Field Coordinator (m/w/d)

Job Description

SELCO Foundation is a not-for-profit, public charitable trust. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It aims to create a platform of solutions that uses sustainable energy as a catalyst to link environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation. With holistic development as the primary focus, the organization strives to create equitable societies, where services are accessed by all communities. The interventions of SELCO Foundation led to a sustainable delivery model of essential services like livelihoods, education, and health till the last mile. (Read more about SELCO Foundation here: http://www.selcofoundation.org)

Role Description

The PwD Field Coordinator will lead on-ground coordination and implementation of inclusive, energy-enabled livelihood solutions for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Mizoram. The role focuses on field assessments, beneficiary support, partner coordination, pilot implementation, and follow-up, ensuring livelihood solutions are practical, appropriate, and usable in region specific contexts.

Responsibilities

1. Field Implementation & PwD Engagement

• Identify and mobilize PwDs and caregivers in collaboration with local NGOs, church-linked organizations, village councils (VCs), and community groups.
• Conduct field-level livelihood and energy assessments considering terrain, access constraints, workspace limitations, and mobility challenges.
• Support PwDs during installation, usage, and early adoption of energy-based livelihood and assistive solutions.
• Ensure solutions are usable in low-access, hill-based, and dispersed settlement contexts.

2. Local Partner & Institutional Coordination

• Coordinate with local NGOs, Disabled People's Organizations (DPOs), Village Councils and district-level government departments.
• Support convergence with relevant state schemes related to PwDs, livelihoods, and energy in Mizoram.
• Act as the field interface between beneficiaries and SELCO's technical, program, and operations teams.

3. Pilot Support in Remote Contexts

• Support field testing and piloting of inclusive energy solutions in remote.
• Monitor usage, durability, and livelihood outcomes under hill and weather-prone conditions.
• Identify early technical or operational issues and support on-ground troubleshooting and coordination.

4. Data Collection, Documentation & Reporting

• Collect accurate field data on PwD profiles, livelihood activities, installations, and usage.
• Document field learnings, constraints, and adaptations required for Mizoram-specific contexts.
• Share regular field updates and reports with the central program team.

5. Community Engagement & Follow-up

• Support community sensitization on disability inclusion, energy use, and livelihood sustainability.
• Ensure consistent follow-up with PwDs and caregivers, especially where access is intermittent due to terrain or weather.

Experience Required

• 2-5 years of field-level experience in livelihoods, disability inclusion, rural development, energy access, or allied sectors.
• Prior experience working in Northeast India or other hill/remote regions is strongly preferred.

We look forward to hearing from people who identify with the vision of SELCO Foundation!