Research Analyst, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Position: Research Analyst, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
Location: Bangalore
Reports to: Associate Director, SELCO Foundation
Starting date: Immediately

About SELCO Foundation:

SELCO Foundation is an open source, not for profit organisation 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 organisation 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 organisation works across verticals such as energy access, health, livelihoods, enterprise development with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs and partners from various developmental sectors.

Job Description:

In 2021, SELCO Foundation launched the Sustainable Energy Led Climate Action Program (SELCAP) which aims at transforming the dialogue on the role of SDG7 (Sustainable Energy for All) in prioritising climate resilience amongst the poor. The report, published at COP26, brought together evidence that showcases SDG7 driven solutions to empower the poor to adapt to climate change while also setting on a new trajectory of optimised development by transitioning to sustainable energy and mitigating future emissions.
The program has 2 key objectives:

Create evidence on solutions that solve for climate and poverty
Design landscape studies to highlight key gaps and inform strategy in scaling solutions
Build a ladder of narrative that merges the reality on the ground with the macro/global conversations.

Key Responsibilities:

Anchor critical research, narrative building exercises and events for the Sustainable Energy led Climate Action Program
Keep abreast with trends and narratives emerging in the sector and plan for organisation activities accordingly
Develop and implement an effective communication strategy for dissemination of critical learnings and absorption of best practices and narratives across the sector
Anchor and deliver on new and innovative ways to communicate key narratives, concepts, processes and approaches for improved uptake within the organization and outside
Ensure coordination with other teams within the organization to ensure implementation of the ecosystem approach and cross-learning
Conduct regular team meetings internally, to monitor key milestones and also update all members on best practices and continuing expectations and vision
Design and manage partnerships, developing long term strategic plans for each
Design and plan for regular blogs, newsletters and updates to inform the sector on the Organization’s key learnings

Who should apply:

At least 3 years experience in the innovation and entrepreneurship sector
The candidate should have an interest in topics such as social enterprises, impact innovation and investment, sustainability and climate action
Strong analytical skills that reflect the ability to review and critically analyse multiple streams of information with an attention to detail
The candidate should have experience in processing complex information and break it down for easy consumption
The candidate should have experience in conducting primary research, coalition or network building
The candidate should have 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
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment
Willingness to travel

Process: Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.

Please send a copy of your CV and portfolio, along with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role to apply@selcofoundation.org with ‘Re: Research Analyst, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems’ as a subject line.