Senior Associate

Program management in Power and New Energy domain
Support in preparation and formulation of state level policy documents, mission, and guidelines in the areas of solar/wind/Green Hydrogen and Energy Storage areas.
Assist in potential estimation and demand assessment for various renewable energy projects including solar/wind/Green Hydrogen and Energy Storage.
Support in development of new programs and schemes for deployment of renewable energy technologies.
Supporting in preparation of relevant documents and policy notes for facilitating subsidy from the state government/MNRE.
To assist in preparation of draft incentive structure and approximate budget estimations under Policies.
To support State Government in preparation of policy related collaterals (Presentations, policy briefs, PR/marketing material etc.) for the policy related events and launch program.
Stakeholder consultation, consolidation of comments from time to time on various Policies/Regulations/Guidelines and finalize the same.

Project implementation support for power sector
Support in structuring of pilot projects and their implementation.
Support in project management and implementation of various state level schemes and programs.
Support in bid process management for empanelment of vendors, selection, and monitoring.
Identify most optimal transaction structure while creating a framework and finalizing bidding methodology.
Assistance in Preparation of Bid Documents
Assistance in evaluation of proposals submitted by the bidders.
Assistance till the execution of Definitive Agreement with the selected Investor/Developer.
Market Sounding and communication to various stakeholders seeking partnership and support.
Provide suitable recommendations to attract private investments.

Investment Promotion, Facilitation, and Program Management
Investment promotion and facilitation activities for new projects in power sector.
To recommend outreach activities and brand building to position State as an attractive and responsible investment destination for power projects.
Support department s participation in various events, workshops, seminars and roadshows by providing necessary insights/ analysis through market research.
To assist State Nodal Agency to liaison with global industry bodies, business councils, Embassies etc. to promote and facilitate investment opportunities in the state.
Support State Nodal Agency in pitching proposals to International Financial Institutions, Central government bodies and other funding agencies for availing funds.
Coordination with multilateral agencies, and global investors for investment facilitation
Prepare reports, presentations, letters, analyses, and other documents, pertaining to all activities mentioned above, from time to time.

Ease of Doing Business and reforms in power sector
To facilitate and assist State Nodal Agency as the Project Management Unit for strengthening the works related to Ease of Doing Business initiatives, support for implementation of various EoDB based initiatives.
Assist State Nodal Agency for streamlining the process flow, procedures and list of approvals/ license / registrations/ NOCs/ permits, etc., including their renewals in digitalized manner in the proposed Single Window Clearance portal.

Assist State Nodal Agency for devising the architectural design and framework, implementing and strengthening State s online Single Window Clearance

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

Demonstrated ability to deliver on complex assignments.
Experience in delivering business strategy and diligence projects in complex environments.
Strong quantitative skills for data analysis, interpretation of output, and generation of insights.
Research oriented mindset
Should have skills in team management, stakeholder consultation, and project management.
Ability to flex individual styles and work back with diverse teams
Strong communication skills - oral and written (in terms of making presentation)
Desire to contribute and succeed in a fun, exciting, collegial, and challenging environment.
Proficient in the English language both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.
Willingness and ability to travel

Experience

Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.
Strong project management, Stakeholder consultation and team management skills