Need Assessment and Livelihoods Development
- Understand the rural landscape of Nagaland particularly the Eastern Nagaland region by engaging with stakeholders to assess needs.
- Plan and implement the deployment and demonstration of livelihood solutions tailored to local requirements.
- Map develop and deploy emerging rural technologies to enhance rural economic development.
Engagement with MicroEntrepreneurs
Work closely with microentrepreneurs and end users to understand their businesses challenges and needs.Facilitate backward and forward linkages to improve market access and supply chains.Understand and address technical challenges with machines coordinating with vendors to ensure timely servicing.Financial Literacy and Bookkeeping
Assist microentrepreneurs in understanding cash flow management and maintaining bookkeeping records.Promote financial literacy and explore financial inclusion opportunities through local banks and microfinance institutions.Market Linkages and Supply Chains
Explore and establish market linkages and channels for efficient delivery of goods and services related to agriculture textiles Sewing machines food processing and other livelihoods.Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to develop effective mechanisms for postinstallation operations maintenance and troubleshooting.Technology Implementation
Provide fieldlevel coordination for the implementation of technology solutions in pilot projects under various programs in Nagaland.Plan and execute training programs for end users in Meghalaya ensuring skill development and capacity building.Capacity Building
Manage and build the capacity of local women entrepreneurs to enhance income generation.Organize and facilitate technology training programs for community members and other stakeholders.Documentation and Dissemination
Identify and develop success stories as case studies to demonstrate the impact of DREdriven technology.Other Responsibilities
Explore new technologies and innovations to address rural development challenges.Support project planning and reporting while ensuring alignment with program goals.Qualifications :
Minimum of 3 year of work experience in the Renewable Energy sector or in the development sector Engineering Technical and Technology background is preferred.Based out of Nagaland or experience working in Nagaland with good understanding about grassroots communities languages livelihood practices etc. will be preferred.Interest in solar energy DRE driven technologies and project implementations aimed at improving energy reliability and quality of life for underserved communities.Very good communication skills both written and verbal.Willingness to learn grow and develop at personal and professional front at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.Willing to travel extensively on sites for 15 days in a month when required.The candidate should be able to understand and analyse ongoing and past work in CES CAREs initiative at CES Foundation including priority areas key projects / programmes / work themes.The individual should be able to gauge the external communication landscape of other organizations & influencers in the energy access Mini grids livelihood SDGs and allied workspaces.Additional Information :
This is contractual position for 1 year.
Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
Crisis Management,Microsoft Word,Office Experience,Conflict Management,Constant Contact,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Salesforce,Administrative Experience,Public Speaking,Google Suite,Writing Skills
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1