Job Description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi Consultant - Power Markets (Lucknow) Terms of reference At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don\'t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you! At CEEW, we build careers in public policy We offer strong visionary leadership - with emphasis on research and impact at scale We actively promote leadership by initiative We celebrate talent and ambition You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow You will learn faster than your peers in other organization\'s Curiosity and irreverence as well as responsibility come together at CEEW You will get best-in-market remuneration We provide a safe space for all At CEEW, your life is your example for others Designation Offered: Consultant Focus Area: Power Markets (Vidyut Sakhi PMU) Reporting to: Programme Associate Location: Lucknow Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension depending on work requirements Purpose: CEEW is supporting the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM) in the implementation of the Vidyut Sakhi programme - a joint initiative between UPSRLM and UPPCL (holding company of power distribution companies, discoms). The initiative aims to provide income- generating employment opportunities to SHG women in rural areas by way of door-to-door electricity bill collection and in turn improving revenue recovery for the discoms. Our engagement with UPSRLM entails developing and administering a robust information and communication system for monitoring the activities of Vidyut sakhis and coordinating with the discom officials and other stakeholders to improve the collection efficiency from the electricity consumers and ensure smooth implementation of Vidyut Sakhi model. As the consultant, the selected candidate will be the focal point of contact for UPSRLM, and will have to ensure that activities planned with the UPSRLM are implemented in a timely manner. Further, the candidate will also have to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate and document how on- ground actions are resulting in improved livelihoods of Vidyut Sakhis and collection efficiency of Uttar Pradesh discoms. The candidate will also support UPSRLM team in conducting periodic assessments of the programme. Job Duties and Accountabilities Project management Coordinating with the UPSRLM project team on Vidyut Sakhis programme and providing them inputs on a day-to-day basis. Undertaking consultation and discussions with Vidyut Sakhis and other stakeholders support the programme in a proper manner. Supporting the UPSRLM team in development and implementation of a standardised process from recruitment of Vidyut Sakhis, their training and providing handholding support to ensure effective troubleshooting on-ground. Support the implementation of training programme for Vidyut Sakhis across identified districts. Monitoring the activities of Vidyut Sakhis through dashboards and providing assessment reports to the UPSRLM team. Coordinating with the discom officials and other stakeholders to assist Vidyut Sakhis in improving the collection efficiency from the electricity consumer. Providing inputs on the communication strategy to ensure proper assistance to the Sakhis and creating consumer awareness strategy and recognition for Vidyut Sakhis to build consumer trust. Assessing the impact, qualitatively and quantitatively and documenting how on-ground actions are resulting in improved collection efficiency in Uttar Pradesh. Stakeholder management and programme evaluation Leading CEEW\'s engagement with UPSRLM, discoms, and other state/district level officials. Forging strong relationships and associations with the relevant state/district-level departments and civil society stakeholders. Present relevant research in a coherent manner that can be understood by a wide range of audiences. Writing monthly/quarterly progress reports that clearly communicate how on-ground actions are resulting in improvements in collection Selection Criteria Education Master\'s degree with specialisation in Rural Development and Management, Livelihoods or related field. Should have prior experience of working with relevant ministries and departments that are promoting livelihoods and microenterprises in India. Work experience 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the field of programme implementation and project management, preferably in the livelihoods and rural development programmes. Candidates with prior experience of working with SHG groups or on the implementation of government programmes/schemes in rural areas will be preferred. Key skills Coherent thinking with excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong networking and interpersonal skills with an ability to strike conversations. Strong project management skills. Ability to use MS Office application suite including MS Excel. Ability to adapt to new environment and deliver under tight deadlines in a professional environment. Patience and perseverance for building relationships with new partners and opening doors. Should have the ability to effectively work in a team while being able to independently drive deliverables with minimum assistance when time demands. Willingness to learn, grow and develop a personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve. Compensation Competitive compensation - commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles. Application CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we advise interested applicants to apply at the earliest possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.

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