SELCO Foundation

Knowledge & Learning Coordinator

Join SELCO Foundation in Nagpur as a Knowledge & Learning Coordinator. This role captures and analyzes field insights from livelihood projects, supports data management, and helps communicate impact. Benefit from a collaborative environment focused on rural development and energy access.
SELCO Foundation
SELCO Foundation Nagpur, India On-site Full time UTC+05:30

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

The Field Associate - Knowledge & Documentation will support the capture, analysis, and dissemination of field-level insights from SELCO Foundation's livelihood interventions in the Nagpur region.

Working closely with field teams, and partners, the role will ensure that implementation learnings are systematically documented, translated into usable insights, and fed back into program design and scale-up.

With a strong grounding in field realities, the role will bridge implementation and learning, enabling better tracking of outcomes, improved decision-making, and stronger communication of impact.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Field Documentation & Knowledge Capture

    • Document ongoing interventions, pilots, and implementation processes
    • Capture case studies, success stories, and field learnings
    • Record insights across livelihood models, enterprises, and community engagement

  2. Data Collection & MIS Management

    • Support design and use of data collection tools and formats
    • Compile and maintain data on beneficiaries, enterprises, and program outputs
    • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely updates

  3. Monitoring & Basic Analysis

    • Track key indicators such as income changes, productivity improvements, and technology adoption
    • Identify trends, gaps, and field-level insights from data
    • Work with program teams to strengthen monitoring processes

  4. Reporting & Communication

    • Support preparation of internal reports, donor updates, and presentations
    • Translate field data into clear summaries, briefs, and visual formats
    • Assist in developing communication materials showcasing program impact

  5. Knowledge Sharing & Learning

    • Organize and maintain documentation repositories and trackers
    • Support cross-learning across teams and geographies
    • Assist in workshops, reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions

Preferred Experience

  • Degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Rural Development, Economics, or related fields
  • 1-4 years of experience in research, documentation, or knowledge management in the development sector
  • Strong writing, synthesis, and storytelling skills
  • Familiarity with livelihoods, rural development, or energy access is preferred
  • Ability to work closely with field teams and translate insights into structured outputs

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About the role

April 8, 2026

Full time

Non-profit

April 8, 2026

On-site

Bioenergy

SELCO Foundation

selcofoundation.org

  •  Nagpur, India

1-4 years

UTC+05:30

Tags

Monitoring and Control Systems · Community Energy · Energy Access · Research and Development