INDIA: Project Officer (Energy)

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INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

In India, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is implementing the Sustainable, Inclusive, and Thermally comfortable Housing for Affordability & Resilience in Andhra (SITHARA) project in Andhra Pradesh, India, with GGGI as the consortium lead and the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) as a consortium partner.

SITHARA aims to support the transition towards better-performing, energy-efficient, thermally comfortable and climate-resilient affordable housing by integrating renewable energy, energy efficiency, passive thermal comfort and clean cooking solutions within the existing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 2.0 housing delivery ecosystem. The project will demonstrate and validate integrated solutions while strengthening the market, financing, institutional and implementation mechanisms required for their wider adoption.

The project will work in Visakhapatnam and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh, engaging state housing agencies, energy institutions, electricity utilities, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), financial institutions, Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), technology providers, industry associations and other relevant stakeholders. In parallel, SITHARA will strengthen implementation and compliance mechanisms for the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) and Eco-Niwas Samhita (ENS) and develop knowledge and institutional pathways for replication across Andhra Pradesh and other states in India.

POSITION SUMMARY

The  Project Officer (Energy) will function as Project Manager (PM) leading the planning, coordination and implementation of the SITHARA Project in Andhra Pradesh, working across its market-enabling, demonstration, financing, capacity-building and replication activities.

The position will coordinate closely with GGGI project team members, ASCI, government agencies and other stakeholders to translate the approved project workplan into effective implementation. The  Project Officer will  lead technical and market assessments, development of implementation and financing models, demonstration activities, ECSBC/ENS implementation support, capacity development, investment facilitation, monitoring and reporting, and knowledge generation with due guidance of GGGI’s Country Representative (CR) in India. This position is based at New Delhi / Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh)/ Hyderabad and will report to CR-India.

The position will also  oversee coordination of consultants, service providers and other delivery partners; monitor project activities, outputs, milestones and risks; and contribute to timely and high-quality delivery in accordance with GGGI policies, approved budgets and project reporting requirements.

PURPOSE

The  Project Officer will:

  • Develop  effective planning, implementation and monitoring system of SITHARA work packages and activities in accordance with the approved project proposal, results framework, workplan, budget and implementation timelines.
  • Oversee the studies on development and implementation of integrated solutions combining energy efficiency, rooftop solar, passive thermal comfort and clean cooking within the PMAY 2.0 affordable housing ecosystem.
  • Coordinate and guide technical, institutional and market activities related to ESCO/DSM models, financing mechanisms, demonstration pathways, ECSBC/ENS implementation and capacity development activities.
  • Lead development of market-enabling instruments, implementation models and investment pathways that can facilitate deployment and scale-up of sustainable and clean-energy solutions in affordable housing.
  • Coordinate implementation activities with relevant Andhra Pradesh government agencies, electricity utilities, ULBs/DTCP, financial institutions, ESCOs, technology providers, consortium partners and other stakeholders.
  • Support and oversee demonstration activities and associated baseline, monitoring, measurement and verification, impact assessment and documentation of project results.
  • Monitor progress against project outputs, indicators, milestones and budgets and support identification and resolution of implementation risks and delivery constraints.
  • Contribute to institutionalization, knowledge sharing and replication of SITHARA approaches within Andhra Pradesh and other relevant programmes and geographies in India.
ENGAGEMENT
  • Coordinate closely with housing and energy related government organizations (APTIDCO, APSHCL, APSECM, NREDCAP, DISCOMs, ULBs/DTCP) and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate implementation of SITHARA activities and institutionalization of project approaches.
  • Work closely with ASCI, GGGI project team members, consultants, service providers and other delivery partners to ensure coordinated and timely implementation of assigned activities.
  • Engage with ESCOs, financial institutions, NBFCs/ MFIs, technology and solution providers, industry associations, research/technical institutions and other market actors to support market development, financing and implementation of project interventions.
  • Organize and lead stakeholder consultations, technical meetings, focus group discussions, workshops, training programmes, field visits, investor engagements and knowledge-sharing activities.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders to facilitate timely access to data, technical inputs, institutional decisions, approvals and other support required for project implementation.
  • Represent GGGI in relevant technical and working-level meetings and stakeholder engagements, as delegated, and ensure systematic follow-up on agreed actions.

