Oorja Development Solutions Limited

Join us in welcoming Natasha Agrawal to the Oorja team as Finance Manager! Natasha is a Chartered Accountant with 8 years of experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis, and treasury operations. She’s worked with esteemed companies like Aviva Life Insurance, Home Credit India, and Deloitte. Natasha is attracted by our innovative and sustainable business model that positively impacts farmers, women, and the planet. She has joined Oorja for a fixed term and will be working from Hyderabad. #OorjaTeam #NewHire #TogetherWeCan #WelcomeToTheTeam

🌞 We're Hiring! Join Oorja as a Business Development & Sales Executive for our new B2B solar business! 🌱 We are looking for a self-driven Business Development & Sales Executive to help expand our B2B solar irrigation and residential solar rooftop projects. If you have 3-4 years of experience in solar PV sales, a passion for the solar industry, and a knack for building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you! 💼 What you'll do: 🔸Develop business strategies and execute sales plans for solar projects 🔸Identify and qualify potential customers across various sectors (SMEs, institutions, residential) 🔸Handle regulatory approvals, subsidies, and financing for solar installations 🔸Oversee project execution and revenue realisation for on/off-grid solar PV systems 🌟 What we are looking for: 🔸3-4 years of solar PV sales experience and a relevant degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or a related field 🔸Strong network in Uttar Pradesh and nearby regions 🔸Proven track record in driving sales growth and managing contracts Read the full JD here: https://rb.gy/wvzc18 🚀 Deadline: 15th September 2024 📋 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e3W5p_z

Oorja is seeking an experienced Agriculture and Input Supply Chain Consultant to review the design of our climate-smart agriculture program and support the development and implementation of business strategies across our operational districts in Uttar Pradesh. This short-term consultancy assignment is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable farming practices and empower smallholder farmers. Key Responsibilities: 👉 Conduct crop assessments and recommend climate-resilient crops and inputs 👉 Review and enhance Oorja’s business strategy for climate-smart advisory services 👉 Develop training materials and capacity-building modules 👉 Design monitoring and evaluation frameworks Know more about the position here: https://rb.gy/mm0kmo Interested candidates can apply by filling out the form at https://lnkd.in/dn7fkxam by 15th September 2024.

#HiringAlert 📢 If you are a person with strong writing and data analysis skills with a desire to contribute to a mission, then we are looking for you. Oorja is hiring dynamic Project Associates to join our Project Management team that handles grant fundraising, partnerships, impact monitoring, and program management. As Project Associate, you will be responsible for researching and evaluating fundraising opportunities, preparing applications to pursue these opportunities, establishing contact with potential partners, and preparing business proposals. In addition, you will supervise data collection, perform data analysis, and prepare reports for internal and external audiences. What We’re Looking For:  ✔️ 1-2 years of relevant professional experience (preferably in the social enterprise space or development sector) ✔️ Strong English writing skills, proficiency in data analysis and presentation skills ✔️ A self-motivated multi-tasker, flexible individual who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment ✔️ Experience in proposal writing, data analysis, and impact management is a plus Read the full JD here: https://rb.gy/retkd7 If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with us, fill out the online application form by 15th September 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/e3W5p_z

We're Hiring: Sales and Marketing Associate 🚨 Oorja is looking for a dynamic Sales and Marketing Associate to join our Business Development Team! This is a 100% field role ideal for candidates from UP or Bihar with 1-2 years of experience working with rural communities. You will source new sites, interact with farmers, network with local organisations to gather large volumes of leads and support the expansion of our core business. Key responsibilities include: 👉Sourcing leads for new project sites 👉Engaging with farmers and local organisations 👉Distributing rural marketing materials 👉Investigating leads from social media & site visits 📍 Candidates from UP or Bihar preferred 🛵 Must own a motorcycle and have a valid driver’s license 🗣 Fluent in Hindi (English is a plus) Read the full JD here: https://rb.gy/9nf57b If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with us, fill out the online application form by 15th September 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/e3W5p_z

🌿✨ Support the next generation of climate leaders! The Constellations Fellowship Program of Global Warming Mitigation Project, which has been instrumental in providing workforce support for our initiative, is hosting a #SustainabilitySweepstakes with prizes from sustainable brands! Enter for free by following @gwmp_org on Instagram or make a donation of any amount! ! #ConstellationsFellowship #GlobalWarmingMitigationProject #SupportFutureClimateLeaders

