Job Description
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)
Stakeholder & Partner Management:
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.
Capacity Building & Training:
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.
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.
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