Expert schone kooktechnieken (consultant)

Job Description

As technical support to DoEFCC, he will be majorly responsible to roll out Clean Cooking transition plan in 48 districts in close convergence with Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission.

• Coordinate with authorities to empanel Partner organizations/Technology providers as per the project requirements.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the cookstove program aimed at project documentation, including project design documents (PDDs), monitoring plans, and verification reports etc.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, protocols, and regulations related to emissions reductions and carbon cycle management.
• Coordinate with partner organizations to ensure perpetual supply of Clean Cooking applications to the beneficiaries identified by the community cadre of UPSRLM.
• Oversee the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans to track progress towards distribution of clean cookstove.
• Closely Collaborate with PMU placed at UPSRLM to ensure effective implementation of program objectives.
• Provide necessary support to UPSRLM in development of necessary training modules, SOP-s and guidelines for better management of program objectives.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders such as District/Block level Government authorities, Women community organizations to ensure smooth functioning of program objectives.
• Generating regular reports on the program's progress, evaluating its effectiveness, and proposing necessary adjustments to UPSRLM to improve outcomes.
• Developing and outlining the strategies to achieve desired outcomes aligned with Program and government priorities.
• Overseeing the financial aspects of the cookstove PoAs/ Projects, including allocating funds, ensuring distribution of incentive to the households as mandated in the program.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, carbon market participants, and regulatory agencies involved in cooking initiatives.
• Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and industry events focused on cooking initiatives to promote carbon asset management initiatives.
• Ensuring that the program complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing government-funded initiatives.
• Keeping stakeholders informed through effective communication channels, including meetings, presentations, reports, and other means of disseminating information about the program's status and achievements.
• Being open to adapting strategies or introducing innovative approaches to address evolving needs and challenges within the program.
• Upholding ethical standards and ensuring transparency in all aspects of the program, decision-making processes, and interactions with stakeholders.

Experience

Years

Qualification

Master-s Degree in Business Administration/ Environmental Science/Sustainability Sciences/ Environmental Engineering is essential. While having a Bachelor in Developmental Economics/Environmental Engineering/Renewable Energy will be an added advantage.

Skills

• The candidate should have work experience with at least +7 years of program management experience.
• Out of which 2-3 years should had have been in the development and execution of carbon market strategies- including empanelment of partner organization/ technology providers- credit generation- and offset programs.
• Knowledge of carbon market mechanisms- such as the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)- Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)- or voluntary carbon markets and Article 6 of Paris Agreement is a must.
• Preferably have experience of working as part of the core team member of major Technical Support projects for the government- with a special focus rolling on livelihood program or Energy Transition programs across state.
• Experience of working in State Rural Livelihood Missions will be an added advantage.

Location

Lucknow

Salary

As per industry standards