Fellow Program

Position: Fellow (Full time – 1 year)
Location: Bangalore
Team: Amplify
Starting date: Immediately
Experience: 2 years
Travel: frequent travel
Process: April 20th

About SELCO Foundation:

SELCO Foundation is an open-source, not-for-profit organization that engages in field-based R&D and ecosystem building for the deployment of clean energy solutions that alleviate poverty in tribal, rural and urban poor areas. The organization collaborates 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, water purification, livelihoods, and enterprise development with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs and partners from various developmental sectors.

Job Description:

This position would require the candidate to have strong analytical thinking, writing and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate should have experience working with research-based organization/s or implementation-based developmental organization/s. The candidate should exhibit written and verbal communication proficiency, and present complex findings comprehensibly. The candidate should also possess strong problem-solving skills, adhere to research ethics, be adaptable, and be committed to continuous learning.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate developing and managing knowledge and communications materials, such as articles, learning documents. Producing learning briefs, reports, and other written and digital communications.
• Research entailing both secondary and primary data from a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Analyse data and compile reports based on project requirements. Support the team in data interpretation to convey key insights and strategies towards future actions with practical solutions.

Requirements

• Between 1-2 years of working experience in social development sector.
• Good analytical skills to interpret data to derive insights and integrate learnings for program designs
• Fluency in oral and written English. Proficiency in other languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Odiya, Assamese, Mizo, will be an added advantage
• Willingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote areas
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply:

Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role to apply@selcofoundation.org with the subject line- Application for Fellow.

Deadline – 30th April 2024.

SELCO is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates from marginalized communities, genders, sexuality, religions, and abilities to apply to become a part of the organization.