Consultance : Énergie solaire pour les moyens de subsistance en milieu rural (SE4RL) en Inde.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking applications from highly motivated and experienced candidates for a consultancy assignment under a new GIZ-supported IWMI-CInI-Sustain+ collaborative action research project, ‘Solar Energy for Rural Livelihoods’ (SE4RL).

Project Background

SE4RL focuses on developing, analyzing and field-testing innovative business models and business processes for effective, equitable and sustainable deployment of solar energy for enhancing rural livelihoods in India, specifically in the socio-ecological contexts of eastern Gangetic plains and central Indian tribal highlands.

Scope of Work

The project consultants will be responsible for co-developing and executing action research pilots and field experiments; anchoring complimentary research and data collection; and supporting engagement with key stakeholders and policy makers. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a complex Water-Energy-Food Nexus issue from a livelihoods, governance and climate perspective.

Key Responsibilities

  • Anchor the project locally in the identified state(s).
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of action research pilots and field experiments in select regions, in close coordination with the SE4RL core team and field partners.
  • Conduct regular field visits, farmer interviews and primary data collection for project analytics and monitoring project progress.
  • Conduct immersive on-ground research, quantitative and qualitative data capture, and analyses, in coordination with the SE4RL core team and field partners.
  • Undertake research and policy engagement activities at the state and national level to capture opportunities for scaling and mainstreaming of innovative business models and processes through government programs and policies.
  • Develop reports and presentations to communicate project activities, progress and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to academic publications and policy briefs based on SE4RL work.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess the following:

  • Master’s degree in rural management, public policy, sustainable development, agriculture, engineering, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience of working in the development sector, preferably on renewable energy and/or agriculture projects in India.
  • Experience in research, action research, field implementation, and data analyses.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the solar irrigation and rural livelihood sectors in India.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross- and multi-disciplinary fields and diverse set of partners and stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Willingness to undertake extensive field work and local travel on a regular basis.

Application process

Closing date : June 05th, 2023