Organization: Solar Village Social Service Project Foundation (SVSSPF) Reports to: Regional Operations Manager – North India Duty Station: Bihar state (extensive travel to multiple rural districts for CSR work in solar) Base Location (Preferred): Sasaram/Arah (western Bihar) Employment Type: Full-time (Remote Reporting) About SVSSPF Solar Village Social Service Project Foundation (SVSSPF) is a registered Section 8 non-profit dedicated to "ending energy poverty in India’s most underserved rural communities." In partnership with the U.S.-based Solar Village Project (www.solarvillageproject.org), we empower schools, clinics, water systems, and entire villages with clean solar energy. To date, SVSSPF has: Installed 100+ solar arrays at rural facilities Distributed 6,000+ solar lights Offset more than 230 tonnes of CO₂ annually Our work follows a proven cycle—community survey, planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, hand-over, and impact evaluation—to ensure every system delivers measurable benefits. Role Summary The Business Officer will be SVSSPF’s primary on-the-ground presence in Bihar. This role involves approximately 80-90% fieldwork, focusing on: Identifying new project sites (schools, clinics, and villages) through research. Conducting detailed feasibility and baseline surveys. Preparing high-quality reports. Securing local permissions to ensure smooth installation and impact assessment processes. Key Responsibilities 1. Site Identification & Feasibility: Utilize SVSSPF criteria to shortlist high-impact schools, health centers, and villages across Bihar. Collect secondary data, including electricity availability, poverty index, and development indicators. 2. Community & Facility Surveys: Design and administer household, school, and clinic questionnaires (digital or paper-based). Capture GPS coordinates, photographs, and load details; validate data integrity on-site. 3. Reporting & Analysis: Compile survey findings into concise, data-driven reports (using Word, Excel, GIS/Google Earth). Recommend project sizing (kW), estimate expected social impact, and calculate CO₂ offsets. 4. Local Liaison & Permissions: Build and maintain strong relationships with Panchayats, District Education/Health Departments, DISCOMs, and landowners. Secure written No Objection Certificates (NOCs), Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), and any statutory clearances required for solar installations. 5. Project Execution Support: Coordinate logistics for material delivery, installation supervision, and commissioning visits. Facilitate community meetings, hand-over ceremonies, and media coverage. 6. Post-Installation Follow-up: Conduct impact-evaluation surveys at 6- and 12-month intervals post-installation. Identify and flag Operations & Maintenance (O&M) issues, escalating them to technical teams as needed. Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Rural Management, Social Work, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 2+ years of field-based work in rural development, CSR, or the SOLAR energy sector (mandatory). Exceptional candidates with 1–2 years of experience and a strong community engagement record may be considered. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office & Google Workspace. Experience with digital data-collection platforms. Basic understanding of load calculation & solar terminology. Language Skills: Fluent in Hindi and English. Working knowledge of at least one Bihari dialect (e.g., Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri) is preferred. Mobility: Must own a two-wheeler and possess a valid driving license; willingness to travel extensively throughout Bihar. Core Competencies Strong community engagement and facilitation skills. Excellent analytical thinking and report writing abilities. Proven negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Cultural sensitivity, with an awareness of gender and social inclusion issues. Remuneration & Benefits Salary (CTC): Up to INR 3.0 LPA (commensurate with experience). Quarterly Incentive: Up to Rs. 20,000 per quarter (based on KPI performance). Travel Reimbursement: Field travel expenses reimbursed as per organizational rates. Insurance: Accidental/medical insurance provided after the probation period. Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity-building workshops with SVSSPF & Solar Village Project. To Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to contact@solarvillageproject.org be sure to include Business Officer – Bihar position in your subject line. Show more Show less
