
Nagaland State Lead
SELCO Foundation
Company Overview
SELCO Foundation
Bangalore, India
2010
Business Model
Renewable Energy
SELCO Foundation focuses on providing sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities in India. Their initiatives include solar energy projects, energy access programs, and capacity building for local entrepreneurs.
The foundation generates revenue through partnerships, grants, and collaborations with various stakeholders, including government agencies and private organizations. They also engage in social enterprises that support their mission of energy access.
Locations & Geography
SELCO Foundation primarily operates in India, with a significant focus on rural and semi-urban areas. Their projects have reached various states across the country, enhancing energy access for marginalized communities.
Company Culture
Their mission is to empower communities through sustainable energy solutions that enhance quality of life. They value inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration, striving to create a positive impact in society.
SELCO Foundation promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to meaningful projects. They emphasize a culture of learning and adaptability.
The foundation invests in employee development through training programs and workshops that enhance skills related to renewable energy and community engagement. They believe in nurturing talent to drive their mission forward.
Activities & Projects
SELCO Foundation is currently involved in multiple projects aimed at providing solar energy solutions to rural households and institutions. They are also working on initiatives to promote energy-efficient technologies in agriculture and healthcare.
The foundation has developed innovative financing models to make renewable energy accessible to low-income households. They also focus on integrating technology with community needs to create sustainable solutions.
SELCO Foundation is committed to sustainability by promoting renewable energy sources and reducing carbon footprints. Their projects are designed to be environmentally friendly and socially responsible, ensuring long-term benefits for communities.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings at SELCO Foundation include roles in project management, community engagement, and renewable energy technology. They seek individuals passionate about social impact and sustainability.
Employees at SELCO Foundation enjoy a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in society.
Contact Information
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Job Description
SELCO Foundation is an open source, not for profit organization that engages in field-based R&D and ecosystem building for deployment of clean energy solutions that alleviate poverty in tribal, rural and urban poor areas. The organization works in collaboration with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs, NGOs from various developmental sectors and educational institutions to link the benefits of sustainable energy to poverty eradication. The organization works across verticals such as energy access, health, livelihoods with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs and partners from various developmental sectors.SELCO aims to transform the efficiency of Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) initiatives towards poverty alleviation. It recognizes and is building on the potential of Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) to develop scalable and inclusive solutions. You can find more information about SELCO Foundation on our organization website.
The Role
SELCO Foundation is looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about working in the development sector with focus on providing access to sustainable energy for livelihoods and health for last mile communities in Nagaland. The broader goal is to use decentralized renewable energy to facilitate dignified living, increased incomes, reduced drudgery and improved work productivity through the integration of climate inclusive technologies into livelihood practices for the underserved communities in Nagaland. As the State Lead for the Nagaland team, you should have a good sectoral understanding, as well as proven experience in strategic planning, managing a cross-cultural team, developing and monitoring partnerships, coordinating between multiple crucial stakeholders; who is able to adapt to diverse situations and organizational requirements. The State Lead is also expected to focus on formulating and executing a state specific strategy, improving performance, procuring material and resources as well as securing compliances within the organization. You should be willing to build and mentor a team and find ways to increase quality of output, and implement best practices across all levels. The ideal candidate should be able to further SELCO Foundations work in DRE (Decentralized Renewable Energy) for Health and Livelihoods in the State of Nagaland.
Key responsibilities for the position
- Managing end to end direction and building a team for developing strategy, operations in planning, execution and monitoring of programs in Nagaland.
- Identification, engagement, building rapport, coordinating and co-developing programs with key stakeholders such as local communities, government departments, enterprises, financial institutes, NGOs / grassroot organizations working in different parts of Nagaland for effective implementation of SELCO???s work in Nagaland.
- Building, nurturing and managing partnerships and developing short, medium and long-term strategic plans with identified partners in Nagaland with focus on SRLM???s, Financial Institutions, Enterprises, CBOs, FPOs etc
- Preparing and managing budgets and cash flows and unlocking finances for renewable energy-based interventions through banks, MFIs, Central and State government schemes in Nagaland.
- Support in developing an operational plan for the team to map the needs of the community, conduct research programs, pilot programs and ecosystem building for scale programs related to renewable energy-based interventions in livelihoods and health.
- Enhancing the knowledge and operational procedure, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, enhanced management reporting and looking for opportunities to expand systems where required.
- Effectively tracking, analyzing and evaluating the performance of the team and solutions on the ground and sharing reports on a weekly / monthly / quarterly basis, the status of various programs by capturing key risks, learnings and challenges. Overall monitoring and evaluation of the quality of implementations.
- Regularly organizing and facilitating training workshops for the team to develop their skills, building their capacity on an individual and team level.
- Ensuring organizational, operational and assessment processes and guidelines are adhered to and escalating in cases where required.
Who can apply
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years of work experience in the development sector with focus on sustainable energy and rural livelihoods is preferable.
- Based out of Nagaland or having significant experience working in Nagaland with good understanding about grassroots communities, languages, livelihood practices etc. will be preferred.
- Experience in regional level leadership and effective team management will be preferred.
- Strong leadership skills that reflect the ability to perform, prioritize as well as delegate tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
- Demonstrating proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision- making capability and ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Willingness to learn, grow and develop at personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
- Willingness to travel extensively in difficult terrains within and outside the State as and when required.
About the role
June 30, 2025
Full Time
Non-profit
June 30, 2025
On-site
- Nagaland, India
7 to 10 years
UTC+05:30
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