Programme Manager (Clean Power Programme)
Organization: Shakti Sustainable Energy FoundationLocation: New Delhi, India
Industry: Energy, Environment
Type: Internship (6 Months)
Salary: NA
Salary: NA
Description: The clean power programme seeks to energize the clean power transition across the – generation, transmission, and demand value chain. We do this by encouraging greater integration of renewable energy in India’s power mix through policy support, advancing business models and guiding the transition political economy at national / sub-national level.
The role of Program Manager supports the execution of a comprehensive sector strategy through research, Project management, and establishing and maintaining effective communication with external and internal stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to play an active role in India’s clean power transition and make a difference on the fight against climate change, one of the greatest global challenges of this generation, and to work with a professional and respected team.
Responsibilities: Educational requirements:
Program Planning and Management
- Conduct research and contribute to development of sector strategy
- Develop concept notes for proposed activities through research
- Conduct research and analysis around follow-on opportunities identified by Director – Clean Power Programme (the Programme Lead) and those proposed by partners, to establish their relevance
- Develop the written outputs as per inputs from Programme Lead (e.g. Concept Notes, Presentations, Terms of reference, Request for Proposals etc)
- Coordinate with Programme Lead and prospective partners, on project proposal development from concept stage onwards
- Support Programme Lead in diversification of portfolio by identifying new potential partners
- Conduct research to track key sector developments, interventions of other actors to inform the Program lead about potential project opportunities.
- Project Management
Facilitate completion of a robust process by completing necessary due diligence processes
- Develop evaluation notes based on qualitative analysis of submitted proposals
- Interact and coordinate with partners to track progress
- Review deliverables, and offer comments, feedback, and support
- Support the Programme Lead and Finance Team to ensure adherence to reporting and payment schedules
- Ensure all technical, financial, and supporting documents are in place
- Coordinate with the Finance team to upload and manage all documents on FLUXX CRM system
- Communication
Draft Application Summaries, Memos, and other Board Book related Communication materials in a timely manner
- Provide programmatic inputs to Communications for brochures, newsletter, and website
- Support Programme Lead in preparation of communication materials e.g. thematic presentations and narratives for external stakeholders (Industry partners, best practice networks, Donors etc)
- Respond to programme related queries from other functions within Shakti (Communications, Finance, Fundraising etc), and external stakeholders
- Support programme lead in completing fundraising efforts through background research and drafting concept notes / proposals / progress report
- Conduct and coordinate workshops, and outreach meetings key stakeholders
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Power Management / Environment / Energy / Engineering or related stream from a reputed University / Institute;
- 2 – 5 years of relevant experience is required. Experience in Renewable Energy (RE), Electric Utilities (EU), Access for development (EA) is preferred.
- Knowledge of RE/EU/EA policies, regulations, and programmes at international, national, state and city level;
- Ability to interact with a wider variety of external stakeholders including government officials, and representatives from private sector, civil society organisations, and national and international think tanks and research institutions;
- Climate Optimist with a ‘Can do’ spirit.
- Excellent written, verbal communications, and presentation skills;
- Superior teamworking and collaborating skills;
- Drive, Commitment and Ownership for the delegated responsibilities;
Application Instructions:
- Please send the following documents to hr@shaktifoundation.in
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Statement of suitability (one page): 2.Please provide a one-page note on why you feel you are competent to take up this role?
- Detail of three references
- Salary expectations and joining time
- Notification
Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.
Date Posted: 2021-03-29