Senior Manager/AGM – Cluster Development Expert (CDE)

Key Responsibilities

Technical Assessments & Audits

• Lead and supervise industrial audits related to:
• Energy efficiency
• Water consumption and water balance
• Chemical management
• Material/resource efficiency
• Renewable energy opportunities
• Conduct walkthrough and detailed sustainability assessments for MSMEs.
• Prepare technical audit reports with practical recommendations considering low to high investment as well as linking with available Green Financing schemes, savings potential, and technology adoption pathways.
• Support baseline studies, data collection, monitoring, and reporting requirements. MSME & Stakeholder Engagement
• Maintain close one-to-one interactions with MSMEs for handholding support and sustainability adoption.
• Coordinate with BMOs, industry associations, technology providers, and local stakeholders.
• Facilitate industry consultations, FGDs, workshops, exposure visits, and awareness campaigns.
• Support stakeholder mobilization and participation in cluster activities. Renewable Energy & Technology Promotion:
• Identify suitable technologies related to: o Solarization o Waste heat recovery o Efficient motors/pumps o Water recycling o Cleaner production systems
• Liaise with technology suppliers, OEMs, consultants, and technical experts.
• Promote adoption of innovative and low-carbon technologies among cluster industries. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
• Lead and guide field teams and technical associates across clusters.
• Provide internal technical capacity building and mentoring to project staff.
• Coordinate with consortium partners and external experts for implementation support. Reporting & Documentation
• Develop technical presentations, case studies, workshop materials, and success stories.
• Ensure proper documentation of field activities, audit findings, and project outcomes.
• Support donor reporting and achievement tracking against project indicators/log frame. Desired Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Energy/Environmental) or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Energy Management, Sustainability, Environmental Management, or related field preferred.
• Certified Energy Auditor/Manager or equivalent certification will be an advantage.
• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience in: o Industrial energy audits o Water/resource efficiency o Sustainability implementation o Renewable energy o Cluster/MSME development
• Experience in textile/paper/process industries preferred.
• Prior experience with donor-funded projects, BEE, MSME sector, or sustainability initiatives will be an advantage.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of industrial utilities and sustainability systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Team leadership and project coordination capability.
• Technical report writing and analytical skills. Ability to travel extensively across project clusters.

Benefits

We are equal opportunity employer. Maximum Salary is up to INR 1800000/- LPA and will be based on experience and overall fit with other perks including insurance, and opportunities for further personal growth. Apply at career@msmefoundation.org with the Subject line: Senior Manager/AGM – Cluster Development Expert (CDE Last date of Submission Date: 10th June 26 Please note, only shortlisted candidates with relevant qualifications and experience would be contacted.

FMC is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. FMC does not discriminate qualified candidates based on age, caste, class, sex, gender, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, health and disability.