Job Description:
Position Title: GIS and WRM Specialist
Number of Vacancy: 6
Location: One for each state
• Gujarat
• Odisha
• Maharashtra
• Karnataka
• Bihar
• Uttarakhand
About WASH Institute
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute), established in 2008, is a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing practical solutions to tackle a wide range of water, sanitation, hygiene and environmental issues in India and the neighbouring countries. WASH Institute aims to build the capacities of the sector through programs that provide a) training and academic courses, b) technical advisory and consultancy services, and c) grass roots community WASH programs.
WASH Institute has been conducting extensive training programs for government functionaries, private sector professionals, NGOs, and other practitioners with the objective of effective WASH implementation across the country. In addition, our academic campus offers Diploma and Masters level courses in sanitation, under affiliation to a leading university.
As part of our WASH Advisory program, we provide PMU services to central, state, and local governments in both urban and rural areas to support implementation of SBM, JJM, and AMRUT schemes. Our community WASH programs are currently ongoing in 15 locations across 8 states and 1 Union Territory in India.
We are a multi-disciplinary team that tackle complex multi-faceted problems of behaviour change, quality of service, and sustainability of WASH interventions. We are looking for experienced professionals to work with us towards our visions of “a world where all the communities have access to safe, protected and sustainable drinking water and sanitation services, with improved hygiene practices”.
We are looking for experienced professionals to join our vibrant team.
About the Project
WASH Institute is looking to recruit in 6 states. This is towards a rural water security project. We will hire for the position once the project is awarded (likely June 2026).
Role Overview
Technical specialists responsible for geo-informatic tools to support data-driven water security planning and monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
• Technical Planning: Customize GIS-based tools for planning and implementation
• Site Identification: Facilitate identifying potential areas for water resource management measures
• Engineering Support: Provide technical backstopping for technical estimates and Detailed Project Reports (DPR)
Qualification & Experience
• Education: Master’s degree or Postgraduate diploma in geospatial sciences, earth sciences, or natural resources management
• Experience: 5 years in natural/water resources management with 3 years of specific technical experience using GIS/RS tools for planning and monitoring public programs
• Languages: Mastery or native-like proficiency in the regional language of the assigned state and Hindi, plus advanced professional proficiency in English.
How to Apply?
Please fill in the form at this link online on or before 28th February 2026. No other submission or communication is required.
Application for Recruitment of Consultant (https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/g7ITk4Vn)
In case of specific queries or difficulties with filling the above form please write to careers@washinstitute.org, with subject line “Application for Recruitment of Consultant”. Do not send CVs via email.
WASH Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women candidates to apply. WASH Institute does not discriminate candidates based on age, caste, class, sex, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability, and health.