Project Manager Knowledge Agri and Allied

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.

Designation: Project Manager Knowledge Agri and Allied
Reporting to: Program Manager
Years of Experience: 3 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, Kannada, Hindi
Interview Process: Initial call (telephonic or Skype) followed by an in-person interview
Start date: Immediately

Animal Husbandry team within the SELCO foundation works across a large spectrum of projects looking at energy and built environment needs in the field of animal agriculture. The programs range from innovation to scale projects such as field testing, prototyping and development of sustainable energy driven solutions and replication of proven solutions in partnership with partner entities. Suitable candidates should have experience in the development sector, particularly experience in handling partnerships, partner relationship development, field surveys and data collection and Primary and Secondary research, data analysis with respect to the sector or programs as per the designed studies.

• To work closely with the programmatic and implementation teams to keep abreast of the programs being implemented in order to capture learnings in a timely manner. And to work with the data piece of the knowledge wing to have stronger quantitative documentation.
• To conduct research relevant to the programs which are of interest and importance to the organization at the time which will help inform programs and strategize in a better manner.
• To pitch and conceptualize research studies relevant to the organization and conduct them using appropriate research tools and techniques internally and through experts and consultants.
• To capture learnings through crisp documentation, develop interesting templates which will be relevant to a wide range of audience - on-ground field partners, larger sectoral organizations, funders, global platforms etc.
• To be thoroughly informed and have a finger on the pulse of the developments in the sector
• To travel to the field as and when required for research and documentation purposes.
• Document learnings in various formats - up to and not limited to 50 case studies, 20 research/strategy documents, 20 ecosystem mapping, 10 policy mapping, 6 value chain studies, 2 tool kits etc. in a crisp manner.
• Develop documentation and research pitches by coordinating within teams and staying in loop of the programs being developed and implemented.
• Collation of learnings and research in larger documents which will be relevant for policy pitches, pitches and proposals to governmental bodies for various programs. Support the team on the same for up to (and not limited to) 12 documents
• Prepare reports/pitch decks documents on M&E findings and plan for regular opportunities to identify lessons learned and implications for the project s next steps
• Conduct quick research to substantiate documentation and to be able to develop research pitches for larger documents and papers.
• Coordination with partner organizations, end users, field coordinators, consultants and myriad other stakeholders to gather qualitative and quantitative data and information for required pieces of documentation

• Graduate with an experience in writing.
• Prior experience in working with Animal Agriculture is a plus
• An interest and passion on issues related to development and poverty alleviation for in the livelihood sector of Animal Agriculture.
• Adept at coordinating between multiple team members, community members and other entities
• Analytical in approach and problem solving
• Renewable energy-solar energy related experience will be an added advantage.
• Domain expertise and knowledge of social sector issues in India with a specific focus on Livelihoods
• Relevant experience of 2 to 3 years
• Willingness to travel for 10-15 days in a month
• Highly motivated, responsible, self-directed, resourceful and flexible; Ability to multi- task, Good communication skills