Designation: Project Manager, Research & Studies
Reporting to: Senior Program Manager
Years of Experience: 4 to 5 years
Location: Headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka with pan India operations.
Travel: 10-15 days in a month
Working Days and shifts: Mondays to Saturday - 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Language: English, Hindi
Interview Process: Initial call (telephonic or MS Teams) followed by an in-person interview
Start date: Immediately

About Us

SELCO Foundation is an open source, not for profit organization that engages in field-based R&D and ecosystem building for deployment of clean energy solutions that alleviate poverty in tribal, rural and urban poor areas. The organization works in collaboration with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs, NGOs from various developmental sectors and educational institutions to link the benefits of sustainable energy to poverty eradication.

Job Description

This position would require the candidate to have strong analytical thinking, writing and interpersonal communication skills. Experience in literature review, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data cleaning, and report writing is preferred.

Core Expertise Required

  • Tracking various sources of information
  • Quick secondary analysis
  • Ability to facilitate conversations for deriving key insights
  • Effective communication in different forms and for different types of audience

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive secondary literature reviews on livelihoods and renewable energy for sustainable development.
  • Collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources to generate insights and support research objectives.
  • Collaborate with team members to design research methodologies and frameworks for data collection and analysis.
  • Carry out primary data collection through interviews and FGDs.
  • Utilize statistical techniques and software tools to analyze data sets and extract meaningful conclusions.
  • Develop clear and visually compelling data visualizations, such as charts and graphs, to communicate research findings effectively.
  • Prepare written reports, presentations, and other materials summarizing research findings and recommendations for diverse audiences.
  • Support the development and implementation of research projects, including fieldwork and stakeholder engagement activities as needed.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in development studies or a related field.
  • Between 4-5 years of work experience in research
  • Experience in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing research findings.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, R, or NVivo.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

How to Apply

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SELCO is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates from marginalized communities, genders, sexuality, religions, and abilities to apply to become a part of the organization.

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