Senior Associate - Digital Platforms - Livelihoods Innovation
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 is looking for a Senior Associate to lead the development of digital platforms that support livelihood innovation, benchmarking, ecosystem management, and operational digitization across sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, micro-enterprises, climate, and rural livelihoods.
The role will involve building scalable dashboards, workflow systems, knowledge repositories, and ERP-integrated tools that can support both internal teams and external ecosystem partners.
This role is suited for someone who enjoys solving real-world operational problems through technology and can work closely with cross-functional teams to translate field requirements into scalable digital systems.
The position requires someone who can think structurally, interact with field and program teams, and build systems that improve visibility, decision-making, and execution across multiple livelihood programs.
The candidate will work closely with innovation, operations, program, and digital teams to strengthen institutional digitization efforts.
Responsibilities
Platform Development and Architecture
- Lead the architecture and development of internal digital platforms and dashboards.
- Build scalable web-based applications integrated with the existing ERP ecosystem.
- Design searchable repositories and data management systems for innovation benchmarking and knowledge management.
- Develop workflows for data collection, approvals, reporting, and analytics.
- Integrate forms, APIs, databases, and document repositories into unified systems.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work with program teams to understand operational requirements and convert them into technical solutions.
- Create dashboards and visualization tools for internal teams, leadership, and partners.
- Build role-based access systems and user management flows.
System Management and Digitization
- Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and easy for non-technical teams to use.
- Support digitization initiatives across multiple programs and sectors.
Technical Skills
Strong Experience In
- Full-stack web development
- ERP integrations
- Database architecture and management
- Dashboard and analytics systems
- API integrations
- Authentication and access management
Preferred Stack
- React / Next.js
- Node.js / Python / Django
- PostgreSQL / MySQL
- ERP integrations
- REST/GraphQL
- Power BI / Metabase / Grafana (optional)
- SharePoint / Microsoft ecosystem integrations (preferred)
Experience and Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in software development
- Experience building internal operational platforms or enterprise dashboards
- Experience handling large structured and semi-structured datasets
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Strong understanding of Data Analytics
- Ability to convert operational complexity into simple digital workflows
- Good communication and stakeholder management
- Ownership-driven approach
- Interest in building systems with real-world impact
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About the role
July 1, 2026
July 4, 2026
Full time
On-site
Non-profit
- Bengaluru, India
2+ years
UTC+05:30
