Program Manager-Decentralized Renewable Energy and Climate Change

Job Description

Excellence - Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount. Respect - There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute. Collaboration - Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems. Boldness - Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction. Creativity - Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact. Integrity - Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains. Qualification required: Post-graduate degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy Technologies, Public Policy, Entrepreneurship Development or Business Administration or Social sciences or Mechanical Engineer with 5 years experience related to DRE and Climate Change. Experience required: At least 6 years of experience in managing field programs in Social Entrepreneurship, Decentralised Renewable Energy and Climate Change. Brings relevant experience of leading successful interventions to scale and generate impact. Experience of working with women entrepreneurs/SHG women from rural geographies on Livelihoods, DRE and Climate Change. Understanding India s energy landscape, policy and regulatory environment. Previous work experience of working closely with Government Departments/ Agencies preference will be given to candidates having experience of working with SRLMs along with DRE projects. Skills and Competencies: Strong sense of professional commitment and maturity. Attention to details and ability to multi-task. Ability to work under pressure and against tight timelines. Brings visibility and sensitize decision makers to relevant emerging issues. A self-starter, who has attention to detail and works proactively, independently and is comfortable working with other teams. Excellent oral and written Hindi and English skills. Ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders to secure a buy-in for best practices, newer products/services. Key Responsibilities: Will be responsible to support supervisor in anchoring DRE and Climate Change vertical. As part of the embedded team in UPSRLM will be responsible for implementation of DRE and Climate Change related projects including DEWEE project at SRLM level. Will be responsible to design and compile concept notes, project proposals around DRE and Climate Change and compile pitch decks for Donors and funders. Will support Supervisor in implementation of the projects related to DRE and Climate Change. Will be responsible for organising capacity building programs related to DRE and climate change Coordinate with stakeholders, including UPSRLM and vendors who provide solar installations to ensure on-time installations and as per the requirements. Will be required to devise and design strategy for implementation of the DRE and Climate Change interventions in consultation with supervisor. Track and monitor the progress of DRE and Climate Change Projects and compile project reports. Will be required to undertake field visits on a regular basis for assessing the gaps in the field and ensuring corrective measure for strengthening interventions at the field level. Assist in the design and structuring of all major knowledge products (incl. market scoping reports, lesson learnt documents and workshop reports, etc.) Will be required to coordinate with different government departments and agencies in leveraging funds from government for scaling and strengthening of field implementation. Oversee and offer technical insight to improve business performance of women enterprises in terms of the impact generated by DRE and climate change on business income. Maintain cordial and productive relationship with all key stakeholders, to ensure the fulfilment of program objectives. Contribute towards keeping team motivated and work towards achieving program objectives and further organizational goals. Report potential roadblocks to program team/supervisor to ensure project outcomes are on-track. Provide support in preparation of progress reports, attend meetings/discussions with relevant stakeholders, as required. Carry out any other work as required and assigned by the Supervisor.