Swaniti Global Looking For Associate at Delhi, Delhi, Full Time

Swaniti Initiative aims to strengthen public service delivery by working with state and local governments across South Asia with a strong focus on India. Our interventions have included strengthening scheme implementation by identifying current gaps and limitations, providing research support to Hon’ble Members of Parliament about best practices in moving forward, and developing data-technology tools that can back decision-making processes. With flagship initiatives like Supporting Parliamentarians in Analysis and Research in Constituencies (SPARC) and Leadership and Engagement Associate in District (LEAD), Swaniti has supported constituency development and district development planning in various parts of the country. At present, along with working with 200+ Hon’ble Members of Parliamentarians for policy making, are working as advisors to state governments to ensure the delivery of schemes to the last mile. Major verticals of our work are climate and sustainability, social protection, and livelihood.

Job Responsibilities

Undertake continuous research on air pollution/allied domains to produce succinct briefs/papers/ knowledge products related to:

• National and state-level policy and programs.
• Constituency-specific issues
• Innovations and best practices at the local, national, and international level

Undertake output-oriented engagement/activities at constituency/state/ national level with:

• Local Government, civil society, youths, citizenry, think tanks, etc.
• Corporate Social responsibility wing of the industry
• Organize public-facing events on air pollution and allied issues.

Facilitate implementation of programs and policies by :

• Supporting interdepartmental convergence and coordination for tangible outcomes
• Undertaking field visits to gather on-ground insights for identifying potential areas of intervention
• Participating in relevant meetings of local administration
• Mapping the capacity-building areas of local administration
• Coordination with the local administration to achieve programmatic deliverables/identified targets
• Collect programmatic data from stakeholders

Support legislative work related to clean air and any other component as and when required by Hon’ble MPs:

• Identify critical gaps at the constituency and national levels to be undertaken
• Draft parliamentary interventions
• Background Research for Parliamentary Interventions
• Examine relevant bills
• Research for standing committees meetings, as applicable
• Research to identify possible areas for Private Member Bills
• Support for District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) Meetings
• Overall research support beyond air pollution and allied issues, as and when required

Other responsibilities include:

• Ability to understand complex issues related to the environment, sustainability, and pollution
• Support local administration through research, technical assistance, field visits, monitoring, and community mobilization, etc.
• Identify, create a pool, and coordinate to execute activities with Grassroots organizations/CSR wings of Industry working in the domain of air pollution and related issues
• Presenting relevant national-level policies/reports/briefs in a succinct and comprehensible manner to local stakeholders
• Ability to identify micro-level issues and connect them to macro-level issues
• Identify, scale up, and highlight relevant local interventions
• Document administrative requirements/reports/findings, media pieces/local success stories, etc. for larger dissemination
• Highlighting and drafting pieces on local innovations
• Highlight relevant issues about air pollution/allied issues for DISHA Committee meetings
• Increase the visibility of Parliamentarians on the air pollution/allied issues
• Facilitate study and exposure tours

Requirements Qualifications Required

• Required education: Graduate or postgraduate degree in Climate Change, Economics, Environmental Management/Law, Public policy, international development, or similar field from a reputed university.
• Required experience: 2-3 years of experience working on air pollution/climate/environment policy and programs or related fields. Less experienced candidates may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
• Knowledge and awareness of standard policy-making procedures and the functioning of Parliament
• Understanding of the Union and State Government’s functioning and structures.
• Advanced understanding of programs and policies related to air pollution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas succinctly on issues of air pollution and allied issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to establish linkages between air pollution and other forms of public discourse.
• Demonstrated ability to understand Parliamentary procedures, and comprehend reports of Parliamentary Committees, Ministries, and various
• National and International experts/stakeholders/agencies.
• Skills to understand budgets and financial provisions made by the Union and State Government.

Skills and Attributes

• Enthusiasm to address the issue of Air Pollution and related policy issues
• Attitude to working with public representatives
• Preference will be given to those who have worked with Government on pollution and allied sectors
• Have worked previously in the state for which you have applied and are well versed in the local language of the same.
• Interested in designing solutions for air pollution, climate change, clean energy, and clean transportation and their impact.
• Ability to understand India’s international negotiation position on climate concerning the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) processes and its relevance to Indian states.