Consultant*in (m/f/d) as freelancer within the framework of a chamber and association partnership in India

Freelancer as long-term expert for India

We, the German Solar Association (Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V), represent the interests of the solar and storage industry of more than 1,000 companies in Germany. For the collaboration within the context of a chamber and association partnership with the association in India, we are looking for a:

Consultant / long-term expert (m/f/d)

as freelancer within the framework of a chamber and association partnership (Kammer- und Verbandspartnerschaft - KVP)

in India

As a long-term expert, you will support the implementation of the chamber and association partnership between the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar) and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI).

You will be responsible for coordinating project activities and handling administrative tasks and will support the organization and implementation of the project activities with NSEFI. Like the project, the position is initially limited until the end of May 2027.

The main place of work is in Neu-Delhi, India.

Your main tasks:

• On-site project implementation with organization, conception, planning and implementation of the overall project activities.
• Reporting and accounting to the German project management organization. Ongoing project monitoring.
• Preparation, coordination and support of assignments of local short-term experts for the implementation of project related tasks.
• Supporting the local association in member management and introduction of new services for their members and effective public relations work.
• Coordinate and support the development and conduction of dissemination activities and campaigns. Support the creation of an annual media plan.
• Support the development and implementation of surveys to measure the effectiveness of the services and activities.
• Advice and support the cooperation of NSEFI with regional associations. Support in the transfer and implementation of services with the local associations.
• Coordinate the development of a voluntary label for being a good place to work for women in solar industry. Support the organization and implementation of a study trip to Germany.
• Organization of workshops and training measures for the partner.
• Support NSEFI with the organization of events and workshops for the different activities.
• Ongoing dialogue and coordination with German and foreign project partners to coordinate project activities.
• Traveling activities in India.

Your profile:

• Completed university degree with economic and international focus, as well as good regional expertise in India.
• Several years of experience in the field of organizational development in a developing and/or emerging country.
• At least basic knowledge and understanding of renewable energies.
• Work experience and knowledge in and with an association or similar business advocacy organization.
• Sound knowledge of project and consultancy management, ideally in an international context.
• Analytical mindset, communication and teamwork skills and strong intercultural sensitivity.
• A structured, independent and self-reliant working style and a representative appearance.
• Business fluent in English. Good knowledge of German is an advantage.

The contract will be limited to May 2027.

Details of the project:

The project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) via sequa gGmbH as part of the Chamber and Association Partnership Program.

Period: Until May 2027.

Your application:

Are you interested in this position?

Please send your informative application documents, stating your salary expectations and your earliest starting date by 10.12.2024 at the latest, exclusively in electronic form, to Ms. Luz Aguilar at a******r@bs*-*****ar.de