Job Summary

The Program Manager - Disaster Climate Resilience will lead SELCO Foundation s interventions aimed at building long-term resilience for disaster-prone communities through a decentralized energy and livelihood lens. Disasters-ranging from rapid-onset events like floods and cyclones to slow-onset crises like droughts-disproportionately impact climate-vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure.

This is a high-ownership, hybrid role involving both direct field implementation and strategic ecosystem orchestration. The candidate will possess 6 to 7 years of professional experience and will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing interventions across all three phases of disaster management: Pre-disaster (risk mitigation, preparedness, resilient infrastructure planning), During disaster (emergency energy/livelihood relief access), and Post-disaster (sustainable livelihood recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term climate adaptation).

Responsibilities

- 1. Strategic Program Design Livelihood Resilience: Conceptualize and implement decentralized renewable energy (DRE)-led disaster resilience strategies targeting vulnerable livelihood sectors (agriculture, micro-enterprises, healthcare, and community infrastructure) across priority geographies like Northeast India, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Odisha.
- Apply a holistic lens across Pre, During, and Post-disaster phases to strengthen community resilience, safeguard assets, and minimize economic disruption caused by natural and human-induced hazards.
- Identify and scale sustainable technologies, resilient built-setting designs, and financial models tailored to flood, cyclone, and drought-affected regions.
- 2. On-Ground Implementation Field Operations: Oversee end-to-end execution of disaster mitigation and livelihood recovery projects in deep-rural and vulnerable geographies.
- Coordinate with regional field teams, local partner organizations, and community groups to ensure timely rollout of resilient infrastructure, energy systems, and livelihood interventions.




- Lead disaster preparedness audits and risk assessments for local physical infrastructure and community assets in targeted districts.
- 3. Stakeholder Orchestration Ecosystem Building: Act as an orchestrator across multiple actors-government departments (SDMAs/DDMAs), civil society organizations, local enterprises, financial institutions, and humanitarian relief agencies-to integrate energy access and sustainable livelihoods into broader disaster management frameworks.
- Facilitate multi-stakeholder coalitions to mobilize resources, streamline post-disaster livelihood restoration, and build regional capacity.
- 4. Project Management, Tracking Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project timelines, deliverable trackers, and budget allocations for all disaster-related grants and initiatives.
- Prepare high-quality, structured monthly progress reports, field documentation, and impact assessments for internal leadership, donors, and institutional partners.
- Conduct regular field visits to project sites to monitor implementation quality, capture field insights, and resolve operational bottlenecks.

Key Deliverables

- Disaster Resilience Framework: A standardized operational framework for pre-, during-, and post-disaster DRE livelihood interventions.
- Regional Execution Roadmap: Detailed work plans and resource allocation matrices for implementation across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, and the Northeast.
- Stakeholder Partner Network: Active partnerships mapped and operationalized with district disaster management authorities (DDMAs) and regional NGOs.
- Project Tracking Budget Reports: Monthly deliverable and expenditure trackers submitted to SELCO Foundation HQ.
- Impact Field Documentation: High-quality case studies,



field photographs, and technical progress reports documenting community resilience and infrastructure outcomes.

Qualifications

- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Rural Management, Public Policy, Social Work, or a related discipline.
- 6 to 7 years of relevant professional experience managing disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate adaptation, or livelihood-focused development programs.
- Demonstrated experience in field implementation and stakeholder orchestration across diverse Indian geographies (experience in Northeast, Maharashtra, Karnataka, or Odisha is highly desirable).

Desired Skills

- Strong Program Management: Prove track record in orchestrating multi-region projects, budget tracking, and deliverable management under changing field conditions.
- Disaster Livelihood Expertise: In-depth understanding of disaster management cycles (pre, during, post), climate adaptation strategies, and rural livelihood vulnerabilities.
- Field Leadership Problem Solving: Ability to navigate complex ground realities, resolve field bottlenecks proactively, and communicate effectively with local communities and high-level officials alike.
- Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: Skills to build consensus and orchestrate efforts between government bodies, NGOs, tech providers, and local enterprise networks.
- Clear Written Analytical Skills: Proficient in developing structured field reports, policy inputs, and project documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Digital Tools: Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaborative online platforms.
- Willingness to travel extensively to remote and disaster-vulnerable field locations across India.

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📌 Program Manager-Disaster & Climate Resilience (Mumbai)
🏢 SELCO Foundation
📍 Mumbai