with the intention for permanent employment as Systemiq expands further in region

Our Energy Platform designs and implements corporate and country decarbonisation strategies, promotes emerging clean technologies and green technology clusters, and supports the global energy transition at speed and scale. With a growing footprint in India, we are working at the forefront of one of the world's most consequential energy transitions.

With around 300 people across offices in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Jakarta, Paris, São Paulo and New York, we are a diverse, mission-driven team united by a shared conviction to accelerate the transition to a sustainable global economy.

Role Overview

Systemiq is seeking an entrepreneurial and execution-focused Programme Director to lead and shape a flagship initiative aimed at catalysing India’s first wave of low-emissions ammonia investment and accelerating the decarbonisation of the fertiliser sector.

This role sits at the intersection of programme delivery and market development. The successful candidate will not only lead a complex, multi-stakeholder initiative but also use it as a platform to build relationships, originate new opportunities, and contribute to establishing Systemiq’s long-term presence in India.

Working closely with Systemiq’s global teams and local partners (including CEEW), the Programme Director will act as the on-the-ground hub for delivery, stakeholder engagement, and market shaping across government, industry, and finance.

This is a high-autonomy role suited to candidates who are comfortable operating in ambiguity, building from first principles, and taking ownership of both execution and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the design and delivery of a multi-year initiative focused on low-emissions ammonia and fertiliser sector decarbonisation in India
• Define programme strategy, workplans, milestones, and analytical approach
• Oversee high-quality analytical outputs, including techno-economic assessments and investment cases
• Ensure delivery against impact objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations

Market Development & Business Origination

• Identify, shape, and originate follow-on opportunities linked to the programme
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential engagements across industry, finance, and policy stakeholders
• Convert relationships and insights into funded programmes, partnerships, or commercial work

Stakeholder & Coalition Leadership

• Build and manage senior relationships across government ministries, fertiliser producers, project developers, and financial institutions
• Design and lead coalition structures, including defining vision, governance, and engagement models
• Represent Systemiq externally in high-level forums, discussions, and partnerships

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a small, high-performing team, including 1–2 Systemiq staff (potentially rotating or relocating to India) and a locally hired Associate
• Set clear priorities, provide coaching, and ensure high standards of delivery across the team
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding of additional India-based team members as the platform scales

India Platform Development

• Work in close partnership with Systemiq leadership to shape and scale the organisation’s presence in India
• Provide on-the-ground insight into market dynamics, opportunities, and risks
• Contribute to longer-term strategy, team build-out, and positioning in the region

Essential Experience

• 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, energy, climate, infrastructure, or related sectors
• Strong track record of leading complex programmes or workstreams in high-performance environments
• Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across government, industry, or finance
• Proven ability to originate and develop opportunities into funded work, partnerships, or programmes
• Deep understanding of energy systems, industrial decarbonisation, or adjacent sectors
• Experience applying AI tools to research, synthesis, and insight generation

Core Capabilities

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to connect detailed analysis to system-level insights
• High level of ownership and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence senior audiences
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Additional Experience

• Deep, hands-on experience working in India’s energy, industrial, or policy landscape, with a strong local network across government, industry, and/or finance
• Exposure to fertiliser, ammonia, hydrogen, or broader power-to-x value chains
• Experience working across public, private, and non-profit sectors
• Familiarity with market-based mechanisms and climate finance structures

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact initiative critical to India’s energy transition and food system resilience
• A central role in shaping Systemiq’s long-term presence in one of the world’s most important transition markets
• Direct exposure to senior policymakers, industry leaders, and financial institutions
• Significant scope for career growth, including potential to shape future team and leadership structure in India
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment with global reach via our diverse programmes, offices and relationships around the world

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY

Khan Academy is a fast-paced, nonprofit startup on a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We already reach millions of students every month and are growing rapidly. We’re building a library of world-class instructional and practice resources that empowers learners. Whether they’re studying matrices, mitosis, or multivariable calculus, we want to offer students the resources to realize that they can learn anything. 

ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY INDIA

Khan Academy India aims to deliver a world class user experience that is locally relevant to learners in India and is enabled by a strong on-the-ground team and operations. Our learning system is mastery based, which allows students to master key concepts at a pace that is right for them before moving on to more challenging content. From serving under 500,000 learners in 2016, we are now serving almost 4 million learners a month across our websites, apps and youtube channels. These learners include both independent learners accessing us at home and teacher directed learners in schools. Our focus is to reach the underserved by making our content  accessible in local languages and by working with large public school systems. Khan Academy is available in Hindi, Hinglish, Kannada, Gujarati, Bangla, Tamil and Punjabi.

 ABOUT THE ROLE

[Please note that this role is a 12-months contract based role]

Khan Academy India team is looking for a candidate with experience in handling Monitoring and evaluation projects on a contract basis. The candidate will be responsible for executing and guiding M&E projects – both in-house and via third parties. This will primarily include developing logical frameworks, leading indicators, monitoring strategy / plan and coordinating the required field activities with internal and external stakeholders. It is a 12 month contract based role. The candidate will directly work with the Efficacy team at KAI and report to the head of the department

• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
• Monitor and evaluate project activities and progress towards achieving the desired output/results
• Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system
• Develop indicators, logical frameworks and a monitoring strategy for the project
• Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success
• Provide inputs, information and statistics for periodic reports to Project Management Team
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks
• Coordinate with external researchers and agencies for M&E projects as required

In this role you will: 

• Designing M&E Frameworks: Crafting comprehensive plans that outline how monitoring and evaluation will be conducted, including setting objectives, selecting indicators, and determining methodologies for data collection and analysis.
• Data Management: Collecting, storing, and managing data efficiently to ensure its accuracy, reliability, and accessibility for analysis.
• Analysis and Reporting: Analyzing data to extract actionable insights and compiling findings into reports that inform stakeholders about the program’s progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Feedback and Recommendations: Providing evidence-based recommendations to program managers and stakeholders to refine strategies, enhance performance, and guide future decision-making.
• Capacity Building: Strengthening the M&E skills of team members and stakeholders through training and support, ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of M&E practices.

ABOUT YOU

You are someone with:  

• Relevant experience in Monitoring & Evaluation field is preferred
• Experience with social sector is a must
• Ability to use first principle thinking and analytical intuition
• A passion for education and a desire to make an impact
• Experience of successfully executing and driving qualitative and quantitative research with a focus on theory of change, logical frameworks preferred
• Should have either work experience or educational background related to the Social Sector. Background in Education/EdTech sector is preferred
• Comfort and experience in cleaning complex data and driving in-depth analyses
• Basic understanding in R/Python and SQL
• Ability to present research findings using concise tables / charts and related visualization skills
• Good communication and coordination skills

LEARN MORE

• Sal’s TED talk from 2011
• Sal’s TED talk from 2015
• A glimpse of our team:  http://www.khanacademy.org/about/the-team
• A glimpse of our content created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED8P8vchQJM 

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