TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute

Associate Fellow

Join TERI as an Associate Fellow in Orissa or Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Support state-level solar project management, streamline beneficiary and vendor workflows, and enhance capacity building. Benefit from a dynamic role in renewable energy with opportunities to engage in policy and quality assurance.
TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute
TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute Orissa, India Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India On-site Full time UTC+05:30

TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute

Company Overview

Name

TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute

Headquarters

Delhi, India

Founded

1974

Size

Approximately 1,000 employees (source: linkedin.com). No public revenue figures available as it is a private not-for-profit.

What They Do

TERI is a not-for-profit research institute that focuses on policy research, advisory services, and capacity building in the fields of energy, environment, and sustainability. Unlike commercial renewable energy companies, TERI does not deploy projects like solar farms or wind turbines; instead, it operates as a think tank that emphasizes research, analysis, and consulting. This distinction is crucial for job seekers, as roles at TERI are centered around intellectual contributions rather than engineering or operational tasks in energy deployment (source: teriin.org, wikipedia.org).

TERI's core focus areas include renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, and sustainable agriculture, among others. The institute develops policies, tools, and innovations through rigorous research rather than manufacturing or selling hardware. Its products and services encompass evidence-based policy research, project implementation, and capacity building, which are vital for various stakeholders including governments, businesses, and civil society (source: teriin.org, cbinsights.com).

Target markets for TERI's services include national and sub-national governments, multilateral institutions, and sectors such as urban development and sustainable agriculture. The institute emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to influence global climate policy and promote sustainable practices (source: teriin.org, slocat.net). As India's leading independent think tank, TERI leverages its multidisciplinary teams and global presence to bridge research with actionable interventions, fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability (source: teriin.org, devex.com).

Projects & Track Record

TERI has a rich history of notable projects, including the development and administration of GRIHA, India's national green building rating system, which has guided sustainable construction practices across the country. Additionally, the establishment of the world's largest Mycorrhiza production facility in Gurugram in 2016-17 showcases TERI's commitment to advancing biotechnology applications. The institute also founded TERI University in 1998, which has since gained recognition for its PhD and Master's programs in sustainability (source: teriin.org, wikipedia.org, testbook.com).

Recent Developments

In recent news, on January 25, 2025, TERI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to establish the Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition at its Institute of Energy Transition in Hyderabad. This initiative aims to enhance research in green buildings, transport, and power efficiency, with financial support from BEE and infrastructure provided by TERI (source: cbinsights.com). Furthermore, the 21st World Sustainable Development Summit was announced for February 16-18, 2022, highlighting TERI's ongoing commitment to sustainability and global dialogue (source: testbook.com).

Working There

Working at TERI offers a diverse range of roles, including research professionals in energy and environment, policy analysts, and specialists in social sciences and biotechnology. The institute's departments cover various fields such as industrial energy efficiency, sustainable habitat, and climate change, providing ample opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration. Hiring occurs across multiple locations, including New Delhi, Gurugram, and Hyderabad, indicating a robust recruitment strategy for experts in various domains (source: teriin.org, devex.com).

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Job Description

The candidate will support the State Lead in running the State-level Project Management Unit (PMU) which will work on accelerating the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. They shall serve as the hands-on technical and operational backbone of the PMU and will focus on streamlining day-to-day beneficiary-vendor workflows, managing state MIS dashboards, and supporting capacity-building initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

  • PMU Coordination - Support preparation of State-level RTS implementation plans, AOPs, and risk management frameworks. Strengthen coordination structures (PMUs/Steering Committees), including linkages to DISCOMs, SNAs, and regulatory bodies.
  • Operational Support for Beneficiary and Vendor Processes - Streamline end-to-end beneficiary application processes from initial portal application to technical feasibility, vendor selection, installation, and final subsidy claim processing, monitor vendor performance, enforce compliance with Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and national quality/safety guidelines.
  • Quality Assurance, Safety, and O&M - Develop and implement QA/QC protocols, develop and implement capacity building programs for field staff and vendors on safety management.
  • Reporting & Governance - Track and maintain State MIS systems, ensure seamless data integration with the National Portal, create dashboards to track approvals, installations, subsidy disbursement; draft regular progress reports, prepare manuals, toolkits, SOPs.
  • Regulatory Engagement and Transaction Support for Implementing Utility-Led Aggregation Models - Support States in engaging with SERCs on net-metering/billing processes and RTS-related regulations, provide transaction support for better designing and implementing of ULA models, including procurement, IEC campaigns, SOPs for quality inspections, and related activities.
  • Capacity Building & IEC - Help identify training gaps across DISCOM field staff and vendors, draft SOPs/manuals, and execute consumer awareness (IEC) campaigns.

Experience

0 - 5 Years

Qualification

  • Master-s degree in Electrical Engineering- Renewable Energy- Energy Engineering- or related technical fields.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on professional experience in implementation within the renewable energy or power sector.

Skills

Essential

  • Hands-on operational experience in executing solar/renewable energy projects.
  • Proficiency in working with project management tools- MIS systems- and data tracking dashboards.
  • Strong technical understanding of rooftop solar systems- grid interconnection- and safety standards.
  • Excellent organizational- multi-tasking- and inter-agency coordination skills.

Desirable

  • Direct experience handling World Bank or multilateral development bank (MDB) technical assistance projects.
  • Proficiency in risk management- policy formulation- and high-level stakeholder negotiation.
  • Experience conducting field quality inspections- technical training workshops.
  • Ability to handle beneficiary grievance root-cause analysis and public outreach programs.

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About the role

August 6, 2026

August 7, 2026

Full time

On-site

Non-profit

Solar Energy

TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute

teriin.org

  •  Orissa, India
  •  Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

0 - 5 Years

UTC+05:30

Tags

Project Management · Quality Assurance · Solar Project Management