Associate

Swaniti Initiative; Jalpaiguri; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Swaniti Initiative is seeking an Associate to support field-based project implementation in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. You will coordinate activities with implementation partners, government departments, and local stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, compliance, and quality monitoring.

The role requires strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills, with willingness to travel regularly across project locations and engage in capacity-building initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Rural Development, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in project management, program implementation, or development sector initiatives.
• Experience with government departments, implementation partners, or community-based organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder & partner management for field activities in Jalpaiguri and nearby districts.
• Coordinate capacity-building sessions for PRI members and government departments.
• Oversee day-to-day field implementation and ensure milestones meet timelines and budgets.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate contracts, invoicing, and financial records related to partners.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Monitoring & Evaluation

Data collection & analysis

Communication

Report writing

Coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Sciences/Public Policy/Rural Development/Economics/Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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 Initiative'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.