Project Manager (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.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.

The key responsibilities are mentioned below

• Identifying key stakeholder groups such as local communities, FPO's/FPC, NGOs,SRLMs and various government departments/ agencies and building a partnership with stake holders.
• Liasoning with Central and state Government agencies, Banks and other financial institutions for scheme unlocking and financial linkage -MIDH, PMFME scheme, AIF etc.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders from local enterprises (tech & clean energy), government, finance, FPOs, NGOs, SHGs etc.
• Executing the Program deliverables in the field, by involving the all-ecosystem players
• Leverage existing networks, and those facilitated through partners to create the required market channels, and linkages to enable a robust business model.
• Program Designing and conducting the Market research , engaging with the user groups and stake holders .
• Visiting sites/ partner organizations to identify different end user/ commodity typologies to develop different business & financial models for these typologies.
• Map, engage and closely work with relevant government departments, financial institutions, FPOs/Cooperatives/ SHGs and other relevant stakeholders needed for effective scaling of PHLM solutions
• Regularly report on the improvements and impact of these interventions in terms of income, utilization, and business diversification for end users.

Deliverables expected would include

• Identifying and building a partnership with local communities, FPO's/FPC, NGOs, and various government departments/ agencies.
• Developing a suitable business model for solar-powered cold storage and other PHL interventionsNote: This is not an exhaustive list of deliverables and activities. The role may involve additional, related activities based on progress

Competencies

• Proven experience in Agribusiness, working with SHGs, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO) etc
• Strong communication skill and Stakeholder management and relationship building
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint and other presentation tools.
• Ability to travel to sites as needed and perform cross- geographic monitoring on utilization, conduct training sessions with FPOs and facilitate relevant linkages
• Ability to present information in clear and presentable formats, Sample of training sessions/ reports and presentations previously prepared by the consultant should be shared
• Someone who extensively worked in Miilets, Fruits and Vegetables with grasp on the food processing industry
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Language proficiency in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi is added advantage .

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