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.
  

Requirements

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.