EV Sector Expert

About Swaniti Initiative

Swaniti Initiative is a policy research and implementation
organization working at the intersection of governance, energy transition, and
sustainable development. The organization partners with government
stakeholders, state -owned enterprises (SOEs), and development partners to
support evidence -based policymaking and on -ground implementation, with a focus
on India’s transition towards a more sustainable and inclusive energy future.

We are looking for an EV Sector Expert
with strong technical grounding and hands -on industry experience in electric
mobility sector. The role will focus on providing domain expertise across
electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery technologies, and EV
ecosystem development, with a strong interface between engineering, policy, and
implementation.

Requirements

• Provide technical and strategic
  inputs to subnational governments across the global south (with a focus on
  India and Indonesia) on EV technologies, including vehicles, batteries, power
  electronics, and charging infrastructure.
  
• Support design and implementation
  of EV adoption programs, pilots, and scale -up initiatives from a government
  lens (with much exposure to functioning in the private sector)
  
• Develop concept notes, technical
  frameworks, and advisory inputs for government and industry stakeholders with
  the intention of looking at pathways to scale out key initiatives like fleet
  transition etc. 
  
• Evaluate EV -related projects,
  proposals, and policies from a technical and feasibility perspective as well as
  how evaluate financial prospects.
  
• Engage with OEMs, charging
  infrastructure providers, utilities, and technology partners.
  
• Track emerging trends in EV
  technology, battery chemistry, grid integration, and global best practices.
  
• Support capacity -building
  initiatives, workshops, and knowledge products related to EV and clean
  mobility.
  
• Provide technical guidance to
  internal teams on EV sector developments and project execution.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering
  (Electrical / Mechanical / Automotive / Energy or related field), Environmental
  sciences, Transport Sciences or any related industries.
  
• 8–10 years of relevant experience
  in the EV sector, electric mobility, automotive electrification, batteries,
  charging infrastructure, or related clean mobility domains.
  
• Strong understanding of:
  

○      EV powertrains and vehicle
architectures

○      Battery technologies (Li -ion, BMS,
safety, lifecycle)

○      Charging standards and
infrastructure (AC/DC, fast charging, interoperability)

○      EV ecosystem and supply chains

• Experience working with public
  sector, policy programs, or large -scale mobility initiatives is a plus.
  

Skills & Competencies

•  Strong analytical and
  problem -solving skills
  
• Ability to translate technical
  concepts into practical, policy -relevant recommendations
  
• Excellent written and verbal
  communication
  
• Stakeholder management across
  government, industry, and technology partners
  
• Comfort working in fast -evolving,
  multi -stakeholder environments
  

Must Have