Job Description

SELCO Foundation, a not-for-profit, engages in field-based R&D and ecosystem building for development of decentralized renewable energy solutions that alleviate poverty in urban, rural, and tribal poor areas. The organization works across verticals such as energy access, build environment, health, skill development, energy entrepreneurs and partners from various developmental sectors. Foundation seeks to inspire and implement socially, financially, and environmentally inclusive solutions by improving access to sustainable energy.

Quick Facts:

Designation: Project Coordinator- Knowledge & Documentation, Retail & Services. Reporting to: Sr Project Manager, Retail & Services. Years of Experience: 3+ years. Location: Headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka with pan India operations. Travel: As required. Work type: Work from office. Working days and shifts: Monday to Saturday - 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. (Bi-weekly Saturday's off) Languages must know: Kannada, English, Hindi. Interview Process: Initial call (telephonic or Skype/Zoom) followed by an in-person interview. Start date: Immediately.

About the position: Project Coordinator, SELCO Foundation.

This position would require the candidate to work on the innovation process in the organization with the micro businesses team. Having a strong design thinking process, product development, and industry manufacturability knowledge would be needed. He/she is expected to be entrepreneurial and adapt to varying situations and organizational requirements. In this role, the candidate would play a key role in ensuring that the values, philosophy, and ecosystem approaches of the organization are demonstrated in a consistent manner across the work portfolio.


Develop diverse set of content by accumulating information from the implementation teams as per the priority subjects, relevance to external stakeholders and time of dissemination Engage in secondary research and consult with primary stakeholders (community members, practitioners, and sectoral experts) to validate information. Analyze information from various sources and internal teams to create quantitative and qualitative briefs and reports. Assist with writing, translating, and developing content for various organizational needs, including reports, presentations, and proposals. Follow up with partners and end-user groups to understand their needs and develop impact documents. Assist the team in developing standard solutions documents, case study videos, and business evaluation reports. Conduct in-depth research within the specific sector to understand its dynamics, trends, and challenges. Gather data through primary research methods (interviews, surveys, business models) and secondary sources (existing reports, articles).

Desirable Profile:

Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in Social or Development Sector, Communications, Media or Creative Writing and/or related fields. Strong communication skills, both written and oral Strong networking capabilities and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills suitable for collaborating with multiple stakeholders Ability to process information and create compelling documentation for the sector Ability to perform field-assessments, on-site evaluations and producing comprehensive reports Willingness to learn, grow and develop at personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment Willingness to travel for 3-5 days in a month

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Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. Compensation will be commensurate with previous experience, calibre, and organization norms. We look forward to hearing from people who identify with the vision of SELCO Foundation!