About The Urban Community Lab:

SELCO Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2010 that engages in field-based R&D and ecosystem building for the deployment of clean energy and built environment solutions that alleviate poverty in tribal, rural and urban poor areas. The organization works in collaboration with practitioners in the social sector, NGOs, and governments to alleviate poverty.

Cities are facing growing challenges that heighten vulnerabilities for millions, particularly in poorer communities who lack the resources to adapt to climate shocks like flooding and extreme heat. Strengthening adaptive capacities and resilience in urban areas is critical to prevent these climate stresses from becoming full-blown disasters.

The Urban Community Lab program aims at assessing and alleviating the impacts of climate change on vulnerable urban communities focusing on city like Hubli-Dharwad with a population of 10 Lakh, SELCO Foundation aims to build evidence, learnings and a template around potential approaches, models and processes that can effectively replicated for similar cities and contexts. The project will focus on enhancing resilience through targeted interventions in the form of pilots across livelihood, health, housing and public institutions in Urban and Peri Urban Hubli-Dharwar

SELCO Foundation identifies the lack of access to appropriate and affordable climate friendly solutions as a significant barrier to adapting to climate stress. Solutions such as active and passive cooling, solar rooftop systems, natural lighting and ventilation, personal cooling options etc. when designed keeping the user and the demand/ need at the center can be powerful drivers for inclusion and climate goals. Ensuring reliable access to energy, energy optimization solutions environmentally friendly infrastructure is essential not only for immediate adaptation but also for building long-term resilience against the growing risks of climate change.

The program seeks to make a significant impact on health and livelihoods by reducing drudgery, enhancing productivity, providing reliable services, and ensuring a continuous energy supply. By implementing climate smart solutions, the program aims to alleviate the physical burdens of labor, enabling vulnerable communities to engage in more productive activities and improve their economic opportunities. Reliable energy access will boost productivity in businesses and health institutions, allowing for extended working hours and increased output. Ensuring an uninterrupted energy supply will not only support consistent work but also create an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of life in the community.

The focus sectors include: 1. Livelihoods - Homebased/Individual workplaces
2. Housing - Notified settlements/Slums
3. Institutions - Health/High risk institutions/Schools/Anganwadi

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The Field coordinator will be the primary on ground support for the Urban Community Lab in Hubli-Dharwad region, Karnataka.

B. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary on-ground support for project implementation and site activities.
• Coordinate with local stakeholders, including vendors, contractors, and community members, to facilitate smooth project execution
• Monitor day-to-day site operations, ensuring tasks are completed according to project timelines and standards.
• Address immediate operational needs and resolve issues as they arise on-site.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards during all project activities.
• Report progress, challenges, and update regularly to the Program Manager .
• Support data collection, logistics, resource allocation, and equipment management to maintain efficient site operations.
• Build strong relationships within the community to promote project success.
• Mobilize community for any training sessions, awareness sessions etc
• Built strong relationship with local authorities to avail required support, permissions etc