Job Description
Position Tile: Community Mobilizer
Number of Vacancy: 4
Project Name: Climate Resilient Integrated Water Project
Location: Chakrayapeta Block, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Employment type: Regular
Employment Duration :Fixed Term (Till 31st March 2027 with possibility of renewal)
Languages Proficiency: Sound knowledge of speaking, reading and writing in Telugu is essential. Proficiency in English reading & writing will be an added advantage.
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. 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.
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 vision 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.
Context:
The Community Mobilizer will be responsible for mobilizing the community for the project that aims to transform Chakrayapeta Block in YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, from a chronically water-stressed region into a water-secured climate resilient block. Broadly, the community mobilizer will:
• Work towards sensitizing the intervention communities on Water & Water Resource Management and communities via a comprehensive/ participatory approach.
• Maximize community members’ understanding of Water and other WASH issues through the use of creative tools and activities.
• Build a strong rapport with the community through regular engagement and encourage community members’ involvement and participation in project activities
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Organize and deliver community awareness raising events and WASH promotion activities in the community as determined by project objectives
• Form & strengthen Village Water Committees and conduct regular meetings with Village Water Committees and community members
• Design the content of appropriate tools for community awareness raising sessions on Water & Water Resource Management and communities
• Organize activities to Celebrate global days of significance (World Water Day, World Environment Day, etc.) in communities to raise awareness about WASH.
• Utilize different mediums (audio-visual aid, theatre etc.) to raise awareness about WASH in the community and keep the community members engaged
• Maintain all work-related documents and share reports on the field activities conducted with the Project Officer on a regular basis.
• Any other project related work as required.
Educational & Professional Requirements:
• M.S.W., - M.A. (Sociology) or B.A / M.A., Social Work with relevant experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene projects with 2-5 years’ experience in NGO/development sector.
• Knowledge of operating MS-Office package, Internet would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of water and sanitation themes and issues is desirable and must have strong interest to work in the Social Sector.
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Possess valid Driving License and own personal Two-wheeler (Mandatory Requirement).
How to Apply?
Applications can be e-mailed to careers@washinstitute.org. The last date to submit your application is 07th May 2026. Applications (CVs) will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. Please use the subject line: Job Application – “Community Mobilizer”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.