Programme Associate, Solar Department

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About the Organization

Social Work and Research Centre (SWRC) widely known as The Barefoot College is a community based grassroots organization founded in 1972 by Sanjit Bunker Roy aiming to make the most marginalized communities sustainable and self-sufficient. It follows a Gandhian philosophy, ensuring that the knowledge, skills, and wisdom inherent in villages drive their own development, while technology is demystified and its control decentralized, firmly placed in the hands of the rural poor.

The Barefoot College has been a hub where sustainable ideas and the practical knowledge of the rural poor are transformed into real-world solutions. This approach has generated large-scale impact across programme areas such as water, solar, education, health, environment and livelihoods. It demonstrates what is possible when the very poor are empowered to develop themselves. By combining traditional barefoot knowledge with demystified modern skills, it has trained barefoot professionals-educators, doctors, solar engineers, water handpump technicians, midwives, masons, communicators, and more-who bring transformative change to rural society.

Job Description

The Programme Associate - Solar will support the implementation of multiple ongoing projects under Barefoot College's Solar Department, including training of women in solar technologies, electrification of households and schools, and related community-based renewable energy initiatives.

The role requires strong on-ground presence to ensure smooth execution of project activities in line with approved plans, timelines, and budgets. The Programme Associate will work closely with field teams, master trainers, community members, Programme Management team to assist with coordination, administration, operations, and reporting.

This position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working in rural and remote settings, and committed to community-led renewable energy solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation of solar projects, including training programmes, household and institutional electrification.
• Ensure project activities are carried out as per approved work plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Be regularly present in the field to monitor progress, identify gaps or delays, and support timely resolution of issues.
• Assist in coordinating logistics for trainings, workshops, and field activities.
• Support procurement-related processes and tracking of materials and equipment required for project implementation.
• Assist the Programme Management team in maintaining financial records, tracking expenses, preparing vouchers, and ensuring bills and supporting documents are maintained in line with the approved budget.
• Support in tracking of project schedules, deliverables, and milestones for multiple on-going projects.
• Support the implementation of baseline, midline, and endline assessments, including field surveys, data collection, and basic documentation for impact evaluation.
• Draft periodic progress reports, field updates, and project completion reports for review by the Programme Management team.
• Support documentation of learnings, challenges, and best practices from project implementation.
• Participate in meetings with donors, internal and external stakeholders, as and when required, and support follow-up actions.
• Contribute to proposal development for fundraising by supporting the Programme Management team with inputs and documentation.
• Provide any additional support required by the Programme Management team for effective programme delivery.
• Travel to project locations as required.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, engineering, renewable energy, environmental studies, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in programme implementation, field-based projects, or development sector roles (experience in renewable energy or rural development is an advantage).
• Experience working in rural or remote settings and with community-based programmes is preferred. Effective coordination and organisational skills to support implementation of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work extensively in the field and manage on-ground implementation, logistics, and follow-ups. Basic understanding of project implementation processes, including training programmes, electrification activities, and community engagement.
• Good documentation and report-writing skills, with effective communication abilities in English and Hindi.
• Ability to listen and work respectfully with community members, trainers, partners, and internal teams in diverse settings.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with an understanding of budgeting and expense tracking. Empathetic, committed, and motivated to work in the development sector.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with AI-based tools for documentation, data analysis, and reporting.

Interested candidates may email their CV and a cover letter outlining their experience and suitability to dhilsha@swrctilonia.org, cc'ing kamlesh@swrctilonia.org and jaswanth@swrctilonia.org, by 25 January 2026, with the subject line: "Application for the Position of Programme Associate - [Your Name]".

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