SELCO Foundation

Project Coordinator- Knowledge & Partnerships

Join SELCO Foundation in Guwahati as a Project Coordinator. This role involves creating case studies, managing events, and supporting knowledge sharing in renewable energy. Benefit from hands-on experience, media engagement, and travel opportunities while contributing to impactful rural development projects.
SELCO Foundation
SELCO Foundation
Guwahati, 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 project Coordinator will be responsible for contributing to the creation of comprehensive case studies, documenting processes, and capturing impactful stories. S/he will be responsible for managing events and to provide related support to the team. This opportunity provides an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong analytical and communication skills to gain hands-on experience in documenting real-world situations.

Responsibilities

  • Documentation - Create and compile detailed and engaging case studies highlighting real-world scenarios and outcomes, and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of the content. Developing audience-driven outreach outputs in different formats such as short and long form written documents, interactive content such as photographs, illustrations, animated video, etc. from programs implemented.
  • Collaboration and Communication - work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure accurate representation of foundation.
  • Presentation and Reporting - prepare presentations summarizing case studies, process documentation, failure cases, and impact stories, Present findings to team members and stakeholders as required
  • Maintain the internal database - maintain the repository/tracker of the programs implemented and documents developed
  • Media engagement - engagement with media houses to further amplify the work on ground.
  • Event management - manage end to end of any events happening in the region and support the team with any related requirements.
  • Monitoring and 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.

Who Should Apply

  • 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
  • Familiarity with research methodologies, tools and analysis for qualitative and quantitative studies
  • Willingness and ability to coordinate with different types of stakeholders in the region to develop relevant knowledge/ outreach materials
  • Ability to process information and create compelling documentation for the sector
  • Willingness to learn, grow, and develop on personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve
  • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment
  • Willingness to travel for 10-12 days in a month

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About the role

May 20, 2026

Full time

Non-profit

May 20, 2026

On-site

Bioenergy , Energy Storage , Smart Grid

SELCO Foundation

selcofoundation.org

  •  Guwahati, India

1-4 years

UTC+05:30