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 prospects, 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
Yo

📌 Community Lead Just Transition Mancherial (India)
🏢 Swaniti Initiative
📍 India