Senior Renewable Energy Specialist

Position Overview:

The Renewable Energy Expert will support implementation and monitoring of renewable energyprogrammesincluding PM-KUSUM and related initiatives in the state. The role involves coordination withState implementing agencies, DISCOMs, and stakeholders to ensure effectiveprogrammeexecution and capacity building.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Monitoring and Implementation Support

• Support in overall programme management and delivery of renewable energy initiatives in the state

• Monitor implementation progress of PM-KUSUM and other distributed renewable energy programmes against defined targets and timelines

• Track project-level performance (physical and financial) andidentifybottlenecks affecting deployment

• Support preparation of progress reports, dashboards, and review notes forthe clientand relevant authorities

Project Management and Coordination

• Coordinate withstateimplementing agencies, DISCOMs, EPC contractors, and field agencies to ensure smooth execution of approved projects

• Facilitate resolution of site-level issues such as approvals, connectivity, procurement, and commissioning delays

• Support structured review meetings and provide actionable recommendations to improve implementation efficiency

Technical and Commercial Support

• Review technical and commercial aspects of renewable energy projects (primarily solar) related to feasibility, deployment models, and implementation frameworks

• Support evaluation of procurement processes, vendor performance, and project timelines

• Assistinidentifyingimprovements in project design, execution strategies, and programme delivery mechanisms

Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening

• Design and deliver training programmes forimplementing agenciesand DISCOM personnel on programme implementation,monitoringtools, and reporting frameworks

• Develop standard templates, guidelines, and SOPs for project monitoring and data management

• Support knowledge sharing and dissemination of best practices across stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with multiple stakeholders including government agencies, DISCOMs, vendors, and beneficiaries

• Support coordination between central schemes andstate-level implementation agencies

• Facilitate alignment across stakeholders fortimelyexecution and improved programme outcomes

EducationalQualifications:

• Bachelor's degreeinmechanical/electrical engineering

• Master's degree inengineering or management(preferred)

ProfessionalExperience:

• Minimum 4 years of experienceworking with REcompanies

• Experience in monitoring/management ofat least two renewable energy projectssupporting state-owned power utilities or RE developmentagencies

• Experience in working with international organizations

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of renewable energy project lifecycle (planning to commissioning)

• Familiarity with government schemes such as PM-KUSUM and distributed REprogrammes

• Proficiencyin MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, reporting dashboards)

• Experience working with public sector and/or international development organizations

• Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills

• Fluency in spoken and written English