iFOREST
## Programme Associate, Renewable Energy (Odisha)
**About iFOREST**
iFOREST is an independent, not-for-profit research and innovation organization established in 2019. We work to identify, promote, and scale up solutions for pressing environment-development challenges in India and other developing countries in Asia and Africa. Our mission is to address the unique needs of regions by leveraging our resources and expertise to scale up national action and make a global impact. We use our regional knowledge to inform national policy and plans and strengthen international collaboration.
**The Clean Energy Programme**
iFOREST’s Clean Energy programme focuses on the growing regional imbalance in India’s renewable energy (RE) expansion. We seek to catalyse inclusive green energy transitions in the eastern and northeastern states, supporting the development of RE, including distributed RE, in ‘low-RE’ states to meet the 500 GW target by 2030.
**The Role**
We are seeking dynamic and motivated young professionals to provide comprehensive technical support to renewable energy (RE) nodal agencies in Odisha. This role involves supporting the development, assessment, and implementation of RE projects in Odisha, with a focus on techno-commercial, financial, and regulatory aspects.
**Responsibilities:**
* Support the development and assessment of RE technologies and projects in Odisha, focusing on techno-commercial and financial aspects.
* Assist in project pre-development works, including feasibility studies, site assessments, and technical evaluations for RE projects.
* Contribute to project allotment, including support in drafting bidding documents and contracts, managing the bid process, and evaluating submitted DPRs.
* Support monitoring and evaluation of progress for projects being implemented under various RE policies/schemes/programmes in Odisha.
* Assist in the identification, designing, and implementation of pilot RE projects.
* Provide advisory support to nodal agencies and conduct research to address urgent queries.
* Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of RE schemes.
* Develop presentations and communicate findings to senior management and government officials.
* Stay updated on clean energy technology, policy, and regulatory developments.
* Contribute to outreach efforts, stakeholder engagement, and building partnerships with government, industry, and civil society.
* Handle additional duties related to the Clean Energy programme as needed.
**Qualifications & Work Experience:**
* Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in engineering, renewable energy, power management, or a related field from a reputable institution. A master’s degree is preferred.
* 3 to 4 years of work experience in the RE sector advisory/consulting, with a focus on bid advisory, RE project design, implementation, management, and/or techno-commercial advisory.
**Required Competencies:**
* Deep knowledge of clean energy technologies, demonstrated by experience in project design and implementation, bid management, and/or techno-commercial assessments.
* Ability to learn quickly about new RE technologies and develop required techno-commercial expertise.
* Through knowledge of RE policies, regulations, programmes, and initiatives at the national and sub-national levels.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to project challenges.
* Proficient in project management tools and techniques, and technical report writing.
* Ability to build connections and engage with a diverse group of people on research and policy issues.
* Capacity to develop and lead presentations and convene discussions.
* Confident, collegial, and passionate about clean energy growth in India, as well as in eastern region states.
* Ability to manage time and priorities, and ensure the completion of research in keeping with tight policy windows.
* Excellent organization skills to manage multiple assignments.
* Willingness to travel as per requirement.
**What We Offer:**
* Inclusive and amicable work environment
* Support for professional development through education, training, and capacity building
* Competitive salary
* Performance-based rewards
**Location:** Bhubaneswar, Odisha
**Type:** On-premise
**Reporting to:** Regional Director
To apply for this job please visit iforest.global.
