Designation: Project Manager (Tech & Innovation).
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Reports to: Program Manager, Tech & Innovation.
Starting date: Immediately

About SELCO Foundation.

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. The organization works across verticals such as energy access, health, livelihoods with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs and partners from various developmental sectors.

As the Project Manager in charge of solar system designing & deployment and involved in identifying and develop early stage decentralized renewable energy driven products / processes and demonstrate their potential for impact creation and scale.

You can find more information about SELCO Foundation on our organization website.

The Role:

SELCO Foundation is looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about working in the overall sustainable energy sector for last mile communities. The approach is to use decentralized renewable energy to demonstrate higher productivity, lower drudgery increased incomes and improved wellbeing for the underserved communities through the integration of climate inclusive technologies into livelihood practices.

As the Project Manager in charge of Innovation deployment and benchmarking and involved in identifying and develop early stage decentralized renewable energy driven products / processes and demonstrate their potential for impact creation and scale.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of solar designers in the development and implementation of solar energy systems.
  • Recommend solar power systems and conduct techno-commercial feasibility studies based on field surveys.
  • Coordinate with end-users, internal teams, and the supply chain network to ensure the successful execution of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) projects.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented projects to ensure they meet quality and efficiency standards.
  • Implement proactive problem-solving strategies and ensure quick troubleshooting of on-site issues to minimize project delays.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements and best practices.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate with Electrical/Electronics/Energy Engineering background or a relevant hands on experience in designing and implementations of Off grid solar PV
  • Relevant experience of 6-7 years in renewable energy-solar energy-related experience will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to stay motivated when working independently
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Interest and ability to communicate with communities, stakeholders, and other team members.
  • Interested to work with energy and technology needs for Decentralized renewable energy-based Livelihoods.

How to apply:

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