Associado de Programa - District Clean Energy Accelerator Programme

Job Description

iFOREST is inviting applications for the District Clean Energy Accelerator Programme (DCEAP) in Odisha-a first-of-its-kind initiative supporting the Department of Energy, Government of Odisha, to accelerate renewable energy deployment across the State. As a Programme Associate (District Clean Energy Coordinator), you will work closely with government agencies, DISCOMs, industry, and local stakeholders to support implementation of renewable energy programmes, facilitate district-level clean energy projects, and strengthen Odisha's clean energy transition.

Position Summary

We are seeking highly motivated professionals to serve as Programme Associates (District Clean Energy Coordinators) across Odisha. Based in the assigned district, the Programme Associate will act as the primary field-level representative of the programme, working closely with DISCOM offices, district administration, local government institutions, financial institutions, industry, developers and communities to facilitate renewable energy deployment and strengthen programme implementation.

The role combines project implementation, stakeholder engagement, programme coordination, field assessments, data management, policy feedback and opportunity development across multiple clean energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Implementation
  • Support implementation of State and Central Government renewable energy programmes, including PM Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM and other priority initiatives.
  • Facilitate project implementation through continuous coordination with district administrations, DISCOMs, ULBs, Panchayati Raj Institutions and other implementing agencies.
  • Track implementation progress and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• District Renewable Energy Development
  • Identify district-specific renewable energy opportunities based on local resource potential and government priorities.
  • Support development of District Renewable Energy Strategies.
  • Facilitate initiatives related to rooftop solar and institutional solar, community and distributed renewable energy, Agrivoltaics, Solar irrigation, Biomass and bioenergy, Industrial renewable energy, Renewable energy land mobilisation, Emerging clean energy technologies etc.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with district officials, DISCOMs, developers, financial institutions, farmer organisations, industries, civil society organisations and community groups.
  • Convene district-level coordination meetings and facilitate convergence across departments.
  • Support engagement with private sector and implementation partners.
• Capacity Building and Outreach
  • Organise workshops, awareness campaigns, training programmes and stakeholder consultations.
  • Support consumer mobilisation and demand aggregation for renewable energy adoption.
  • Prepare IEC material and support communication activities.
• Monitoring, Reporting and Knowledge Management
  • Maintain district MIS, dashboards and implementation databases.
  • Prepare periodic progress reports, case studies and documentation.
  • Support collection of field data and evidence for programme monitoring and policy inputs.
  • Document implementation challenges, lessons and best practices.
• Policy and Technical Support
  • Identify regulatory, policy and operational bottlenecks affecting implementation.
  • Provide field inputs to the State PMU for policy improvements.
  • Support pilots and new initiatives emerging under the programme.
• Any other areas of interventions identified.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Energy, Environment, Public Policy, Planning, Rural Development, Economics or related disciplines from reputed schools.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in renewable energy, climate change, government programmes, infrastructure, rural development or implementation support.
• Experience working with Government departments, utilities, development organisations or consulting firms will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of renewable energy and clean energy policies.
• Ability to work independently in field locations.
• Strong analytical, communication and report writing skills.
• Experience in data management, MIS and dashboard preparation.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned district.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on one of India's largest state-wide clean energy implementation programmes.

Direct engagement with the Government of Odisha and key energy sector institutions.

Exposure to cutting-edge work across renewable energy, agrivoltaics, bioenergy, industrial decarbonisation and emerging clean energy technologies.

A collaborative, mission-driven work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Remuneration

We offer Competitive salary based on experience and proficiency. The final designation will depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Application Instructions & Deadline

We prefer that candidates apply from LinkedIn or submit online applications at https://iforest.global/careers/