Consultant – Field Officer

Project Concern International; Tumakuru; On-site; INR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Karnataka seeks a Consultant – Field Officer to conduct outreach to women entrepreneurs about solar solutions and facilitate installations. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in rural contexts. Responsibilities include monitoring projects and providing technical support. A valid driving license and a two-wheeler are mandatory. This role offers a fixed and variable pay package linked to targets and will continue until December 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree/diploma in business management, sales, marketing, or social sciences.
• 2+ years in project implementation, rural marketing or business development.
• Experience with women entrepreneurs/SHG women in rural settings.
• Experience in solar installation projects/B2C in rural areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to women entrepreneurs for solar solutions.
• Facilitate demand aggregation for solar PV installations.
• Provide technical assistance and training to SHG members.
• Monitor performance of solar installations and report findings.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for project activities.
• Prepare reports on outreach activities, project progress, and stakeholder engagement required at the district level and below.
• Coordinate with government departments, vendors, and local authorities for schemes, leverage, partnerships, or other activities.
• Regular reporting to the supervisor on day-to-day progress and reporting in the digital MIS.
• Coordinate field visits, workshops, etc., for all relevant stakeholders and manage the program participants.
• Any other work assigned by the reporting manager for the project delivery.

Skills

Professional commitment

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Independence

Team management

Oral and written Hindi skills

Oral and written English skills

Knowledge of local dialects

Education

Graduate degree/diploma in relevant fields

Job description

About PCI India

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 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 17 million people in 200+ Districts in 17 States.

Vision – A happy, healthy, safe, and sustainable world for all. Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co-create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

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. Our people policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory, and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

About the Position

• Job Title: Consultant – Field Officer
• Number of positions: 02
• Reporting: Program Manager
• Location: Udupi, Tumkur, Mysuru, Karnataka
• Compensation: Fixed pay plus variable pay linked to achievement of defined targets.
• Duration: Till Dec 2026

Qualification required

Graduate degree/diploma in business management, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship development, social sciences, or any other field.

Experience required

• At least 2 years of experience in projects (e.g., livelihood, energy – DRE/Solar, climate resilience) implementation, rural marketing, business development, etc.
• Experience of working with women entrepreneurs/SHG women/FPOs from rural geographies
• Experience of working on solar installation projects/B2C (in rural areas) will be a plus

Skill and Competencies

• Strong sense of professional commitment and maturity.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and handle a team.
• Excellent oral and written Hindi and English skills.
• Knowledge of other local dialects is a plus.

Note

It will be mandatory for each hired consultant to have a valid driving license for two-wheelers, along with a proper motorcycle/scooter (registered in their name) for performing their official duties.

How to Apply

Submit application on the link https://www.pciglobal.in/jobs/consultant-field-officer/ by 4th Jan 2025

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to women entrepreneurs, SHGs, and CLFs to assess interest in solar solutions.
• Facilitate demand aggregation for solar PV installations.
• Support vendor identification and assist in project proposals for solar installations.
• Provide on-ground technical assistance and training to SHG members and entrepreneurs.
• Monitor the technical performance of solar installations and gather feedback.
• Prepare reports on outreach activities, project progress, and stakeholder engagement required at the district level and below.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including government departments, vendors, and local authorities, for schemes, leverage, partnerships, or other activities.
• Regular reporting to the supervisor on the day-to-day progress of field activities and reporting in the digital MIS.
• Coordinate field visits, workshops, etc., for all relevant stakeholders and manage the program participants.
• Any other work assigned by the reporting manager for the project delivery.

Note

Before the commencement of the assignment, the Field officer will be required to undertake a two-month immersion at project location in UP to understand the current working of the DEWEE initiative.

About the Project

PCI India works in the areas of Health & Nutrition, Gender and Women Economic Empowerment, and Climate Change. PCI India is committed to tackling climate change by empowering vulnerable and marginalized communities with climate-resilient livelihood and health solutions. Its approach focuses on integrated, community-driven models that strengthen adaptation, support mitigation, and promote low-emission development. PCI offers strong competencies in community mobilization, demand generation, feasibility assessments, technical support, and capacity building to advance Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions aligned with the state’s clean energy goals.

Across India, PCI India is planning to launch its DEWEE project (started in UP), enabling an overall 1,000,000 women-led enterprises to adopt solar energy and train women solar technicians as Solar Didi’s under the GREEN Shakti initiative. Decentralized Energy for Women Economic Empowerment focuses on bringing solar energy solutions to the Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) and the MSME Enterprises in the state through mobilization, capacity building, lead generation, and facilitating the installation of solar solutions for these enterprises.

Recruitment Process

Recruitment of candidates for this role includes the following:

1. Resume Screening.
2. Written Assignment (or) Two to Three Rounds of Interviews.

The complete process usually takes 2 weeks. If your application is not shortlisted, you will receive an email 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 via email. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that adds value to our endeavours in various capacities.