About HRIDAY Energy Network

HRIDAY Energy Network is a not-for-profit organization building sustainable bioenergy ecosystems to advance rural prosperity and energy independence.

Our work spans bioenergy and bio-hydrogen project development, biomass supply chains, policy research and ecosystem building. We collaborate with technology providers, industry, financial institutions, farmer producer organizations and government bodies to enable scalable and replicable bioenergy solutions across India.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive Project Associate to support a government-linked initiative assessing and developing opportunities for green hydrogen in Maharashtra, with a focus on biomass-based production and applications in mobility and industry.

The immediate focus will be stakeholder coordination, research, data collection and documentation to support a project. You will work closely with HRIDAY’s core team, partner organizations, government agencies and industry stakeholders to keep activities moving and translate discussions into actionable inputs.

Key Responsibilities

- Stakeholder coordination: Engage with government departments, industry players, fleet operators, biomass suppliers, technology providers and local bodies; coordinate inputs across participating organizations.
- Project tracking and follow-through: Maintain timelines and action trackers, follow up on commitments, flag delays, and help resolve coordination gaps.
- Research and data analysis: Collect, validate and analyse information on biomass availability, hydrogen technologies, infrastructure, mobility demand and potential offtake.




- Meetings and documentation: Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing notes and meeting minutes; maintain clear records of decisions, inputs and next steps.
- Field coordination: Support stakeholder meetings and site visits across Maharashtra, documenting findings and following up on information requirements.

What We Are Looking For?

- Strong stakeholder coordination and relationship management skills.
- Ability to engage professionally with government and industry stakeholders.
- A resourceful, practical approach, with strong follow-through and problem-solving ability.
- Clear written and verbal communication and structured documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and work independently within agreed priorities.
- Interest in bioenergy, sustainability and emerging energy technologies.

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Public Policy, Management or a related discipline.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, consulting, infrastructure, research, or government engagement.
- Experience in energy, sustainability or public sector projects is preferred.

Why Join HRIDAY?

- Contribute to an emerging bioenergy and green hydrogen ecosystem.
- Work directly with government, industry and technology stakeholders.
- Take ownership of meaningful work in a small, collaborative team.

Engagement and Future Chance

This is a full-time, four-month project engagement. An extension or transition to a permanent role may be considered based on performance and organizational requirements.

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