Programme Associate - PM Surya Ghar Scheme

About the job

Programme Associate - PM Surya Ghar Scheme Locations: Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Puri Organization: iFOREST (International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology) Programme: City Accelerator Program in partnership with MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) Background: iFOREST is supporting MNRE (Ministry of Renewable Energy) in implementing the City Accelerator Program under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at scaling rooftop solar (RTS) adoption in urban areas. As part of this initiative, three cities in Odisha—Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack and Puri—have been selected. Position Summary: We are seeking three dynamic professionals to serve as City Anchors, each based in one of the selected cities. The anchors will act as key coordinators for the program implementation at the city level and will facilitate stakeholder engagement, adoption of RTS systems, and local capacity building. Key Responsibilities: a. Coordinate among national, state, and city-level stakeholders to ensure smooth program implementation. b. Promote and facilitate rooftop solar (RTS) adoption through community engagement, demand aggregation, and support to consumers and vendors. c. Develop and maintain dashboards, Management Information System (MIS) reports, and periodic updates for MNRE and partner agencies. d. Organize and support city-level capacity building, IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) campaigns, and establish grievance redressal systems. e. Collect feedback on policy and identify regulatory and operational bottlenecks. f. Maintain close coordination with the central RTS Cell and ensure alignment with national guidelines and best practices. Requirements: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Environment, Public Policy, Urban Development, or related fields. Positions: • Program Associate - Minimum 3–5 years of experience in project implementation, stakeholder management, or renewable energy programs. • Lead/ Sr. Programme Associate – 5 – 8 yrs experience • Strong communication and coordination skills; fluency in English, Hindi and Odiya preferred. • Experience in preparing reports, dashboards, and policy briefs. • Ability to work independently in a city-based setup and engage with diverse stakeholders. Duration: Contractual position (initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance and project requirements) Compensation: Commensurate with experience and as per organizational norms

Requirements

• Stakeholder management
• Community engagement
• Policy feedback
• Dashboard preparation
• Capacity building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Environment, Public Policy, Urban Development

Preferred Technologies

• Stakeholder management
• Community engagement
• Policy feedback
• Dashboard preparation
• Capacity building

About the company

iFOREST is supporting MNRE (Ministry of Renewable Energy) in implementing the City Accelerator Program under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at scaling rooftop solar (RTS) adoption in urban areas.