Associate

Swaniti Initiative aims to strengthen public service delivery by working with state and local governments across South Asia with a strong focus on India. Our interventions have included strengthening scheme implementation by identifying current gaps and limitations, providing research support to Hon’ble Members of Parliament about best practices in moving forward, and developing data-technology tools that can back decision-making processes. With flagship initiatives like Supporting Parliamentarians in Analysis and Research in Constituencies (SPARC) and Leadership and Engagement Associate in District (LEAD), Swaniti has supported constituency development and district development planning in various parts of the country. At present, along with working with 200+ Hon'ble Members of Parliamentarians for policy making, are working as advisors to state governments to ensure the delivery of schemes to the last mile. Major verticals of our work are climate and sustainability, social protection, and livelihood.

Job Summary:

Swaniti Initiative is looking for an enthusiastic and curious professional, who is eager to contribute to the government system by providing research inputs and help reengineering the schemes and programs that contribute towards mitigating changing climatic conditions. The work will be focused around need assessment, situation analysis, data analysis, brainstorming with relevant stakeholders, and collaborating with the allied departments of the Government. The associate may get an opportunity to make focused interventions at the district level by working directly with Deputy Collectors. The position provides a tremendous opportunity to get exposure to multiple domains while working with the allied departments of the government.

Roles & Responsibilities:-

• Assist in preparing comprehensive reports, including policy recommendations on economic diversification, community needs, and socio-economic profiles.
  
• Collaborate with local and national government agencies, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to ensure the technical support programme findings are integrated into official planning documents.
  
• Act as a point of contact between partnered organizations and ensure day to day administrative tasks are performed in a timely manner.
  
• Coordinate meetings and check & troubleshoot problems as they arise.
  
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the proposed solutions, providing feedback and making adjustments as needed.
  
• Represent the organization in workshops, meetings, and other platforms, contributing to discussions on energy transition and just transition planning.
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Natural Resource Management, Economics, or a related field.
  

• Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in public policy, socio-economic research, or community development, preferably within the context of energy transition or environmental sustainability.
  

Skill and aptitude

• Fluent in English
  
• Strong research and analytical abilities, with experience in data collection and analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage complex multi-stakeholder projects.
  
• Proficiency in using MS Office and data analysis tools.