Senior Associate - Industrial Decarbonization

Requirements

• Provide technical and strategic inputs to sub -national governments across the Global South in the industrial sector.
  
• Support the design and implementation of industrial decarbonization adoption programs, including pilots and scale -up initiatives, from a government lens, while leveraging exposure to private sector functioning and market realities.
  
• Conduct policy research and analysis related to industrial decarbonization pathways, clean technologies, energy efficiency, and low -carbon solutions, particularly for MSMEs.
  
• Develop concept notes, technical frameworks, and advisory inputs for government and industry stakeholders, with a focus on identifying pathways to scale key initiatives related to schemes for MSMEs and similar programs.
  
• Support the design and assessment of policies and programs related to DISCOM reforms, renewable energy deployment, and grid integration relevant to industrial decarbonization.
  
• Identify and analyse regulatory, financial, and market barriers to adoption of clean energy and decarbonization solutions.
  
• Lead or support stakeholder consultations with state government officials, public sector entities, industry associations, subject matter experts, and development partners.
  
• Prepare high -quality policy briefs, research reports, technical notes, presentations, and knowledge products.
  
• Assist in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of ongoing projects, pilots, and policy interventions.
  
• Track national and international developments in climate policy, energy transition, and industrial decarbonization to inform program strategy and design.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Preferred domain but not limited to Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering,  Energy Engineering)
  
• Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration (MBA - Preferably Sustainability, Energy Management or similar subject), or Public Policy. Professional Experience:
  
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Industrial Decarbonization, public policy, energy, climate change, DISCOM, DRE, or related domains.
  
• Experience working with or advising state governments, public sector institutions, or multilateral/development organizations is highly desirable.
  

• Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including state government officials, public sector agencies, subject matter experts, consultants, and industry representatives.
  
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills for policy analysis and development of policy frameworks.
  
• Demonstrated ability to identify sector needs and lead research, analysis, and project activities.
  
• Proven strategic and critical thinking skills, including the ability to develop new work areas and lead collaborations across stakeholders.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on high -quality policy writing.
  
• Strong interpersonal, relationship -building, and networking skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple workstreams, teams, and timelines.
  
• Experience in working with and managing consultants and subcontractors.
  
• Strong visualisation and presentation skills, including proficiency with MS PowerPoint and related tools.
  
• Commitment to Swaniti’s vision, mission, values, theory of change, and organisational goals.