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About SELCO Foundation SELCO Foundation is an open source, not for profit organization that engages in field-based RD and ecosystem building for deployment of clean energy solutions that alleviate poverty in tribal, rural and urban poor areas. The organization works in collaboration with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs, NGOs from various developmental sectors and educational institutions to link the benefits of sustainable energy to poverty eradication. The organization works across verticals such as energy access, health, livelihoods with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs and partners from various developmental sectors. You can nd more information about SELCO Foundation on us organization website. Role Summary: The Project Coordinator - Livelihoods will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring livelihood development initiatives focused on enhancing income, resilience, and sustainability of rural communities. This includes supporting micro-enterprises, facilitating skill development, and linking communities to relevant market and government ecosystems. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning Implementation Design and execute livelihood initiatives in alignment with program goals and community needs Identify viable income-generating activities based on local context and resources Support the establishment and strengthening of micro and small enterprises Coordinate capacity-building programs for skill development and financial literacy Community Engagement Work closely with community mobilizers to ensure inclusive participation Build rapport with local stakeholders, including panchayats, SHGs, cooperatives, and youth groups Facilitate participatory planning processes and ensure feedback integration Partnerships Convergence Forge linkages with government schemes, financial institutions, and market actors Collaborate with technical partners for enterprise training, incubation, or value chain support Assist communities in accessing loans, subsidies, and entitlements Monitoring, Documentation Reporting Track project progress using KPIs and update MIS/data systems regularly Document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned Prepare periodic progress reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders Qualifications Skills: Bachelor s degree or above in Rural Development, Social Work, Livelihoods, or related fields 3-5 years of relevant experience in livelihood promotion, enterprise development, or rural economics Strong project management and field coordination skills Experience working with marginalized or vulnerable populations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in local language(s) and English Willingness to travel to field locations regularly Desirable: Experience in renewable energy-enabled livelihoods or digital livelihoods Familiarity with tools like value chain analysis, business plan development, and PRA Prior work with NGOs, government programs (like NRLM), or development agencies How to Apply To apply for the position, please click the below mentioned link Link : https: / / forms.gle / tDao3LfDpdcms1vf6 Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. Compensation will be commensurate with previous experience, calibre, and organization norms. We look forward to hearing from people who identify with the vision of SELCO Foundation!
