Fundraising & Partnerships Fellow

About the Organization

Oorja is a purpose-driven social enterprise dedicated to transforming agriculture through sustainable practices and renewable energy solutions. Oorja provides sustainable and affordable clean energy solutions to smallholder farmers in India, addressing key challenges in irrigation access, agricultural productivity, and climate resilience. Through a range of innovative models—such as Pay-Per-Use Irrigation (PPU), Fixed Monthly Installments (FMI), and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) services—Oorja ensures reliable access to solar-powered irrigation. The PPU model allows farmers to pay based on water usage, while the EPC and FMI model enables ownership through flexible financing, coupled with entrepreneurship training that empowers farmers to generate income by reselling water. Oorja also offers Climate-Smart Farm Advisory services through trained agronomists, promoting sustainable practices, soil health, and adaptive seed selection. By integrating clean energy, financial inclusion, and rural entrepreneurship, Oorja drives higher agricultural yields, lower carbon emissions, and long-term economic growth for India’s rural communities.

https://www.oorjasolutions.org/

Fellowship Description:

Grant Pipeline Support
Research and source funding opportunities aligned with Oorja’s mission and work.
Conduct first-level reviews of grant opportunities to assess eligibility and alignment.
Support in recommending Go/No-Go decisions based on the strategic fit of grant opportunities.
Help build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential grant opportunities.

Partnership Development
Help build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential partners.
Conduct desk research to identify and qualify leads for strategic collaboration for the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) model.
Draft outreach emails, source contact details, and initiate first contact with potential EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) partners.

Tracker Management
Contribute to the development and updating of Oorja’s Fundraising Master Sheet.
Ensure all fundraising and partnership trackers are kept up to date and organized for the team.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in any discipline. A background in Business or a related field is preferred.
Strong research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
Proficient in using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
Prior experience or interest in fundraising and partnerships is a plus.
Interest in agriculture, clean energy, climate mitigation, South & Southeast Asia

Time Commitment: 30 hours / week