{"id":2932891,"url":"https://alion.io/job/swaniti-sparc-pgca-fellowship","title":"SPARC–PGCA Fellowship","company":{"id":1969156,"name":"Swaniti","domain":"swaniti.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/swaniti","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Zoho Recruit","truth_index":null},"role":"Public Policy","role_family":"Public Policy","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":16000,"max_usd":46000,"period":"year","method":null,"sample_n":964},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-19T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-19","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T18:14:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":11,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":11},"description":"About the Fellowship The Parliamentarians’ Group for Clean Air (PGCA) is a non-partisan group of Members of Parliament (MPs) working to advance sustainable air quality management. Building on this work, the wider parliamentarians’ forum is also taking up lead exposure and other emerging environmental health issues. It brings Parliamentarians together to exchange knowledge, engage with experts and support practical, evidence-based action. The SPARC-PGCA Fellowship will support this ongoing work. Fellows will work with the Secretariat and support Hon’ble Members of Parliament (MPs) through research, preparation of policy materials, coordination with stakeholders and constituency-level engagement. The fellowship offers practical exposure to public policy, parliamentary processes and the implementation of government programmes. Roles andResponsibilities Fellows will support the ongoing work of the forum in the following areas: 1 Research and policy support\nResearch on air quality, lead exposure and related environmental or public health issues at the national, state and constituency levels.\nPrepare clear and concise research briefs, background notes, presentations and summaries of relevant policies, schemes, budgets, reports and best practices.\nSupport research for parliamentary interventions, Bills, DISHA meetings and other interventions requested by Hon’ble MPs.\nTrack policy and programme developments and identify key issues or gaps that may need further attention.\nPrepare briefing material and meeting notes to help Parliamentarians engage with the issues and relevant stakeholders.\nSupport the planning and coordination of meetings, consultations, workshops, events, knowledge exchanges and exposure visits.\nCoordinate follow-up with Hon’ble MPs’ offices, government departments, experts and other stakeholders, as required. 2. State/Constituency-level engagement\nSupport field visits and local consultations to understand community concerns, local initiatives and implementation challenges.\nHelp document constituency-level issues, examples of best practice and opportunities for practical action.\nSupport engagement with state and local administration, civil society organisations, researc institutions, professionals, industry partners etc. 3. Communication and documentation\nPrepare presentations, meeting minutes, activity updates, case studies and short summaries for different audiences.\nPresent research and policy information in simple language that is useful to Hon’ble MPs and local stakeholders.\nRecord key discussions, stakeholder input, follow-up actions and progress from programme activities. 4. Reporting and Coordination\nThe Fellows will work under the guidance of the Hon’ble MPs they support, who will assign work, set priorities and review and sign off on key outputs.\nThe Fellows will report to the Swaniti Initiative’s Programme Manager for administrative coordination, domain-related guidance and periodic updates on progress.\nThe Fellows will follow a joint reporting arrangement with Swaniti Initiative and the concerned Hon’ble MPs, providing periodic updates on assigned work, key findings, activities undertaken and follow-up actions.\nRequirements Eligibility and Skills •A postgraduate degree in public policy, environmental studies, climate change, public health, law, political science, development studies or another relevant field. •Fresh graduates and early-career professionals with up to 2 years of relevant experience may apply. •Internships, research projects, volunteering and relevant work experience will be considered. •Good research and writing skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and accurately. •A basic understanding of public policy and how Parliament and government departments function, or a strong willingness to learn. •Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of the relevant local language is an advantage for constituency-level work (Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana, Goa, Karnataka). •Ability to work with different stakeholders, organise tasks, meet deadlines and maintain professional integrity. •Willingness to travel for meetings and field visits, as required. Desirable •Experience or interest in working with Parliamentarians, government departments, think tanks and civil society organisations. •Academic, research or practical exposure to air quality, lead exposure, environmental policy or public health. Indicative Outputs •Research briefs and background notes to support Hon’ble MPs in their legislative engagements. •Periodic review of air quality, lead exposure and related issues at appropriate parliamentary,constituency-level and stakeholder meetings, with key findings and recommendations documented. •A monthly status report on the respective domain, covering key developments, policy and programme updates, implementation gaps, ongoing government efforts and potential areas for parliamentary engagement. •Timely preparation and coordination support for meetings, consultations, events and field visits, including documentation of discussions, decisions and follow-up actions. •Short notes on constituency and state-level concerns, implementation challenges and promising local practices to inform Parliamentarians’ engagement with government departments and other stakeholders. 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