Project Coordinator – Animal Husbandry Innovation

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. As one of the priority development verticals, we are working to develop sustainable energy driven solutions for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and allied livelihoods. Under this vertical we have been working on specific value chains such as cereals millets, oilseeds, Dairy, Poultry and livelihoods cooling as a solution cutting across all horticulture produce. SELCO Foundation seeks to develop sustainable energy solutions across agriculture commodity specific value chains to improve, diversify farm incomes and reduce drudgery across practices and processes – on farm and in post-harvest processing. Specifically, we are looking at clean and efficient technologies that bring about value among small marginal farmers and entrepreneurs, FPOs, FPC's, SHG and other stakeholders. You can find more information on this program and SELCO Foundation on our Organization Website.

Position Overview

As Project Coordinator for Animal Husbandry Innovation, candidates are expected to have strong sectoral understanding and development sector experience, preferably in animal husbandry, livestock management, dairy, fisheries, or allied activities. The coordinator should be capable of designing, implementing, and executing impact-driven projects focused on innovative solutions for animal husbandry, incorporating decentralized renewable energy and financial interventions. In addition, the candidate must be able to document project learnings, develop meaningful case studies, craft diverse narratives, and capture stories for different forms of media to effectively communicate impact and support knowledge dissemination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research, Knowledge & Documentation

• Support the innovation team in researching and building knowledge sources for the animal husbandry value chain.
• Collect, compile, and share data with the knowledge team to develop knowledge deliverables (case studies, presentations, reports).
• Build content and narratives, design documents, develop case studies, and collect and analyze data for business models.
• Contribute to newsletters, case studies, learnings, and monthly documentation shared with partners and teams.

2. Project Implementation & Innovation

• Conduct site surveys, prepare pre- and post-implementation assessments, and analyze financial profitability for projects.
• Visit sites and partner organizations to identify diverse commodity typologies, develop prototypes, test technologies, and create business/financial models for end users.
• Support in technology and financial innovation, implementing decentralized renewable energy-based solutions for both value chain-specific and generic challenges.

3. Capacity Building & Training

• Support training and capacity-building activities for stakeholders across the value chain.
• Develop training modules in collaboration with relevant partners and institutions.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Map and profile end user typologies and technology providers/manufacturers for identification of technology nodal points.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders (NGOs, government institutes, FPOs, FPCs, SHGs, etc.).
• Coordinate with SELCO teams in other geographies to foster cross-learning and knowledge-sharing platforms.

5. Policy & Sectoral Insights

• Stay updated on government schemes, policies, trends, and sustainable practices in the animal husbandry sector.
• Provide insights to align project design with sectoral opportunities and policy frameworks.

Desired Profile

• Graduate in MSW/Development Studies/Mass Communication and Journalism with 2–3 years’ experience in the development sector, preferably in animal husbandry livelihoods, sustainable energy-driven interventions, and ecosystem building.
• Strong project design, management, and operational skills, including stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, suitable for transparency and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability in data processing and documentation: reporting, impact analysis, case studies for the animal husbandry sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint), InDesign/ Canva or any other design tool.
• Capable of conducting field assessments, site evaluations, and producing comprehensive reports.
• Eagerness for rapid personal and professional growth with a steep learning curve.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Willingness to travel for at least 5–8 days per month.