Associate

About Swaniti Initiative

Swaniti Initiative is a public policy and implementation focused organization working closely with governments, industry, and development partners to strengthen governance, accelerate climate action, and enable sustainable development outcomes. Swaniti’s work spans industrial decarbonization, MSME competitiveness, power sector reforms, and renewable energy adoption, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based policy making and on-ground implementation across the Global South.

About the Role

The Associate will be responsible for supporting the effective implementation, monitoring, coordination, and documentation of project activities across Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The role requires close collaboration with implementation partners, government departments, and local stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery, compliance, capacity building, and quality monitoring. The ideal candidate should possess strong coordination, stakeholder management, documentation, and analytical skills, along with the ability to work in field-based environments.

Position- Associate

Location- Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (Field-based with regular travel)

• Manage relationships with implementation partners in Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri, ensuring
  effective collaboration and smooth execution of field activities.
  
• Build a strong and sustainable partnership ecosystem to enhance long-term impact.
  

• Identify training needs for implementation partners, PRI members, and relevant government departments based on project goals.
  
• Organize and facilitate capacity-building sessions for stakeholders to improve service delivery and implementation efficiency
  

Project Implementation & Coordination:

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of field activities.
  
• Ensure project milestones are met within the agreed timeline and budget.
  
• Address and resolve challenges that arise during project execution, escalating issues when
  necessary.
  
• Conduct regular field visits to implementation sites to ensure quality execution and stakeholder engagement.
  

Monitoring & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate records of project activities, decisions, and outcomes.
  
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, up-to-date, and stored appropriately.
  
• Ensure compliance with Swaniti Initiative’s standards and government regulations.
  

Financial & Contractual Coordination:

• Coordinate contract agreements with implementation partners, ensuring compliance with
  organizational guidelines.
  
• Oversee invoicing processes, ensuring timely submission and disbursement of payments as per contract terms.
  
• Maintain accurate financial records related to partner contracts and project expenditures.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Rural Development, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
  
• 2–3 years of experience in project management, program implementation, or development sector initiatives.
  
• Experience working with government departments, implementation partners, or community-based organizations is preferred.
  

Required Skills

• Strong stakeholder and partner management skills.
  
• Knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks, indicators, and reporting.
  
• Experience in data collection, validation, analysis, and documentation.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  
• Willingness to travel extensively across project locations.