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 policymaking and on-ground implementation across the Global South.
About the role
As a Project Officer - Livelihood, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and overseeing projects aimed at improving the livelihoods of communities in the region. This position involves working closely with stakeholders, developing sustainable livelihood programs, and ensuring the effective execution of initiatives.
Requirements

• Carry out the diagnostic study, to understand the socio-economic conditions in mining-affected villages and analyze the impact (or deficit) of existing government schemes.

• Conduct Gram Sabhas and PRA exercises in all mining-affected villages in the district in order to prepare the list of projects to be taken up under the DMF and compile this into Annual Action Plans.

• Facilitate the approval of the Annual Action Plans in the Managing / Executive Committee and Governing Board of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF).

• Oversee the implementation of the approved projects, through regular field visits and raise flags at appropriate levels in case of potential delays or cost overruns.

• Promote community-based monitoring tools like Social Audit of projects executed under the DMF

• Prepare documentation of success stories, lessons learned, and impact at periodic intervals.

• Report to the Team Leader, Planning and Monitoring Unit (PMU).

• Any other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience required

• The candidate must possess a Postgraduate degree with a preference for those possessing a degree in rural development, the management, or social work.

• At least 3 years of work experience in the development sector. Preference will be given to candidates possessing experience working directly with the district administration.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious relationships

• Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues, and recommend solutions

• Proven ability to identify innovations and translate them into implementable practices

• Competency in the usage of IT tools including proficiency in MS Office suite

• Polished oral and writing skills in English with effective documentation skills

• Ability to communicate in Hindi is desirable

Skills Required