Applications to be submitted on: www.inductusjobs.com/un (pdf format only)
Position: State rural drinking water Consultant
Employing Agency (Employer): Inductus Limited
Duration of the contract: The initial contract will be issued until 31st Dec 2027.
Remuneration: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is very attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. Applicants to mention their current professional fee & expected professional fee on www.inductusjobs.com/un
No. of Vacancy: 1 Position (One)
Duty Station: O/o EIC – RWS&S, Department of Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, Government of Odisha
Reporting Line: 1. Administrative Supervision: Inductus Limited
2. UN Organisation: Technical supervision: WASH & CCES Specialist, UN ORGANISATION Bhubaneswar Field Office
Government: IAS; Director, DW&S; PR&DW Department
Last Date for Application: 9th June 2026 (Mid-Night)
CONTENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE(TOR)
Background:
Odisha has made significant progress in expanding access to water, sanitation and hygiene services through the implementation of the national flagship programmes—Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). With the achievement of Open Defecation Free (ODF) status across rural areas of Odisha, the WASH sector has entered a critical transition phase. The programmatic focus has shifted from infrastructure creation to ensuring sustainability, climate resilience, safely managed sanitation, solid and liquid waste management, operation and maintenance (O&M), and sustained behaviour change to protect public health and environmental outcomes.
The specialized tasks outlined in the TOR requires undivided focus, coordination with stakeholders, and intensive monitoring to achieve results. The assignment also involves providing technical support to a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies and other relevant parties, from the state level down to districts and blocks.
Ensuring effective coordination and offering consistent guidance daily is essential, but it can be challenging for a single staff member to dedicate the necessary attention to these varied and time-sensitive needs. Additionally, the process demands continuous monitoring of progress and regular monthly reporting. To handle these responsibilities effectively, it is crucial to have a dedicated technical consultant who can manage both the day-to-day support and the monitoring requirements. This role is essential for ensuring that interventions are executed smoothly, maintaining momentum, and meeting established objectives on time. Therefore, a specialized professional is needed to ensure success in these complex tasks.
Specialized support required for system strengthening at both the state and district levels. This support necessitates close collaboration and handholding with the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) department, which demands a high level of engagement, including extensive travel and field-based coordination. The scope of the work, coupled with the intensive requirements for on-the-ground presence and technical expertise, calls for dedicated full-time consultancy services.
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