Community Lead - Just Transition

Location: Mancherial and Pedapalli, Telangana (On -ground)

Experience: 7–8+
years in Community Management/Rural Development

About
the Role

Swaniti
Initiative is looking for a seasoned, street -smart, and deeply embedded Community Lead to spearhead our "Just
Transition" program in the coal belts of Telangana.

As
coal mines undergo repurposing, local economies face a critical turning point.
We need a catalyst who doesn't just manage meetings but knows how to move the needle. You will be the bridge between
traditional livelihoods and future -ready economic opportunities, ensuring that
no community is left behind as the industrial landscape shifts.

Key
Responsibilities

• Mobilize Gram
  Panchayats: Grassroots -level organizing to reconfigure and articulate the
  evolving needs of the community. You will help villages find their voice
  in the face of economic change.
  
• Strategic Liaison: Work directly
  with local administration (District Collectorate, Block offices) and
  State -Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to identify and unlock alternative economic
  pathways.
  
• Enable Systemic
  Shift: Align community aspirations with available government schemes and
  industrial opportunities to facilitate a smooth socio -economic transition.
  
• Stakeholder
  Navigation: Navigate the complex dynamics between labor unions, local leaders,
  and administrative bodies to drive consensus.
  

Who
You Are

• The Local Insider: You have spent
  at least 7–8 years working within communities in Telangana.
  You understand the nuances of the local culture, language (Telugu fluency
  is a must), and the specific socio -economics of the coal belt.
  
• The
  "Needle -Mover": You have a proven track record
  of not just "doing activities" but achieving tangible outcomes. You know how to get things done
  within the bureaucratic and social systems of rural India.
  
• The
  Strategist: You can look at a closed mine and see a dozen new
  opportunities, whether in renewable energy, circular economy, or decentralised manufacturing.
  
• Communicator
  - You’re as comfortable
  having a grounded conversation with a farmer as you are confidently presenting
  ideas to a District Magistrate or corporate leader.
  

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 7–8
  years of experience in community organizing, rural development, or local
  governance.
  
• Education: An
  undergraduate degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Rural Management, or a
  related field.
  
• History: An established
  history of leading community -led change or livelihood programs.
  
• Logistics: Should be based in or willing to travel extensively across Mancherial and Pedapalli.
  

In case you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful and your application has been retained in our database for future opportunities.