Current openings
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We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects our values of equity and inclusion. Therefore, preference will be given to female candidates and candidates native to our regions of operation (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh) in northern India
We look forward to meeting you!
Remote (India) • Management • Full-time (Start 1 October 2021)
You should have 5+ years’ experience in the energy, agriculture, environment or social development sectors. In this broad outward-facing role, you will foster and maintain partnership with funders, grassroots and development organisations. You will also conduct research and lead strategy development for new services and prepare for geographical expansion in India and internationally. You should have impeccable and confident communication skills in English and Hindi.
Remote (India) • Operations • Part-time (Start 1 September 2021)
You will lead the end-to-end recruitment process for desk and field-based roles, curate a comprehensive and engaging onboarding experience, implement HR policies and assist with running monthly payroll, spearhead performance evaluation processes and lead professional development opportunities, all while working closely with Oorja’s co-founders. You should have a proven track record of managing an organisation’s HR and recruitment efforts.
Remote/New Delhi • Finance • Full-time (Start 1 October 2021)
Oorja is seeking a self-directed Finance & Accounting Executive who is a qualified Chartered Accountant with 4-7 years’ experience to manage the daily financial and accounting activities of a dynamic and fast-growing organisation. Candidates with CFA qualification will be preferred.
Remote • Part-time
Do you have a flair for website design and online communications? Are you good at creative storytelling with a passion for social and environmental impact and curious about the clean energy sector?
Muzaffarpur, Bihar • Sales & Marketing • Full-time (Earliest start 1 October 2021)
Oorja is seeking a self-directed Business Development Assistant to promote and expand its unique “Oonnayan” cooling-as-a-service that targets smallholder farmers. You should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant field experience in (agri)business in rural India.
Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh • Operations • Full-time (Earliest start 1 October 2021)
A knowledgeable agronomist who can develop better farming practices and find effective solutions for marginal farmers. You should have field experience of at least 2–3 years, excellent listening and persuasive abilities, ability to hold live demonstrations, and an understanding of the field crop, horticulture and irrigation practices in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Recruitment process
Oorja conducts a 3-stage evaluation process: a first interview is held by phone (30-45 min), followed by a longer interview (1.5-2.5 h) ahead of which we will ask you to prepare an assignment. The third round will consist of a call or meeting (30 min) with our external advisors.
We will assess your skillsets, working style, long-term motivations and alignment of your learning objectives with the company's growth, and fit within our organisational culture.
If you successfully clear all 3 stages, the company may make you an offer of employment, with an initial 2-3 month probation period. We will ask you for a minimum of two professional references.
Oorja endeavours to notify all applicants, whether successful or not, of the outcome of their application.
What it's like to work at Oorja
"Working with Oorja felt like working with a team that believes in new ideas thoroughly. From the interview process to working on my graduation project, it was a holistic experience for me. Oorja supported me every step of the way and made sure I had access to the right resources. I feel really fortunate to work in an environment where my skills were used for our society's social benefit and thus I learned so much about the real need for design and innovation in India's agriculture sector."
— Ashlesha Hadkar, Product Design Intern, Spring 2021 (Bombay)
"As operations engineer, I provide customers with efficient energy services that they need for their day to day work, with the help of Oorja. I joined the company in 2017, and my job working in rural areas is awesome. I have gotten to know rural society very closely, and have witnessed upliftment of the whole community. I highly recommend joining Oorja: you will find working for advancement of rural communities benefits not only them, but also you as an individual as you grow with each new level of impact you help create."
— Pushpendra Kumar, Operations Engineer (Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh)
My job at Oorja spans across the project development cycle. Before a new project, I organise focus group meetings with farmers and inform them of the benefits of our services. I also onboard them and act as their sole point of contact. Joining Oorja as a fresher, it's been a great journey. I work with a team which is very supportive and there is good coordination within the team. As I also belong to a rural community, I like to do my bit in improving the overall well-being of farmers. I have learned a lot of skills and interacted with different people which has improved my communication and technical skills!
— Chandan Chowdhary, Field Assistant (Muzaffarpur, Bihar)
Working with Oorja has enhanced my knowledge about rural communities in parts of northern Uttar Pradesh and eastern Bihar. In my work, I interact with farmers and all sorts of people on a daily basis. I got to know the basic needs of people living below the poverty line. India became independent in 1947, but at the ground level you can see that many have been left behind in development terms. Oorja has stepped in to fill this gap to benefit the communities and uplift their quality of life. I am happy to work with Oorja and am proud of our vision: development of farmers and rural communities through farming services.
— Shraddha Gupta, Project Assistant (Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh)
"Working with Oorja was a great learning experience. I was part of a research project that will provide farmers access to crop and input advisory. This will ensure the upliftment of rural communities and given them access to credible information. I am grateful for the continuous feedback and guidance which helped me to grow professionally. Also, it gave me immense pleasure to work with my fellow team members. Oorja strongly stands on its core values and I will recommend being part of a team where you can truly create an impact on a rural community."
— Shruti Naik, Research Intern, Summer 2021 (Bhubaneswar)
"During my internship with Oorja, I was responsible for producing a development plan for remotely monitoring all the solar assets that Oorja is operating. As a chemical engineer, I had always worked in the confines of four walls in front of a computer. Visiting the operational sites helped me come out of my comfort zone and understand the challenges on the ground. The team constantly motivated me to strive for improvements and their constructive criticism was immensely useful. With their support I was able to conceptualise and develop a prototype data platform which helped Oorja secure a prize of $10,000."
— Tanuj Karia, Innovation Intern, Summer 2019 (Kolkata)
“It’s been an exciting year for me at Oorja. I’ve really had the chance to grow professionally and contribute to various segments of Oorja’s operations: from leading techno-commercial feasibility studies and ground partner relations, to helping with project implementation and communicating our impact. I have had many opportunities to represent Oorja, from selecting new project sites in rural Assam and Bihar, to pitching to 15,000 people in Las Vegas, USA. There’s always something new and exciting waiting to unfold!”
— Lanvin Concessao, former Project Analyst (New Delhi)
"Working at Oorja for my post-MBA internship was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Working closely with the two co-founders, Amit and Clementine, I spent half of my summer in Uttar Pradesh to witness Oorja's first off-grid solar system launch, and the other half in Paris working on fundraising materials. The team are truly experts in their field and are very friendly, which constantly brought a positive energy to the work environment."
— Sumiko Taku, Finance Intern, Summer 2017 (Uttar Pradesh/Paris)
