Program Associate

ICF Olson; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Program Associate to support research, analytics, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination for PMU deliverables and stakeholder engagement across cleantech manufacturing workstreams. The role will involve desk research, data compilation on manufacturing value chains and policies, and the preparation of charts, dashboards and presentations for decision-makers.

Collaboration with sector specialists and team leaders is expected to ensure timely, high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in solar rooftop projects.
• Experience in research, analytics and coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research and compile data on cleantech manufacturing value chains, policies, markets, investments, technologies, and global developments.
• Support quantitative and qualitative analysis, benchmarking, issue tracking, and preparation of charts, tables, dashboards, and presentations.
• Maintain work plans, deliverable trackers, action logs, stakeholder databases, consultation records, and the central knowledge repository.
• Support monitoring and evaluation, KPI tracking, output and outcome reporting, and quality review of supporting evidence.
• Coordinate meetings, consultations, workshops, and convenings, including agendas, background notes, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Assist sector specialists and the Team Leader in preparing reports, briefs, advisory notes, and consolidated deliverables.
• Track stakeholder inputs across ministries, states, industry, academia, and financial institutions.
• Provide day-to-day programme coordination and documentation support across workstreams.

Skills

Data analysis

Desk research

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/equivalent

Job description

ICF is seeking a Program Associate to support research, analytics, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination for PMU deliverables and stakeholder engagement across cleantech manufacturing workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research and compile data on cleantech manufacturing value chains, policies, markets, investments, technologies, and global developments.
• Support quantitative and qualitative analysis, benchmarking, issue tracking, and preparation of charts, tables, dashboards, and presentations.
• Maintain work plans, deliverable trackers, action logs, stakeholder databases, consultation records, and the central knowledge repository.
• Support monitoring and evaluation, KPI tracking, output and outcome reporting, and quality review of supporting evidence.
• Coordinate meetings, consultations, workshops, and convenings, including agendas, background notes, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Assist sector specialists and the Team Leader in preparing reports, briefs, advisory notes, and consolidated deliverables.
• Track stakeholder inputs across ministries, states, industry, academia, and financial institutions.
• Provide day-to-day programme coordination and documentation support across workstreams.

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/equivalent. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in solar rooftop projects.

Working Relationship

Work closely with Client, internal PMU colleagues and relevant state, utility, financial, vendor or technology stakeholders. Maintain role-specific work plans, action trackers, deliverable calendars and supporting records.

Produce clear, accurate and decision-ready outputs within agreed timelines and quality standards.

Handle programme, beneficiary, financial, portal and stakeholder information confidentially and follow approved access and information-security requirements.

Undertake field travel and support urgent programme reviews when required by the assignment.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges.

Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future.

Learn more at icf.com.