Fellow, Retail & Services (m/w/d)
SELCO Foundation
Company Overview
SELCO Foundation
Bangalore, India
2010
Approximately 600 employees across the SELCO ecosystem, leveraging philanthropic funding without public revenue disclosure (source: frappe.io).
What They Do
SELCO Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and deploying decentralized renewable energy solutions, primarily focusing on solar technologies. Founded by Harish Hande, who also co-founded SELCO India, the Foundation aims to alleviate poverty and enhance access to essential services such as healthcare and education in underserved rural communities across India (source: energypedia.info). The Foundation operates mainly in South Asia, particularly in states like Karnataka, Odisha, and Jharkhand, utilizing a network of energy service centers established by SELCO India (source: selcofoundation.org). Their approach emphasizes user-centered solutions, including solar-powered lighting, thermal water heaters, and energy-efficient medical equipment, which are designed to reduce labor and enable income generation for low-income rural users (source: lemelson.org).
Projects & Track Record
SELCO Foundation has undertaken several notable projects aimed at enhancing energy access and improving livelihoods. One significant initiative is the e-Shala (e-school) project, which deploys solar-powered storage devices and LED projectors to electrify education in rural areas, particularly in Karnataka (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the Foundation has supported agricultural mechanization projects, such as Jayashree's bread-making unit, which utilizes SELCO-supported machinery to reduce labor on farms (source: lemelson.org). The Foundation's current major projects include the 'Energy for Health' initiative, which aims to provide solar solutions to 25,000 healthcare facilities by 2026, and the Sustainable Energy Led Climate Action Program (SELCAP) focusing on energy planning in Odisha and Jharkhand (source: hbs.edu).
Recent Developments
In recent years, SELCO Foundation has expanded its partnerships and initiatives significantly. The 'Energy for Health' partnership with IKEA Foundation has been announced to target solar solutions for 25,000 healthcare facilities by 2026, building on previous successful projects (source: hbs.edu). The Foundation also received a $400,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation in 2022 to integrate decentralized renewable energy into programs in Odisha and Jharkhand, following a $200,000 grant in 2020 for healthcare initiatives (source: macfound.org). While no acquisitions or mergers have been reported, the Foundation continues to receive funding from various sources, including a notable $2 million grant from DOEN Foundation in 2016 (source: doughnuteconomics.org).
Working There
SELCO Foundation operates within a broader ecosystem that includes SELCO India and other entities, employing around 600 people across various roles. Positions range from design thinking and technology development to program implementation in health, education, and livelihoods (source: frappe.io). The Foundation primarily hires from its headquarters in Bangalore and branches across several Indian states, emphasizing local recruitment to build trust in rural service roles (source: selco-india.com). The company culture is centered around long-term mission protection, inclusive hiring practices, and collaboration within the ecosystem, focusing on user-centered innovation and community ownership models (source: doughnuteconomics.org).
Contact
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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!
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About the role
December 2, 2025
Internship
Non-profit
January 13, 2026
On-site
- Bengaluru, India
0 to 1 Year
UTC+05:30
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