Organization: Solar Village Social Service Project Foundation (SVSSPF) Reports to: Regional Operations Manager – North India Duty Station: UTTARAKHAND state with extensive travel to multiple rural districts for CSR work in solar. Base Location (Preferred): Haridwar/Rishikesh Employment Type: Full-time (Remote Reporting) About SVSSPF Solar Village Social Service Project Foundation (SVSSPF) is a registered Section 8 non-profit dedicated to "ending energy poverty in India’s most underserved rural communities." In partnership with the U.S.-based Solar Village Project (www.solarvillageproject.org), we empower schools, clinics, water systems, and entire villages with clean solar energy. To date, SVSSPF has: Installed 100+ solar arrays at rural facilities Distributed 6,000+ solar lights Offset more than 230 tonnes of CO₂ annually Our work follows a proven cycle—community survey, planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, hand-over, and impact evaluation—to ensure every system delivers measurable benefits. Role Summary The Business Officer will be SVSSPF’s primary on-the-ground presence in Bihar. This role involves approximately 80-90% fieldwork, focusing on: Identifying new project sites (schools, clinics, and villages) through research. Conducting detailed feasibility and baseline surveys. Preparing high-quality reports. Securing local permissions to ensure smooth installation and impact assessment processes. Key Responsibilities 1. Site Identification & Feasibility: Utilize SVSSPF criteria to shortlist high-impact schools, health centers, and villages across Bihar. Collect secondary data, including electricity availability, poverty index, and development indicators. 2. Community & Facility Surveys: Design and administer household, school, and clinic questionnaires (digital or paper-based). Capture GPS coordinates, photographs, and load details; validate data integrity on-site. 3. Reporting & Analysis: Compile survey findings into concise, data-driven reports (using Word, Excel, GIS/Google Earth). Recommend project sizing (kW), estimate expected social impact, and calculate CO₂ offsets. 4. Local Liaison & Permissions: Build and maintain strong relationships with Panchayats, District Education/Health Departments, DISCOMs, and landowners. Secure written No Objection Certificates (NOCs), Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), and any statutory clearances required for solar installations. 5. Project Execution Support: Coordinate logistics for material delivery, installation supervision, and commissioning visits. Facilitate community meetings, hand-over ceremonies, and media coverage. 6. Post-Installation Follow-up: Conduct impact-evaluation surveys at 6- and 12-month intervals post-installation. Identify and flag Operations & Maintenance (O&M) issues, escalating them to technical teams as needed. Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Rural Management, Social Work, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 2+ years of field-based work in rural development, CSR, or the SOLAR energy sector (mandatory). Exceptional candidates with 1–2 years of experience and a strong community engagement record may be considered. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office & Google Workspace. Experience with digital data-collection platforms. Basic understanding of load calculation & solar terminology. Language Skills: Fluent in Hindi and English. Working knowledge of at least one Bihari dialect (e.g., Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri) is preferred. Mobility: Must own a two-wheeler and possess a valid driving license; willingness to travel extensively throughout Bihar. Core Competencies Strong community engagement and facilitation skills. Excellent analytical thinking and report writing abilities. Proven negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Cultural sensitivity, with an awareness of gender and social inclusion issues. Remuneration & Benefits Salary (CTC): Up to INR 3.0 LPA (commensurate with experience). Quarterly Incentive: Up to Rs. 20,000 per quarter (based on KPI performance). Travel Reimbursement: Field travel expenses reimbursed as per organizational rates. Insurance: Accidental/medical insurance provided after the probation period. Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity-building workshops with SVSSPF & Solar Village Project. To Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to contact@solarvillageproject.org Be sure to include Business Officer – Uttarakhand Position i n Your Subject Line. Show more Show less
Organization: Solar Village Social Service Project Foundation (SVSSPF) Reports to: Regional Operations Manager – North India Duty Station: Bihar state (extensive travel to multiple rural districts for CSR work in solar) Base Location (Preferred): Sasaram/Arah (western Bihar) Employment Type: Full-time (Remote Reporting) About SVSSPF Solar Village Social Service Project Foundation (SVSSPF) is a registered Section 8 non-profit dedicated to "ending energy poverty in India’s most underserved rural communities." In partnership with the U.S.-based Solar Village Project (www.solarvillageproject.org), we empower schools, clinics, water systems, and entire villages with clean solar energy. To date, SVSSPF has: Installed 100+ solar arrays at rural facilities Distributed 6,000+ solar lights Offset more than 230 tonnes of CO₂ annually Our work follows a proven cycle—community survey, planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, hand-over, and impact evaluation—to ensure every system delivers measurable benefits. Role Summary The Business Officer will be SVSSPF’s primary on-the-ground presence in Bihar. This role involves approximately 80-90% fieldwork, focusing on: Identifying new project sites (schools, clinics, and villages) through research. Conducting detailed feasibility and baseline surveys. Preparing high-quality reports. Securing local permissions to ensure smooth installation and impact assessment processes. Key Responsibilities 1. Site Identification & Feasibility: Utilize SVSSPF criteria to shortlist high-impact schools, health centers, and villages across Bihar. Collect secondary data, including electricity availability, poverty index, and development indicators. 