Oorja is seeking candidate for the position of Project Officer. It is a remote job.
About Oorja
Oorja is an award-winning social enterprise based in New Delhi. We are on a mission to empower 1 million farmers globally by 2030 with the agricultural solutions they need to sustainably increase their income and quality of life.
Oorja is a Farming-as-a-Service company working at the intersection of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. Our focus is on powering productive-use appliances that help users to generate stable incomes, create jobs, and mitigate carbon emissions.
About the Role
Oorja is seeking a Project Officer to join its Project Management team. You should bring an experience of minimum 1-2 years of relevant professional experience (preferably in the social sector) and are expected to have strong writing and data analysis and presentation skills. You will play a critical role in the Project Management team, which handles grant fundraising, partnerships, impact monitoring and evaluation and program management. Specifically, you will be responsible for scoping for grant funding opportunities, writing funding applications, communicating with project partners, developing business proposals, and conducting data cleaning, analysis and reporting.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Funding Application Writing
- Proposal Writing & Partner Management
- Data Analysis & Presentation
- Reporting
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant professional experience (required); experience in the social enterprise space or development sector (preferred)
- Basic understanding of how to write proposals, funding applications and reports
- Strong English writing skills; ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas in written form; ability to critically edit one’s own or others’ written work; working knowledge of Hindi
- Solid knowledge of impact monitoring and evaluation methodologies, tools and software; prior experience in designing and collecting field data in rural India (preferred)
- High degree of computer literacy with command of data collection and analysis tools (MS-Excel)
- Proficiency in analysing data in MS Excel and Google Sheets; understanding of statistics and error analysis in data
- Organisational and time management skills; attention to detail; documentation and reporting skills
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently to meet deadlines and adhere to quality standards
- Curiosity, team spirit, commitment and passion for the social and environmental challenges that drive Oorja’s work.
Other Requirements
- You should have a functional laptop and a reliable internet connectivity to work remotely
- You should be open to travel to rural project locations when required and participate in partner meetings, conferences and events.
What we Offer
- A highly enthusiastic, driven and ambitious team
- A melting pot of diverse talents – development professionals, researchers, engineers, farmers, scientists and community mobilisers
- Competitive remuneration package
- Interesting field of work where you will build your understanding of solar technology, sustainable agri-food systems and the development sector
- Close mentorship for career development
- A flat and open work culture and friendly work environment
- Experience and responsibility at an award-winning company in the renewable energy and agri- tech industries, among the fastest-growing segments of the global economy
- The opportunity to make a difference and to help improve people’s lives.
Application Procedure
If this opportunity appeals to you, please send your application by filling the brief online application form before 15th September 2024.
