Job Description
Project Associate / Consultant – Project Management Unit
About us
Sambodhi Research and Communications helps create high-impact knowledge and catalyze accountability in the public domain through its project management and monitoring and evaluation solutions. At Sambodhi, we offer objective, evidence-based support to implementers, government,
donors, and corporates. Over the past decade, we have emerged as a pioneer for developing cutting-edge methodologies for evaluation of large-scale development interventions. With a close- knit team of 100 professionals, we work across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Sub- Saharan
Africa. Headquartered at Noida (Delhi National Capital Region), India, we have full service regional offices in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Dar-e-Salam (Tanzania).
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional with 3–5 years of experience to support a Government Project Management Unit (PMU) focused on solar energy initiatives. The role involves technical, coordination, and research support across project planning, implementation, and monitoring, working closely with state government stakeholders and implementation agencies
Job description
Job Title : Project Associate / Consultant – PMU
Job Location : Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Duration : 1 year
Essential Functions
The candidate will perform the following key functions:
• Provide technical advisory support on solar energy solutions, including rooftop, ground-mounted, and decentralized systems
• Assist in preparation, review, and validation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)
• Support in diagnostic studies that includes data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Liaise with state government departments, DISCOMs, and other key community stakeholders
• Conduct field visits to remote project sites for monitoring and data validation
• Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation using Microsoft Office tools
• Contribute to research, policy analysis, and knowledge products related to the project
• Support project tracking, progress reviews, and documentation of outcomes
• Work collaboratively within a structured, linear team environment
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary. Other duties may be assigned like the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
Desired profile
• Education :Master’s degree in environmental science, Public Policy, or related field
• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant professional experience,
Personal Competencies
• Strong technical understanding of solar energy systems and solutions
• Proven experience in liaising with state government agencies
• Experience in research, data collection, and analytical reporting
• Hands-on experience in DPR preparation or review
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a hierarchical/linear team structure
• Familiarity with renewable energy polices and schemes in India
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to remote locations
• Fluency in English and Hindi (both written and spoken) is mandatory
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested applicants may send their updated resume to hr@sambodhi.co.in