Field Coordinator
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).
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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.
Role Overview
The Field Coordinator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing impact-driven activities focused on strengthening micro and small enterprises through innovative, sustainable, and energy-enabled solutions. The role involves profiling enterprises, capturing employment-related and operational data, and ensuring regular engagement with manufacturing enterprises engaged in agricultural production and allied services. The coordinator will also document enterprise learnings, develop insightful case studies, and craft compelling narratives to communicate impact across various media formats. This includes field-based follow-ups, digital data management, and close coordination with the SELCO teams to ensure that enterprise voices, practices, and outcomes are systematically captured and shared for knowledge dissemination. The individual will be based either in Raichur/Dharwad SELCO Foundation office.The Field Coordinator will be responsible for profiling enterprises, capturing employment-related data, and ensuring regular engagement with manufacturing enterprises engaged in agricultural production services. This role combines case study documentation, field-based follow-ups, and digital data management to build a comprehensive database of enterprises and their workforce. The individual will be based in Raichur/Dharwad SELCO Foundation office and will work closely with SELCO teams to ensure that enterprise voices and employment practices are systematically documented and updated.
Key Responsibilities
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Enterprise Profiling & Data Capture
- Collect structured enterprise data (employment numbers, turnover, products, sector, cluster membership, support received).
- Cover a minimum of 500 enterprises (manufacturing/MSM enterprises in livelihood technology)
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Follow-up & Engagement
- Achieve monthly profiling targets.
- Send regular reminders, phone calls, and follow-ups to enterprises.
- Undertake sample on-ground visits (where feasible) to validate data and build trust.
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Digital Push & Data Management
- Encourage enterprises to use digital tools (Apurva) for sharing information.
- Maintain updated databases with clean and accurate records.
- Share monthly progress reports with SELCO and AMMA.
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Stakeholder Coordination
- Work from the Raichur or Dharwad SELCO office and liaise with AMMA representatives for capturing data
- Engage with other enterprises for capturing the data
- Coordinate between SELCO team, enterprise network stakeholders and enterprises.
Targets & Deliverable
- Profiling 200 enterprises across Maharashtra and Karnataka within the first three months of signing the contract, followed by an additional 300 enterprises during months four to six.
- Meet monthly profiling targets (to be set jointly by SELCO & AMMA).
- Provide weekly updates on progress and challenges.
- Ensure all data is validated and digitized using Apurva.ai within the same month of collection.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Social Work, Business, Rural Development, or related field.
- Freshers are welcome to apply; prior fieldwork or internship experience is an added advantage.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to interact with enterprises daily.
- Excellent with technology such as phone calls, reminders, and on-ground follow-up visits.
- Basic proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; openness to learning digital tools (Apurva, forms, etc).
- Ability to travel across the states regularly.
How to Apply
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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!
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December 17, 2025
Full Time
Non-profit
January 2, 2026
On-site
- Hubballi, India
- Raichur, India
Entry-level; freshers welcome
UTC+05:30
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