About PCI India

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 25 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.5 crore, i.e. 15 million people in1649 Blocks of 163 Districts in 14 States.

Our Vision and Mission

Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.

Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

Our Values

• Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
• Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
• Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
• Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
• Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact.
• Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.

PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.

We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment whether sexual, physical or psychological.

PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

About the Position

• Job Title: Officer-DRE
• Number of positions: 01
• Location: Lucknow
• Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Type: Project based
• Qualification required: BE/BTech in Electrical/Mechanical / Renewable Energy / Solar and Alternate Energy

Experience required:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in climate change and/or renewable energy.
• First-hand experience of implementing rooftop solar projects across sectors, such as MSME, agriculture, etc.
• Project experience, including the development of technical specifications and procurement documents (DRE), understanding of quality control and safety measures in DRE.
• Understanding government policies and schemes under rural DRE, particularly for the MSME sector.
• First-hand experience of solar assessment and DPR (Detailed Project Report) preparations.
• Drafting technical documentation for DRE projects, particularly for external dissemination, including documentation for government consumption, would be an added advantage.

Skill and Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge and skills to work on MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.
• Consultative and collaborative approach; ability to work with diverse groups.
• Proven ability to take initiative, problem-solving and work as part of a team.
• Keep track of key programmatic and financial performance indicators of the project.
• Facilitate meetings, reviews, and support in issuance of relevant govt. orders and guidelines for delivery of the project objectives.
• Facilitate capacity building and strengthening the monitoring and evaluation portfolio.
• Support in timely preparation of programmatic and financial reports, and any other strategic documents as requested by the donor, or any other external stakeholder.

How to apply: Interested candidates can apply for the Position by using the following link: https://pciglobal.in/?post_type=jobs&p=15640&preview=true

Application closure date: 22 March 2024

About the Role (Including Team and Reporting)

• Support the procurement team in finalization of bidding documents, undertake technical and financial evaluation of proposals and facilitate the empanelment of the renewable energy vendors.
• Coordinate with vendor for timely supply of DRE materials/equipment’s at the THR sites.
• Supervise the implementation of Solar Plants at THR sites including providing energy efficiency advice, site inspection and training.
• Ensure quality control and final acceptance of installed THR Solar Plants.
• Collate and analyse remote data collected from Remote Monitoring System (RMS).
• Prepare Detailed Project Report (DPRs), concept notes, presentations and briefings for Government and donors including performance monitoring charts and tables on all components of the project.
• Support Strategy Team in diversification of portfolio particularly around DRE for livelihood activities apart from identification and application of business opportunities in DRE space.
• Provide technical input for various learning initiatives and implementation plan for the same.
• Develop and provide programmatic inputs to communications team.
• Monitoring, documenting and reporting the key achievements of the projects.
• Undertaking field-visits and donor visits for monitoring and expanding the portfolio in DRE.
• Networking with energy stakeholders, contribute to development and strengthening of partners in renewable energy sector.
• Mentor colleagues as well as collaborate with PCI senior management on key business decisions.
• Reporting to:- Sr Manager Program Management and Analytics

About the Project:

PCI, with support from multiple donors, is providing technical assistance to Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission (UPSRLM) and Dept of Rural Development, GoUP, through its Technical Support Projects, that supports strengthening various systems and processes; strengthening its community institutions; and devising and integrating evidence-based strategies and interventions in health and nutrition (HN), women’s economic empowerment, enterprise, and livelihood development and ultra poor initiative (poverty alleviation) using the platform of the SHG women’s collective of UPSRLM for more details please refer to www.pciglobal.in.

What can you expect in PCI

• A warm, inclusive and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• Best of class benefits with competitive remunerations.
• Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children.
• Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women is encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Recruitment Process

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
3. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.
4. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interview/s.

The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. If your application is not shortlisted, you will receive a mail from the People & Culture team. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.

After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavours in various capacities.

PCI is committed to prevent any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.

PCI India is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability and/or marital status.