Program Manager, Rural Access to Clean Energy
Program Manager,
Rural Access to Clean Energy (India)
About The Climate Group
The Climate Group is a not-for-profit organisation working internationally with very senior government and business leaders to cut global emissions and unlock a clean industrial revolution. We have operations in India, Europe, China, and North America. Our strategic aim is to facilitate the scaling up of low carbon technologies to tackle climate change and create new wealth and employment in India. For more information seewww.theclimategroup.org and http://cleanrevolution.org
About the role
We are seeking an exceptional programme manager to oversee delivery of a new major programme on rural access to clean energy in India. You will work closely with our local and international teams, with a particular focus on managing relationships with a network of commercial solutions providers, entrepreneurs, institutional partners (including the World Bank Institute), local NGOs, local government representatives and monitoring & evaluation partners in the field in three Indian states (likely to be drawn from West Bengal, Gujarat, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh). This is an exciting opportunity to work on a funded project addressing both environmental and social needs as part of a fast-moving and dynamic NGO team.
About you
You will be able to demonstrate proven capabilities in the following areas:
Essential:
• Experience in working on project delivery in rural India, preferably related to clean energy access, solar lighting or micro-grid deployment.
• A proven track record of success in project delivery, including managing partners.
• Excellent people management skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly experience with technical data and contract compliance.
• Good financial skills, including managing and reporting budgets.
• Commercial acumen, including management of contracts.
• Fluent written and spoken English, including report writing.
• Competent user of MS Office, including Excel.
• Ability to multi-task within a small team and to manage conflicting priorities.
• A proven track record of success in project delivery, including managing partners.
• Excellent people management skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly experience with technical data and contract compliance.
• Good financial skills, including managing and reporting budgets.
• Commercial acumen, including management of contracts.
• Fluent written and spoken English, including report writing.
• Competent user of MS Office, including Excel.
• Ability to multi-task within a small team and to manage conflicting priorities.
Desirable:
• Experience of using project management software.
• Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification.
• Experience in fundraising and income generation.
• Experience of using project management software.
• Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification.
• Experience in fundraising and income generation.
Location
You will be based in Delhi, with frequent travel expected to project locations.
Terms and conditions
The salary for the post will be Rupees 180,000 per month, with potentially more for an exceptional candidate, plus 25 days earned vacation per annum and national holidays.
Next steps
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ian McLintock on imclintock@theclimategroup.org or T: +44 (0)20 7960 2714.
Applications by CV and covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining how you meet the ‘About You’ requirements above.
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