Associate

Swaniti Initiative is looking for an experienced, passionate, self-driven, and qualified researcher who is eager to lead engagements of the organisation in the space of climate policy space with working knowledge about subnational engagement. The associate will be expected to come up with knowledge products, deliver the curated proposals. The position provides a tremendous opportunity to get exposure to policy processes like climate policy research, drafting proposals for state government entities, drafting reports etc.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced professional who is keen on taking up an Associate role in a project focused towards issues like energy transition, renewable technology, and overall climate work. The work will be focused on developing high-quality research documents, along with need assessment, situation analysis, data analysis, brainstorming with relevant stakeholders, and collaborating with the allied departments or stakeholders of the Government. The Associate will be expected to come up with critical research inputs, contribute to the management significant policy recommendations. The position provides a tremendous opportunity to get exposure to multiple domains while working with the policymakers and allied departments of the government.

Roles & Responsibilities:-

• Providing technical assistance and knowledge support to key government bodies on climate change research on subnational topics etc.
  
• Support the project lead with drafting proposals, RFPs, etc
  
• Developing high-quality research documents on the topic of concern relating to the environment, renewables, climate, and energy.
  
• Support state team members with impact report, case study documentation, etc.
  

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in any field, with a preference for those possessing a degree in
  
• Environment energy and other similar disciplines
  
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of work experience in working with policymakers, with a strong preference for those working on issues of air pollution/clean air policy, renewable energy, etc.
  
• Demonstrated ability of drafting high-end proposals, RFPs, etc.
  
• At least 3 years of experience working in research positions
  
• Prior experience of working with multilateral agencies and large foundations will be favorably looked upon
  

Skill and aptitude

• Demonstrated ability to work in teams
  
• Research skills
  
• Critical thinking ability
  
• Problem-Solving skills
  
• Proficiency in MS office and IT Tools
  
• Documentation skills
  
• Presentation skill
  

Personality

• Problem solver
  
• Planner
  
• Team Player
  
• Agile
  
• Tech Savvy
  
• Quick Learner
  

Base location of operation: New Delhi. Travel requirement.