Company Description
Customized Energy Solutions (CES), a privately-held company, is a leading service provider of market intelligence and operational support services to companies participating in the retail and wholesale electric and natural gas markets. Utilizing deep know-how developed since the inception of the deregulated energy markets, CES provides accurate & timely analysis on regulatory changes, market opportunities, and operational efficiencies for electricity and natural gas commodities.Customized Energy Solutions Ltd.
has been recognized regionally and nationally for its impressive and sustained growth, including INC. 500 | 5000 and The Philadelphia Business Journal as a Top 100 Companies in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame for five or more consecutive years. It was ranked as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal.We started our India operations as Customized Energy Solutions India Pvt. Ltd in 2010 with offerings in the fields like Energy Trading, Renewable Energy Consultations, Emerging Technology leadership, serving C&I Consumers, etc. CES is uniquely placed in the market through its expertise drawn from US markets, Emerging Technology and experience in the Indian electricity markets.
CESIPL is the trading licensee as approved by Hon’ble Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. CESIPL is registered on the Exchange platform to facilitate trading requirements of its clients in Physical and REC segments. Our team of associates at CES is highly motivated, innovative, and passionate about providing excellent Services to our clients. We look for individuals interested in growing with our company, and working in an exciting, open and collegial work environment. Our main office is in Philadelphia, with satellite offices in various U.S. states, Canada, Japan and India.CES started work on integrating microgrids for economic development of rural and underprivileged communities, to develop livelihood opportunities for tribal communities. CES is actively running a rural enterprise development program which aims at research, development, and deployment of small and medium-sized pulse/ agri processing units in the districts of Hazaribagh and Ramgarh in state of Jharkhand. Idea is to identify local cropping pattern and work with local communities and support them with developing sustainable businesses own, run, and managed by tribal communities from that region.CES also runs a foundation called Customized Energy Solutions Foundation which aims at enabling economic development that are socially and environmentally sustainable for the rural and underprivileged communities.Customized Energy Solutions Foundation is committed to promoting economic development through the advancement of transparent, efficient, and sustainable deployment of income generating opportunities for underprivileged communities.
We focus on empowering rural communities by sharing our understanding of the workings of the microgrids and related new technologies and supporting rural communities to successfully run clean powered businesses. Through all things, we desire to honour God and rural/underprivileged communities through the quality of our services and solutions.We provide clean and reliable energy through microgrids for powering productive end use applications for underprivileged communities. We support local communities to build financially and environmentally sustainable businesses from the energy produced by the microgrids. We also help rural communities towards installation, capacity building and market linkages for the successful running of the small-scale businesses. CES foundation aspire to work on the 3I formula for enabling economic developmentVisit www.ces-ltd.com for more details
Job Description
Need Assessment and Livelihoods Development
- Understand the rural landscape of Nagaland, particularly the Eastern Nagaland region, by engaging with stakeholders to assess needs.
- Plan and implement the deployment and demonstration of livelihood solutions tailored to local requirements.
- Map, develop, and deploy emerging rural technologies to enhance rural economic development.Engagement with Micro-Entrepreneurs
- Work closely with micro-entrepreneurs and end users to understand their businesses, challenges, and needs.
- Facilitate backward and forward linkages to improve market access and supply chains.
- Understand and address technical challenges with machines, coordinating with vendors to ensure timely servicing.Financial Literacy and Bookkeeping
- Assist micro-entrepreneurs in understanding cash flow management and maintaining bookkeeping records.
- Promote financial literacy and explore financial inclusion opportunities through local banks and microfinance institutions.Market Linkages and Supply Chains
- Explore and establish market linkages and channels for efficient delivery of goods and services related to agriculture, textiles- Sewing machines, food processing and other livelihoods.Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to develop effective mechanisms for post-installation operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.Technology Implementation
- Provide field-level coordination for the implementation of technology solutions in pilot projects under various programs in Nagaland.
- Plan and execute training programs for end users in Meghalaya, ensuring skill development and capacity building.Capacity Building
- Manage and build the capacity of local women entrepreneurs to enhance income generation.
- Organize and facilitate technology training programs for community members and other stakeholders.Documentation and Dissemination
- Identify and develop success stories as case studies to demonstrate the impact of DRE-driven technology.Other Responsibilities
- Explore new technologies and innovations to address rural development challenges.
- Support project planning, execution, and reporting while ensuring alignment with program goals.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 year of work experience in the Renewable Energy sector or in the development sector, Engineering -Technical and Technology background is preferred.
- Based out of Nagaland or experience working in Nagaland with good understanding about grassroots communities, languages, livelihood practices etc. will be preferred.
- Interest in solar energy DRE driven technologies and project implementations aimed at improving energy reliability and quality of life for underserved communities.
- Very good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Willingness to learn, grow and develop at personal and professional front, at a rapid pace with a steep learning curve.
- Willing to travel extensively on sites for 15 days in a month when required.
- The candidate should be able to understand and analyse ongoing and past work in CES CAREs initiative at CES Foundation including priority areas, key projects/programmes/ work themes.
- The individual should be able to gauge the external communication landscape of other organizations & influencers, in the energy access, Mini grids, livelihood, SDGs and allied workspaces.
Additional Information
This is contractual position for 1 year. Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
