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Program Lead - Skilling

  • Company

    Swaniti Global

  • Location

    Delhi, Delhi, India

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Research & Knowledge Management

  • Experience

    10 - 12 years

About Swaniti Global

Swaniti Global is an ecosystem builder working toward a sustainable future in a climate constrained world. We believe that the climate crisis requires an "all-hands-on-deck" approach and therefore are working with stakeholders to ensure an effective energy transition. It is in line with this vision that Swaniti provides end-to-end solutions, including knowledge support, on-ground implementation and data tools, to enable a prompt shift toward energy transition. Our impact is focus on resources we mobilize from governments, implementation support from private players and ownership of programs from communities. Swaniti works in US, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Indonesia and is building alliances and partnerships across the global south.

Overview of the Role

We are looking for an experienced professional who is keen on taking a leadership role in green skilling. The professional will be expected to further Swaniti’s vision on understanding the gaps and opportunities in green skilling and then work with state governments on operationalizing them. Specifically, the lead is expected to work with the senior management to strengthen the framing of green skilling for the organization. Current areas of “green skilling” include solar, hydro, geothermal, wind and domestic waste management. Given the technical requirements of the space, the following qualities would be favorably looked upon for the candidate— The candidate must have demonstrated experience in skilling sector. This can include conducting skill assessments, working with skilling departments, and managing skilling programs for other multilateral, CSOs and other large institutions. Past experience of working on sustainability and climate would be very favorably looked upon, including any established work on issues around energy transition. Demonstrated experience of working with state/central government would be advantageous. Alternatively, a deep understanding of government/administration would be required for the position. Strong writing and communication skills would be critical for this leadership role.

Job Description

• Develop high-quality research documents, along with need assessment, situation analysis, data analysis, brainstorming with relevant stakeholders.

• Coordinate, manage, and draft a comprehensive research paper on community readiness for green training.

• Take an innovative and research driven perspective in framing recommendations and policy insights for sub-national stakeholders.

• Work with the state administration to operationalize the feedback that is being collected within communities.

• Liaise with state administration on key requests/asks as appropriate.

• Organize and execute events, seminars, round-table discussions etc. that are needed for the green skilling process.

• Provide any additional support to build out capabilities around green skilling.

• Work with organizational leadership to strengthen the green skilling vertical.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Education

Post-graduate degree in any field with a preference for those possessing a degree in environment, climate and sustainability, energy, training related field etc. is strongly preferred.

Experience

• Experience 10–12 years of relevant work experience • Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in skilling, climate and sustainability of work force preparedness. • Established experience in managing teams and delivering on technical assistance programs will be strongly valued. • Prior experience of working with government, multilateral of recognized CSOs will be particularly valuable.