17 Aug
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Important Group
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Mancherial
17 Aug
Important Group
Mancherial
Location: Mancherial and Pedapalli, Telangana (On -ground)
Experience: 7–8+
years in Community Management/Rural Development
About
the Role
Swaniti
Initiative is looking for a seasoned, street -smart, and deeply embedded Community Lead to spearhead our "Just
Transition" program in the coal belts of Telangana.
As
coal mines undergo repurposing, local economies face a critical turning point.
We need a catalyst who doesn't just manage meetings but knows how to move the needle. You will be the bridge between
traditional livelihoods and future -ready economic opportunities, ensuring that
no community is left behind as the industrial landscape shifts.
Key
Responsibilities
- Mobilize Gram
Panchayats: Grassroots -level organizing to reconfigure and articulate the
evolving needs of the community. You will help villages find their voice
in the face of economic change.
- Strategic Liaison: Work directly
with local administration (District Collectorate, Block offices) and
State -Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to identify and unlock alternative economic
pathways.
- Enable Systemic
Shift: Align community aspirations with available government schemes and
industrial opportunities to facilitate a smooth socio -economic transition.
- Stakeholder
Navigation: Navigate the complex dynamics between labor unions, local leaders,
and administrative bodies to drive consensus.
Who
You Are
- The Local Insider: You have spent
at least 7–8 years working within communities in Telangana.
You understand the nuances of the local culture, language (Telugu fluency
is a must), and the specific socio -economics of the coal belt.
- The
"Needle -Mover": You have a proven track record
of not just "doing activities" but achieving tangible outcomes. You know how to get things done
within the bureaucratic and social systems of rural India.
- The
Strategist: You can look at a closed mine and see a dozen recent
opportunities, whether in renewable energy, circular economy, or decentralised manufacturing.
- Communicator
- You’re as comfortable
having a grounded conversation with a farmer as you are confidently presenting
ideas to a District Magistrate or corporate leader.
governance.
related field.
history of leading community -led change or livelihood programs.
- Logistics: Should be based in or willing to travel extensively across Mancherial and Pedapalli.