2. Community & Facility Surveys: Design and administer household, school, and clinic questionnaires (digital or paper-based). Capture GPS coordinates, photographs, and load details; validate data integrity on-site. 3. Reporting & Analysis: Compile survey findings into concise, data-driven reports (using Word, Excel, GIS/Google Earth). Recommend project sizing (kW), estimate expected social impact, and calculate CO₂ offsets. 4. Local Liaison & Permissions: Build and maintain strong relationships with Panchayats, District Education/Health Departments, DISCOMs, and landowners. Secure written No Objection Certificates (NOCs), Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), and any statutory clearances required for solar installations. 5. Project Execution Support: Coordinate logistics for material delivery, installation supervision, and commissioning visits. Facilitate community meetings, hand-over ceremonies, and media coverage. 6. Post-Installation Follow-up: Conduct impact-evaluation surveys at 6- and 12-month intervals post-installation. Identify and flag Operations & Maintenance (O&M) issues, escalating them to technical teams as needed. Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Rural Management, Social Work, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 2+ years of field-based work in rural development, CSR, or the SOLAR energy sector (mandatory). Exceptional candidates with 1–2 years of experience and a strong community engagement record may be considered. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office & Google Workspace. Experience with digital data-collection platforms. Basic understanding of load calculation & solar terminology. Language Skills: Fluent in Hindi and English. Working knowledge of at least one Bihari dialect (e.g., Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri) is preferred. Mobility: Must own a two-wheeler and possess a valid driving license; willingness to travel extensively throughout Bihar. Core Competencies Strong community engagement and facilitation skills. Excellent analytical thinking and report writing abilities. Proven negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities. Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Cultural sensitivity, with an awareness of gender and social inclusion issues. Remuneration & Benefits Salary (CTC): Up to INR 3.0 LPA (commensurate with experience). Quarterly Incentive: Up to Rs. 20,000 per quarter (based on KPI performance). Travel Reimbursement: Field travel expenses reimbursed as per organizational rates. Insurance: Accidental/medical insurance provided after the probation period. Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity-building workshops with SVSSPF & Solar Village Project. To Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to contact@solarvillageproject.org be sure to include Business Officer – Bihar position in your subject line.
Digital Marketing/Market Research Intern Job Description Location: Work from Home (Base location: Lucknow, U.P.) Duration: 6 Months (with performance-based extension/assurance) Stipend: ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 per month About Us Solar Village Project (SVP – SVSSPF) is a social impact NGO dedicated to bringing clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions to rural communities, schools, and healthcare centers. Through our CSR collaborations, we aim to create measurable impact in education, healthcare, and community development. We are looking for a dynamic and creative Digital Marketing cum Market Research Intern who can drive our digital presence, enhance engagement, and support outreach to CSR-oriented partners. Key Responsibilities (Scope of Work) ✅ Design & post engaging contents with short storyline and impact message. ✅ Create short videos (~1 min) highlighting CSR drives, success stories & impact. ✅ Create Reels (≤30 sec) using master database clips for Social Media handles and YouTube. ✅ Explore FREE promotion opportunities (events, CSR forums, digital platforms, NGO listings). ✅ Research and identification of CSR-focused companies. ✅ Drafting & publishing newsletter/blog on SVSSPF website covering project updates & impact stories. Who We’re Looking For Graduate/post-graduate student (Marketing/Media/CSR/Development Studies preferred). Strong creative and storytelling skills for digital media. Basic video editing & graphic design knowledge. Research-oriented mindset with interest in CSR, sustainability, and renewable energy. Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to deliver within deadlines. What You’ll Gain - Hands-on experience in CSR-focused digital marketing and NGO outreach. - Opportunity to work closely with a grassroots NGO impacting rural lives. - Mentorship in impact communication, storytelling, and CSR partnerships. - Internship certificate & letter of recommendation on successful completion. Commitment 📌 6 Months internship with assured continuation based on performance. 📌 Monthly stipend: ₹10K–12K. 👉 If you’re passionate about social impact, clean energy, and creative storytelling, we’d love to hear from you!
