Swaniti Initiative is an ecosystem builder working toward a sustainable future in a climate constrained world. It has a strong legacy of working of supporting Parliamentarians and sub-national governments on designing and delivering interventions that respond to the climate crisis. Recently, Swaniti has been increasingly engaging with the private sector in textile, cement and steel in order to decarbonize industries. We have conducted in depth mapping at a sub national level to understand the drivers toward large scale transition. Whether it is crystallizing the financial case for energy transition or unlocking climate finance for MSMEs in hard to abate industries, Swaniti has been working with industry associations to overcome them. Through our work we have come to believe that while there is significant interest amongst industry and government to decarbonize, there aren’t clear pathways and support mechanisms to enable this shift quickly.
About the Position
Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced professional who is
keen on taking up the role in a project focused on green skilling. The
professional will be expected to further Swaniti’s vision on understanding the
gaps and opportunities on green skilling and then work with state governments
on operationalizing them. The current areas of “green skilling” include solar,
hydro, geothermal, wind and domestic waste management. Given the
technical requirements of the space, the following qualities would be favourably
looked upon for the candidate.
- The candidate must have demonstrated experience in the
skills sector. This can include conducting skill assessments, working with
skilling departments, and managing skilling work.
- Past
experiences of working on sustainability and climate would be favourably looked
upon, including on state and central government initiative.
- Demonstrated experience of working with
state/central government would be advantageous
- A strong
understanding of the skilling ecosystem would support the candidacy.
- Strong
efficiency in conducting on-field surveys, FGDs s and household interviews
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develop
high-quality research documents, along with need assessment, situation
analysis, data analysis, brainstorming with relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate, manage, and draft a comprehensive
research paper on community readiness for green skilling.
- The
Associate will be expected to come up with critical research inputs and support
in policy formulation document.
- Work
with the state administration to operationalize the feedback that is being
collected within communities.
- Organize and execute events,
seminars, and roundtable discussions, etc., that are needed for the green-skilling
process.
- Provide any additional support to
build out capabilities around green skilling.
- Conduct on field surveys and analyse
large-scale data sets.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- The candidate should be well versed in Telugu
- Candidates
must have at least 3 years of experience working in skilling, energy and
livelihoods.
- Experience in Branding and Marketing will be preferred.
- Prior
experience in handling large-scale government data sets and working with state
departments
- A post-graduate
degree in any field with a preference for those possessing a degree in
environment, climate and sustainability, energy, skilling related field, etc.,
is strongly preferred.
- Prior
experience working with government and grassroots organizations in the space of
skilling and livelihoods
Skills Required
- Well versed in Telugu
- At least 3 years of experience working in skilling, energy, and livelihoods
- Experience conducting skill assessments and managing skilling work
- Experience conducting on-field surveys, focus group discussions, and household interviews
- Prior experience handling large-scale government datasets and working with state departments
- Prior experience working with government and grassroots organizations in skilling and livelihoods
- Postgraduate degree in any field
- Degree in environment, climate and sustainability, energy, or skilling-related fields
- Experience in sustainability and climate, including state or central government initiatives
- Demonstrated experience working with state or central governments
- Strong understanding of the skilling ecosystem
- Experience in branding and marketing
What We Do
Swaniti Initiative is a social enterprise and independent research organization working at the intersection of climate, governance, and community development. It partners with governments and stakeholders to conduct evidence-based policy research, provide technical assistance, unlock public resources, strengthen public-service delivery, and support energy transition and sustainable development initiatives that benefit marginalized and last-mile communities across India and the broader Global South.
