Associate - Policy Engagement

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 policymaking and on-ground implementation across the Global South.

Job Responsibilities

The Associate for Policy Engagements will support the Policy Team with strategic outreach to Hon'ble Members of Parliament (MPs), provide evidence-based research, sectoral insights, and legislative support using data-driven methodologies. The role will focus on aiding MPs through research, policy briefs, stakeholder conventions, and facilitating knowledge exchange on critical policy issues including climate change and allied fields.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Legislative Support:

• Conduct evidence-based research on policy issues, government schemes, and sectoral challenges for Hon'ble MPs, with particular focus on environment, social protection and governance. Utilize primary and secondary data sources, field research, and stakeholder consultations where appropriate.
  
• Developed high-quality expert briefings, policy insights and legislative support documents based on MP's specific requests, ensuring all materials were factual within tight deadlines.
  
• Provide background research and analytical support for parliamentary interventions, bills, standing committee meetings, and parliamentary debates, including identifying key policy gaps and opportunities.
  
• Identify critical policy gaps through data analysis and research and propose evidence-based interventions at constituency and national levels, aligning with Swaniti's constituency development approach and flagship programs.
  

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Constant outreach to Parliamentarians in India and abroad
  
• Engage with diverse stakeholders including government bodies, think tanks, civil society organizations, corporate CSR wings, and grassroots organizations to gather insights, facilitate knowledge exchange, and support evidence-based policy making. This includes conducting stakeholder consultations, primary outreach and research.
  
• Support the organization of policy workshops, stakeholder consultations, and knowledge exchange events on critical policy issues, ensuring high-quality facilitation and documentation of outcomes.
  

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare high-quality reports, policy briefs, and knowledge products on relevant policy issues, ensuring all materials are well-researched, factually accurate, and presented in accessible formats for diverse audiences.
  
• Document policy recommendations, administrative reports, impact assessments, and success stories for wider dissemination, contributing to organizational learning and knowledge management.
  
• Comply with all internal reporting requirements, maintaining high standards of documentation and contributing to team knowledge sharing and organizational systems.
  
• Actively contribute to communication initiatives including content development, social media engagement, and public outreach to amplify policy insights and organizational impact.
  

Domain Expertise:

• Demonstrated understanding of India’s climate and energy policy landscape, including national and sub-national frameworks related to energy transition, decarbonization, e-mobility, air quality, and sustainable development.
  
• Familiarity with key regulatory instruments, government schemes, and institutional mechanisms shaping the energy transition ecosystem, including transport electrification, renewable energy adoption, industrial decarbonization, and climate finance.
  
• Ability to synthesize technical and sectoral knowledge into clear, policy-relevant insights tailored for legislative and governance stakeholders.
  
• Experience engaging with multi-stakeholder ecosystems including government departments, industry bodies, think tanks, and civil society organizations working on climate and energy-related issues.
  
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sectoral data, policy documents, and regulatory developments, and translate them into actionable recommendations for policy engagement.
  
• Understanding of the intersection of climate change with economic development, public health, social equity, and industrial policy.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

Education:

• Postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Energy Studies, Climate Change, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Development Studies, Sustainability, or a related field
  

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of full-time, post-graduate professional experience in public policy, governance, research, or related domains.
  
• Exposure to e-mobility and the energy transition is highly desirable.
  

Skills:

• Strong research and analytical skills, including ability to conduct primary research, data analysis, and synthesize complex information from multiple sources and disseminate utilizing standard policy advocacy tools and strategies.
  
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, actionable insights for Hon’ble MPs and stakeholders.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders including government officials, MPs, civil society leaders, and grassroots organizations.
  
• Understanding of the structure and functioning of Union and State governments.
  
• Strong understanding of the structure and functioning of Union and State governments, including administrative, parliamentary hierarchies and inter-governmental coordination mechanisms.
  

Mandatory Attributes:

• Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to addressing critical policy issues affecting public service delivery and governance in India.
  
• Availability and commitment to provide timely, high-quality support to public representatives on legislative and policy matters, including responsiveness to urgent requests.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of critical policy issues including climate change, air pollution, social protection, governance, and sustainable development.
  
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work within tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Professional reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethics with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
• Proficiency in visual storytelling including but not limited to Canva.
  
• Basic data analysis skills and familiarity with data visualization tools.
  
• Research methodology including literature review, stakeholder interviews, and survey design.
  
• Familiarity with government databases and public information sources.
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience working with government officials or elected representatives.