Business Officer – Prayagraj Solar Village Social Service Project Foundation (SVSSPF) About the Role We are looking for a dynamic Business Officer (BO) to join our team in Prayagraj as a key member driving both field operations and backend support. This role demands a proactive professional who can seamlessly manage on-ground project execution while ensuring high- quality documentation and reporting for our donor partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful solar electrification and rural development initiatives across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. Key Responsibilities Field Operations - Conduct need-assessment surveys for schools, hospitals, and villages. - Supervise solar project installations and coordinate with vendors/technical teams. - Ensure timely O&M (Operation & Maintenance) follow-ups and troubleshoot issues. - Facilitate donor visits and site inspections with professionalism and preparedness. Backend Documentation - Draft MOUs, proposals, and other formal documents as per project requirements. - Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and impact assessment notes for donors and Internal management - Maintain timely, accurate, and professional documentation to avoid reporting gaps. - Support backend coordination for budgeting, logistics, and compliance-related tasks. Desired Skills & Qualifications - Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering, Management, Rural Development, or related fields. - 2–4 years of experience in field operations, project management, or CSR/NGO sector preferred. - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi. - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace tools. - Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams. - Willingness to travel extensively within districts for fieldwork. Compensation CTC: ₹3 – 4 Lakh per annum (based on experience and qualifications) What We Offer - An opportunity to directly contribute to rural empowerment and sustainable energy access. - A role that combines on-ground execution with strategic backend responsibilities. - A dynamic and impact-driven work culture with opportunities for growth. Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (Base location, with frequent travel to nearby districts)
Business Officer Prayagraj Solar Village Social Service Project Foundation (SVSSPF) About the Role We are looking for a dynamic Business Officer (BO) to join our team in Prayagraj as a key member driving both field operations and backend support. This role demands a proactive professional who can seamlessly manage on-ground project execution while ensuring high- quality documentation and reporting for our donor partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful solar electrification and rural development initiatives across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. Key Responsibilities Field Operations - Conduct need-assessment surveys for schools, hospitals, and villages. - Supervise solar project installations and coordinate with vendors/technical teams. - Ensure timely O&M (Operation & Maintenance) follow-ups and troubleshoot issues. - Facilitate donor visits and site inspections with professionalism and preparedness. Backend Documentation - Draft MOUs, proposals, and other formal documents as per project requirements. - Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and impact assessment notes for donors and Internal management - Maintain timely, accurate, and professional documentation to avoid reporting gaps. - Support backend coordination for budgeting, logistics, and compliance-related tasks. Desired Skills & Qualifications - Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering, Management, Rural Development, or related fields. - 24 years of experience in field operations, project management, or CSR/NGO sector preferred. - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi. - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace tools. - Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams. - Willingness to travel extensively within districts for fieldwork. Compensation CTC: ?3 4 Lakh per annum (based on experience and qualifications) What We Offer - An opportunity to directly contribute to rural empowerment and sustainable energy access. - A role that combines on-ground execution with strategic backend responsibilities. - A dynamic and impact-driven work culture with opportunities for growth. Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (Base location, with frequent travel to nearby districts)