Position: Project Manager - Ecosystem Building & Grassroots Innovation
Program: Government Partnerships (Livelihoods)
Location: Shillong, Meghalaya
Years of Experience: 3 - 7 years
Start Date: Immediate

About SELCO Foundation

SELCO Foundation has been working in Meghalaya over the past few years to strengthen rural livelihoods through the integration of decentralized renewable energy (DRE) in agriculture and allied sectors and rural micro-enterprises. SELCO Foundation’s work in Meghalaya has centred on ecosystem building - engaging state departments, financial institutions, SHG federations, and grassroots organisations to institutionalise climate-inclusive technologies within existing development programs across agriculture and allied sectors, textiles and crafts, micro-enterprises, and built environment.

A key approach has been to work with partners to support the state’s rural entrepreneurship and SHG ecosystem - particularly under programs such as PRIME, Meglife, SRLM programs, and other key state-level livelihood interventions.

Building on this, SELCO Foundation is now strengthening its work in Meghalaya towards transforming the state’s women-led SHG ecosystem into a climate-responsive, high-income entrepreneurial economy. To effectively anchor this expanded portfolio and work more closely with communities, partners, and government systems, the Foundation is hiring multiple roles across the state to support on-ground implementation, partnership management, and ecosystem development, ensuring that climate-resilient livelihood pathways translate into long-term, irreversible economic mobility for rural households

Role Focus

The Project Manager – Ecosystem Building & Grassroots Innovation will focus on strengthening the ecosystem for decentralized, climate-responsive livelihood solutions by engaging with grassroots innovators, community institutions, and local organizations across Meghalaya.

Working at the intersection of innovation and on-ground implementation, the role will identify, incubate, and validate locally relevant solutions, enabling their integration into livelihood programs and government systems. The Project Manager will also facilitate partnerships, foster collaboration, and create platforms for learning and knowledge exchange

By supporting locally anchored innovation, the role will contribute to building a pipeline of scalable, context-driven solutions that drive long-term impact across rural livelihoods.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Implementation

  • Support execution of ecosystem-building and innovation-focused projects under government partnerships
  • Ensure timely delivery, milestone tracking, and adherence to implementation plans
  • Translate program concepts into actionable field-level pilots and interventions

2. Stakeholder Coordination & Ecosystem Engagement

  • Coordinate with district/block officials, NGOs, collectives, and local institutions
  • Build relationships with grassroots organizations and community networks
  • Facilitate alignment across stakeholders for effective implementation

3. Grassroots Innovation & Incubation

  • Identify and engage grassroots innovators and local enterprises
  • Support incubation, validation, and refinement of livelihood innovations
  • Facilitate pilot projects and demonstration models to test solutions in real contexts

4. Knowledge Sharing & Platforms

  • Enable community engagement and cross-learning through workshops, exposure visits, and platforms
  • Document and disseminate learnings, case studies, and best practices
  • Foster collaboration across innovators, institutions, and government stakeholders

5. Monitoring, Learning & Scale

  • Track progress of pilots and innovations through field data and monitoring systems
  • Support documentation, reporting, and scaling of successful models
  • Identify challenges and contribute to adaptive, context-specific solutions

Experience, Qualifications, Skills

  • Degree in Rural Development, Development Studies, Social Work, Management, or related fields
  • 3 to 7 years of experience in the rural livelihoods / development sector
  • High field orientation with willingness to travel extensively
  • Experience working with SHGs, FPOs, grassroots institutio
  • Experience in ecosystem building, incubation, or innovation programs
  • Understanding of livelihoods and enterprise systems in rural contexts
  • Strong facilitation and community engagement skills
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please fill out the application form by clicking the below link

Link : https://forms.gle/WVzf4E9wWi5Dqw7h6

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