Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : Program Officer | Soil and Water Conservation
Department : Emergency Management and Development Programs
Reporting Line : Program Manager
Position Location : Karanja | Wardha
Date of Approval of JD : January 20, 2026
Project Background
In partnership with HDFC, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India (AKAHI) is implementing a project on Community Led Climate Resilient Program in 15 water stress villages at Karanja, Wardha, Maharashtra. The key objective of this project is better water resource management regarding water security and climate adaptation.
Some of the key actions planned include enhancing water availability through watershed development interventions which would be location specific, groundwater recharge and climate adaptation measures.
JOB SCOPE:
AKAH India is an Emergency Management and Habitat Development agency of Aga Khan Development Network. AKAH India, a national agency is ensuring the safety, preparedness and long-term resilience of communities and has its presence in fourteen states in India. It plays a key role in planning and delivering effective, efficient and context-specific disaster responses to vulnerable communities in which we work. Our objective is to build the resilience of communities towards disasters and equip them for rapid and competent response in times of any emergency. This ensures the provision of a stable platform in sustainable development of resilient communities, particularly amongst the most vulnerable sections of society.
AKAH India is looking to recruit motivated Program Officer (PO) to coordinate the Project as a part of Emergency Management and Development Programs. The PO will provide overall support to the Program Manager in execution of project activities under the said project. S/he will be responsible to carry-out the day-to-day management at field level to ensure effective implementation of all project activities and support in preparation of BoQs, Estimates, Design, Completion Report, Quantitative Report under the strict deadlines as agreed with the Donor and employer.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Program Management:
• PO will be responsible to support Program Manager in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the project at field level.
• Prepare BoQs, Estimates, Design, Completion Report, Quantitative Report
• Technical knowledge on watershed program, and assessment
• Manage a team of 5 community mobilisers and vendors appointed at field level to ensure the timely and quality programme deliverables.
• Be the link between project office and project beneficiaries.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the project implementation and prepare periodic progress reports.
• Liaison and mobilize village level stakeholders for inclusive participation and implementation.
Partnerships and Networking:
• Maintain good relationship with target communities, bank branch in-charge /coordinator, Non-Government Organizations and other relevant stakeholders
• Mobilise and mentor the project beneficiaries for effective participation
Documentations:
• Ensure that project documents are complete, and maintained appropriately
• Produce relevant documentation as and when required by the PM or Donor or Organisation
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Any other duties as may be required by the Program Head /Program Manager
SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)
Education: Minimum Master’s degree with specialization in Development Studies | B.E Civil Works | MSC Agri | Environment Science. Additional certifications will be value additions.
Experience: At least 2-5 years of work experience on soil and water conservation, community mobilisation, field coordination.
Technical Skill:
• Technical documentation
• Capacity building of beneficiaries on nature-based solutions (Water Conservation)
• Proficiency in word /excel /power point/Auto Cad
Other Skills:
• Interpersonal; Oral Communication; Public Speaking; Counselling; Coaching / Mentoring; Teaching / Training; Coordination.
• Knowledge of English/Marathi /Hindi language (read /speak) can be of added advantage.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:
KEY RELATIONS:
• Internal relations:
1. Program Head
2. Response and Readiness Team
• External relations:
1. Donor (Branch level)
2. Local bodies
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Budget: Yes Direct Reports: Yes
Job Holder:
Signature: Direct Manager:
Signature: HR Manager:
Signature:
Prepared By: Program Head | Environmental Sustainability
Last Updated:
Candidates from Karanja, Wardha and around are encouraged to apply.
To apply share position applied for in subject line with updated CV to: jobs.akahi@akdn.org