Fellow, Retail & Services (m/w/d)

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: Fellow, Retail & Services Reporting to: Sr Project Manager, Retail & Services.Years of Experience: 0 to 1 Year Location: Headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka and pan India operations. Travel: As required Working Days and shifts: Monday to Saturday - 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Bi-weekly Saturdays off) Language: Kannada, English, Hindi. Interview Process: Initial call (telephonic or Skype/Zoom) followed by an in-person interview. Probation period: 6 months. Salary: As per the standards. Start date: Immediately.

About the position: Retail & Services, SELCO Foundation

The fellow is responsible to work closely with Retail & Services team to help and build the market research and development for the sustainable energy which focuses on the micro businesses-based livelihood activities. Ensuring to work with energy and technology needs for micro businesses to make replaceable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary market research for the Retail and Service based solutions and vendor mapping.
• Conduct preliminary site assessments, data collections and on field evaluations.
• Provide support to the implementation team in data collection and to analyze the business models.
• Market research on various technologies, manufacturers, and comprehensive reports with primary focus on sectors like Food processing, production & manufacturing and service & retail sectors.
• Preparing the benchmarking decks, product manuals, training documents, and In-depth research documents.

Desirable Profile

• Graduate with Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent background and previous experience in design, development, management, renewable energy or related fields is preferred.
• Renewable energy-solar energy related experience will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel for 5-10 days in a month.
• Highly motivated, responsible, self-directed, resourceful, and flexible, Ability to multitask, good communication skills
• Knowledge of Kannada, English and Hindi preferred.
• Interest and ability to communicate with communities, stakeholders and team members.
• Interested to work with energy and technology needs for Decentralized renewable energy-based Livelihoods.
• Interested to deep dive on the market research and develop the research reports, presentations, case study videos.

We look forward to hearing from people who identify with the vision of SELCO Foundation!