Associate- Solarization

Core responsibilities:

• Support coordination and documentation for solar energy and climate-related projects, including government schemes and decentralized renewable energy initiatives
• Assist in tracking project progress, maintaining data, and preparing basic reports and coordination notes for internal and external stakeholders related to energy transition and last-mile delivery programs
• Coordinate with District collectors' offices and support implementation of programs related to renewable technology and green livelihood
• Build relationships with local catalysts (NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, GPOs) and other stakeholders for program implementation

This role helps mitigate climate change effects on vulnerable populations in Jharkhand by strengthening renewable energy programs and making the state a leader in renewable energy production and consumption, contributing to India's sustainable development goals for clean and affordable energy.

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Sustainable Development, Planning and Architecture, Public Policy, Rural Development/Statistics, Public Policy and Governance (preferably from renowned institutes like IIM)
• At least 2 years of work experience with minimum 1 year in integrated projects addressing climate change/fossil energy issues
• Excellent communication and writing abilities to draft policy memos, proposals, and project reports
• Knowledge and prior work experience in the field of Solarization

No specific benefits or compensation mentioned in the job description.

Swaniti Initiative collaborates with civil society organizations to provide technical assistance to the Government of Jharkhand for climate change mitigation through renewable energy programs, with a vision to make Jharkhand a leading state in renewable energy production and consumption.