Junior Research & Engagement Manager

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✈️ About Smart Freight Centre Are you passionate about reducing the climate impacts of transport, freight, and logistics? Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a globally active non-profit driving climate action in the freight and logistics sector. We work with multinational corporations, freight forwarders, carriers, NGOs, technology providers, governments and global partners to help organizations measure, report and reduce logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Our ambition is to guide industry efforts to reduce freight emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030 and support the transition to zero-emission logistics by 2050 or earlier. ⚓ About SFC India SFC India is building a platform to decarbonize India's freight ecosystem across road, rail, maritime and aviation. We convene government ministries and regulators, industry leaders, research institutions and global climate actors to build India's most credible and scalable green freight platform. ⏰ Employment Type: Full-time ⚓ Location: New Delhi India ⌛ Employment Type: Fixed term contract ⭐ The Role We are looking for an analytical, detail-oriented professional with 3-5 years of experience to support SFC India's research, stakeholder engagement and program delivery work. This role is suited to someone who can combine quantitative analysis, technical writing and practical stakeholder coordination in freight decarbonization. You will work under the guidance of the Research & Engagement Manager and Principal Technical, collaborating with SFC global teams, local partners and external stakeholders. The role focuses on zero-emission freight research, TCO and techno-economic analysis, financing models, charging infrastructure assessment, policy research and development of technical reports, briefs and program materials. ⭐ Why This Role is Different India is one of the world's fastest-growing freight markets and one of the most consequential for global emissions. Decisions made this decade will shape how India's supply chains decarbonize, how charging infrastructure scales and how policy frameworks evolve. At SFC India, you will contribute directly to the models, reports and stakeholder platforms that inform policy, investment and deployment decisions. ✏️ What You will Support The role involves working on zero-emission freight research and program delivery, including technoeconomic modelling, TCO analysis, charging infrastructure assessment, policy research, stakeholder engagement, and development of technical reports, policy briefs, and funding support materials. 1. Technical Research & Data Analysis This is the primary focus of the role. You will: - Build and maintain quantitative models for zero-emission truck adoption, including total cost of ownership comparisons, financing structure scenarios, and sensitivity analyses on key variables (fuel prices, capex, utilization, subsidy levels) - Support Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling and compare financing models for zero-emission truck adoption in the Indian market - Review and synthesize policies, scientific literature, and best practices related to zero-emission freight and emissions standards - Support mathematical modelling across freight electrification use cases, including demand estimation, deployment scenarios, and infrastructure planning - Support emissions accounting analysis aligned with global freight decarbonization methodologies and reporting frameworks - Produce structured outputs including quarterly technical reports, briefing notes, dashboards and data summaries capturing program progress and ecosystem insights - Support design and analysis of innovative financial instruments but not limited to credit guarantee structures, blended finance mechanisms, and fund economics for ZET adoption programs 2. Stakeholder & Partner Support You will support (but not independently lead) engagement with external partners and stakeholders: - Coordinate with academic institutions, NGOs, industry partners, and government bodies - Engage with regulatory and utility bodies (including state electricity DISCOMs, Ministry of Power, and BEE) in support of charging infrastructure and grid planning work - Work with port operators, terminal operators, and logistics service providers in support of port electrification and drayage decarbonization programs - Support corridor development and demand aggregation efforts through stakeholder coordination and technical engagement - Support the growth of SFC India's community platform by conducting market research, preparing value propositions, and developing sector-specific engagement materials - Help prepare briefing materials, presentations, and consultation summaries for stakeholder meetings and workshops - Track relevant market, policy, and industry developments and synthesize key takeaways for internal team - Assist in the delivery of workshops on freight electrification and emissions accounting, including supporting facilitation and preparing materials - Attend relevant industry

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