Air Quality Research

Clean Cooking Expert (Consultant)


Job Profile

- As technical support to DoEFCC, he will be majorly responsible to roll out Clean Cooking transition plan in 48 districts in close convergence with Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission.
- Coordinate with authorities to empanel Partner organizations/Technology providers as per the project requirements.
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the cookstove program aimed at project documentation, including project design documents (PDDs), monitoring plans, and verification reports etc
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, protocols, and regulations related to emissions reductions and carbon cycle management.
- Coordinate with partner organizations to ensure perpetual supply of Clean Cooking applications to the beneficiaries identified by the community cadre of UPSRLM.
- Oversee the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans to track progress towards distribution of clean cookstove.
- Closely Collaborate with PMU placed at UPSRLM to ensure effective implementation of program objectives.
- Provide necessary support to UPSRLM in development of necessary training modules, SOP-s and guidelines for better management of program objectives.
- Collaborating with various stakeholders such as District/Block level Government authorities, Women community organizations to ensure smooth functioning of program objectives.
- Generating regular reports on the program's progress, evaluating its effectiveness, and proposing necessary adjustments to UPSRLM to improve outcomes.
- Developing and outlining the strategies to achieve desired outcomes aligned with Program and government priorities.
- Overseeing the financial aspects of the cookstove PoAs/ Projects, including allocating funds, ensuring distribution of incentive to the households as mandated in the program.
- Build and maintain relationships with investors, carbon market participants, and regulatory agencies involved in cooking initiatives.
- Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and industry events focused on cooking initiatives to promote carbon asset management initiatives.
- Ensuring that the program complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing government-funded initiatives.
- Keeping stakeholders informed through effective communication channels, including meetings, presentations, reports, and other means of disseminating information about the program's status and achievements.
- Being open to adapting strategies or introducing innovative approaches to address evolving needs and challenges within the program.
- Upholding ethical standards and ensuring transparency in all aspects of the program, decision-making processes, and interactions with stakeholders.


Experience

- Years


Qualification

Master-s Degree in Business Administration/ Environmental Science/Sustainability Sciences/ Environmental Engineering is essential. While having a Bachelor in Developmental Economics/Environmental Engineering/Renewable Energy will be an added advantage.
preference.


Skills

- The candidate should have work experience with at least +7 years of program management experience.
- Out of which 2-3 years should had have been in the development and execution of carbon market strategies- including empanelment of partner organization/ technology providers- credit generation- and offset programs.
- Knowledge of carbon market mechanisms- such as the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)- Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)- or voluntary carbon markets and Article 6 of Paris Agreement is a must.
- Preferably have experience of working as part of the core team member of major Technical Support projects for the government- with a special focus rolling on livelihood program or Energy Transition programs across state.
- Experience of working in State Rural Livelihood Missions will be an added advantage


Location

Lucknow


Salary

As per industry standards

Please apply latest by August 9, 2026