Program Associate – Rural Electrification and Livelihoods (Tuensang, Nagaland)

          Need Assessment and Livelihoods Development

• Understand the rural landscape of Nagaland, particularly the Eastern Nagaland region, by engaging with stakeholders to assess needs.
• Plan and implement the deployment and demonstration of livelihood solutions tailored to local requirements.
• Map, develop, and deploy emerging rural technologies to enhance rural economic development.
  
  Engagement with Micro-Entrepreneurs
• Work closely with micro-entrepreneurs and end users to understand their businesses, challenges, and needs.
• Facilitate backward and forward linkages to improve market access and supply chains.
• Understand and address technical challenges with machines, coordinating with vendors to ensure timely servicing.
  
  Financial Literacy and Bookkeeping
• Assist micro-entrepreneurs in understanding cash flow management and maintaining bookkeeping records.
• Promote financial literacy and explore financial inclusion opportunities through local banks and microfinance institutions.
  
  Market Linkages and Supply Chains
• Explore and establish market linkages and channels for efficient delivery of goods and services related to agriculture, textiles- Sewing machines, food processing and other livelihoods.
  
  Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to develop effective mechanisms for post-installation operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  
  Technology Implementation
• Provide field-level coordination for the implementation of technology solutions in pilot projects under various programs in Nagaland.
• Plan and execute training programs for end users in Meghalaya, ensuring skill development and capacity building.
  
  Capacity Building
• Manage and build the capacity of local women entrepreneurs to enhance income generation.
• Organize and facilitate technology training programs for community members and other stakeholders.
  
  Documentation and Dissemination
• Identify and develop success stories as case studies to demonstrate the impact of DRE-driven technology.
  
  Other Responsibilities
• Explore new technologies and innovations to address rural development challenges.
• Support project planning, execution, and reporting while ensuring alignment with program goals.

• Minimum of 3 year of work experience in the Renewable Energy sector or in the development sector, Engineering -Technical and Technology background is preferred.
• Based out of Nagaland or experience working in Nagaland with good understanding about grassroots communities, languages, livelihood practices etc. will be preferred.
• Interest in solar energy DRE driven technologies and project implementations aimed at improving energy reliability and quality of life for underserved communities.
• Very good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop at personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
• Willing to travel extensively on sites for 15 days in a month when required.
• The candidate should be able to understand and analyse ongoing and past work in CES CAREs initiative at CES Foundation including priority areas, key projects/programmes/ work themes.
• The individual should be able to gauge the external communication landscape of other organizations & influencers, in the energy access, Mini grids, livelihood, SDGs and allied workspaces.

This is contractual position for 1 year. 

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