 

DELIVERY
  • Oversee and coordinate technical, market, policy and institutional assessments covering rooftop solar, energy-efficient appliances, passive thermal-comfort solutions, clean cooking, PMAY 2.0, PM Surya Ghar, ECSBC/ENS, DSM and related sustainable-housing interventions.
  • Development of market-enabling instruments and implementation models, including ESCO/DSM models, procurement and bid documents, financing mechanisms, M&V frameworks and other tools required for deployment and scale-up.
  • Design and implementation of demonstration activities involving rooftop solar, energy-efficient appliances, clean cooking and thermal-comfort measures, including coordination with housing agencies, DISCOMs, ESCOs, technology providers and other implementation partners.
  • Techno-economic assessment and project preparation for community-based solar PV, with or without battery storage, including business and financing models, bankable project documentation, investor engagement and investment facilitation.
  • Activities relating ECSBC and ENS implementation and compliance , including standardized reporting templates, review of online building-approval workflows, training materials and technical handholding for relevant government officials.
  • Capacity-building programmes for masons, construction workers, government officials and ULB/DTCP officials on sustainable construction, DSM/ESCO mechanisms, ECSBC/ENS implementation and other relevant project areas.
  • Financing and investment mobilization for clean-energy, energy-efficiency and thermal-comfort interventions through engagement with financial institutions, ESCOs, investors and other financing partners.
  • Baseline, monitoring, M&V and impact assessment, and monitor project progress against the approved workplan, results framework, budget, milestones and indicators, including identification and mitigation of implementation risks.
  • Timely reporting of deliverables to internal and external stakeholders, donor and GGGI management
  • Risk identification, assessment, resolution and escalation with respect to the project
  • Budget control and management as per GGGI’s internal system and donor requirement
  • Any other duties as assigned by the India Country Representative or designated supervisor.

 

REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Energy or related fields) or Science from a recognized University Master’s degree in engineering / science / energy / financial management preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant post-qualification professional experience in policy studies, project implementation, programme management etc. in the areas of  renewable energy (solar), energy efficiency,  affordable housing, sustainable infrastructure or related areas at national / sub-national level.
  • Having ECBC Master Trainer/Energy Auditor/Energy Manager/Edge Certifications will be added advantage
  • Experience coordinating and managing multi-stakeholders  involving government agencies, private sector, development partners and technical consultants.
  • Experience in managing consultants, contractors, service providers or consortium partners.
  • Experience in working with national and sub-national governments dealing, public sector agencies, and development organizations in built-environment sector.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and Hindi languages. Knowledge of Telugu language would be an added advantage.
FUNCTIONAL
  • Strong project and programme management skills.
  • Good understanding of India's sustainable housing, energy-efficiency, clean cooking and renewable-energy ecosystem.
  • Understanding of, and experience with projects related to, ECSBC, ENS, PMAY 2.0, PM Surya Ghar (rooftop solar), DSM, ESCO models and sustainable building practices.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and government partnership skills.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into practical policies, programmes and implementation models.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, report writing and presentation skills.
  • Experience in facilitating workshops, consultations and technical meetings.
  • Good understanding of investment mobilization and innovative financing mechanisms is highly  preferred.
  • Strong monitoring, evaluation and results-management capabilities.
CORPORATE
  • Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision and values.
  • Promotes an organizational culture of integrity, trust, transparency, accountability, and partnership.
  • Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, and share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.
  • Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolve conflict easily.
  • Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
  • Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the team.
  • Builds effective relationships across teams, functions, and geographies to deliver shared outcomes.
  • Champions collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and institutional learning across the program and the wider organization.
WORKING CONDITIONS

The Project Officer position is a G8 grade level in GGGI's National salary scale. The salary will be finalized following the selection of the duty station, and with consideration of qualification and internal equity. GGGI provides a 15% base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members in a balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being.

 
Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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