We’re thrilled to announce that Oorja has won the prestigious Empowering Vulnerable Communities Challenge organised by the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Initiative of the World Economic Forum🌍✨ As one of the Top Innovators, we’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to empowering small-scale and marginalised farmers in rural India. At Oorja, we’re driven by a mission to create lasting, sustainable impact by providing farmers with access to affordable, clean energy solutions and climate-smart agricultural advisory services. Our work focuses on building resilience among communities that are often left behind, ensuring they have access to technology and knowledge to thrive in the face of climate change and economic uncertainty. 💡Know more about the Challenge and innovators: https://ow.ly/u3Ij50Tf60r UpLink - World Economic Forum elea Acumen Artha Impact (Rianta Capital) Echoing Green Water and Energy for Food Grand Challenge The DOEN Foundation Partners Group Ashden Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Global Warming Mitigation Project Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH MassChallenge ABALOBI Beyond Water change:WATER Labs Crop2Cash Drinkwell Fortune credit Nampya Farmers Market RDI System Sanku TIBU Health iBreastExam WINGCOPTER Zuri Health IKEA Foundation Convergence Blended Finance Roots of Impact Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Conrad N. Hilton Foundation FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank AfricInvest Group African Development Bank Group Health Finance Coalition Water.org WaterEquity #OorjaDevelopmentSolutions #EmpoweringCommunities #SustainableFarming #WEF

We are looking for an experienced Agricultural Consultant with deep knowledge of cropping patterns, agronomic techniques, and the input sector in northern India. This short-term consultancy is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable farming practices and empower smallholder farmers. Position: Agriculture and Input Supply Chain Consultant Contract Duration: 2 months (Starting ASAP, ideally by 1st October 2024) Location: Flexible (India) Languages: English & Hindi Deadline: 15th September 2024 Key Responsibilities: 👉Conduct crop assessments and recommend climate-resilient crops and inputs 👉Review and enhance Oorja’s business strategy for climate-smart advisory services 👉Develop training materials and capacity-building modules 👉Design monitoring and evaluation frameworks Qualifications: 👉Master’s degree in Agriculture, Soil Science, or related field 👉5-10 years of experience in the agricultural sector 👉Strong relationships with sector players and government agencies 👉Proficiency in English and Hindi Interested candidates, please send your 1-page proposal, CV, and a writing sample to Sejal Agarwal at [email protected]

Our Finance Manager, CA BINDU AVASTHI, represented Oorja at the 37th Women on Wings CEO Summit, organised by AVACreations Social Impact Foundation.🌟 During the summit, Bindu engaged in insightful discussions with industry leaders on the concept of a "business beat," which is crucial for startups transitioning from being potentially scalable to successfully scaling. The panel explored key areas such as talent management, governance, performance monitoring, and strategic partnerships—vital components in building a structured, sustainable organisation. We’re grateful to Women on Wings and Ellen Tacoma for organising the event and inviting us over. We also thank the other fellow panellists for driving these important conversations forward!   #WomenInLeadership #SustainableGrowth #SocialImpact #OorjaDevelopmentSolutions

Oorja's 2023 Annual Report is Here! We’re thrilled to share our journey over the past year, where we achieved many milestones and remarkable growth! From reaching over 120 on-farm solar projects impacting nearly 30,000 beneficiaries to expanding our team to 72 passionate changemakers, 2023 was a year of incredible progress. 💰 We secured $1 million in impact funding and welcomed mission-aligned investors to our board 🏆  Oorja won the prestigious 60 Decibels Off-Grid Energy Top Impact Award 🌍 We presented our innovative Farming-as-a-Service model at #COP28 in Dubai As we look ahead, we’re excited to launch new initiatives in 2024: 🌾 Expanding climate-smart farmer advisory services to drive greater sustainability 📱 Digitising our processes to enhance operational efficiency 📈 Exploring new B2B models to bring further scalability None of this would have been possible without our dedicated team, supportive investors, and excellent partners. Thank you for being a part of our journey! #SustainableFarming #ClimateAction #Innovation #EquityAndJustice