Job Description
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Job title
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Programme Coordinator - Technical
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Grade
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5
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Location
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Reporting to
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State Program Director
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No. of Positions
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1
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Contract Duration
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Three years
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About the Organisation:
Jal Seva Charitable Foundation (JSCF) is registered in India as a not-for-profit company under Chapter 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. JSCF, is an associate member of the WaterAid federation and uses the brand name ‘WaterAid’ in India.
WaterAid India seeks to improve the quality of life of 5,000,000 households – with a special emphasis on the vulnerable by 2029 through the provision of climate-resilient and sustainable WASH services via demonstration, institution strengthening, and the effective utilization of public resources. We work in rural and urban areas and seek to deepen our presence in states we operate in and to work in small towns. Thanks to our amazing supporters, we have reached millions of people with these three essentials – clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene – enabling communities to unlock their potential to break free from the cycle of poverty and to change lives for good.
We will not stop. Not until clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene are a normal part of everyday life for everyone, everywhere.
WaterAid India’s (WAI) country office is based in New Delhi with State Offices in Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Patna and Raipur. We currently have a presence in ten states in the country.
WAI’s Programme focus in the next five years is on ensuring access to safe and assured drinking water in the households, as well as safely managed sanitation at both the household and habitation level. Further, we seek to ensure that anganwadi’s, schools and health care facilities have adequate and appropriate water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure. Finally, we seek to create integrated water and sanitation solutions in small towns. In all of these efforts, ensuring climate resilience of infrastructure and systems is critical. We seek to do this through demonstration and the provision of technical and knowledge support to governments at all levels who can facilitate adoption on scale. Implementation is primarily through our own field teams. Further details about WAI can be accessed at https://www.wateraid.org/in/
Roles & Responsibility: -
Technical Design and Implementation Support
- Provide technical support to the State Programme Director, mentoring and guidance extended to district teams in the design, piloting, and implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure and technology interventions in operational districts in the State.
- Lead and guide / support site selection, DPR preparation, technical designs, estimates, BOQs, and onsite implementation of WASH and Bulk water conservation infrastructures.
- Draft and update Schedules of Rates for civil works in line with state government norms and operational district contexts.
- Provide continuous field-based and on-call technical guidance to district teams across planning, execution, and troubleshooting stages.
Quality Assurance, Monitoring, and Evidence Generation
- Ensure all hardware activities adhere to WaterAid quality standards, technical norms, and sustainability principles.
- Ensure best quality and value for money across all WASH infrastructure works in the state through technical vetting, cost optimization, and close guidance, monitoring, and performance review of vendors and contractors.
- Monitor implementation quality and performance of technical interventions; generate evidence, document learning, and recommend course correction where required.
- Lead and guide field surveys, participatory mapping, scoping studies, and need assessments to inform planning and design.
- Collect, analyse, and manage technical data from primary and secondary sources for effective implementation and sustainability.
Thematic Technical Support (WASH & Water Conservation)
- Provide direct technical leadership on WASH infrastructure, Sanitation facilities, bulk water recharge and conservation, and groundwater management, water quality interventions under different projects to achieve water neutrality / positive for industries.
- Support preparation of technical notes, concept designs, and innovation pilots aligned with programme objectives and state priorities in consultation with Senior Technical Advisor.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Support
- Build technical capacities of district coordinators, District Technical Specialists, water technicians, and project teams through structured trainings and on-the-job mentoring on sustainability and quality in infrastructure.
- Support and deliver technical presentations and knowledge sharing at district, state, and regional platforms.
- Support organisation of learning dissemination events at state and district levels.
Reporting, Systems, and Compliance
- Contribute to donor reports, internal technical reporting, and documentation of infrastructure outcomes.
- Review MIS data related to infrastructure activities for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
- Extend support in timely delivery of all technical outputs and commitments under Odisha and West Bengal state programme plans.
- Follow and support procurement and financial procedures related to technical works and expenditures.
Partnerships, Policy Support, and Institutional Engagement
- Support the State Programme Directors in state-specific policy engagement, technical assistance partnerships, and institutional coordination.
- Identify and build linkages with external experts and technical institutions to strengthen programme quality and innovation. Support proposal development and technical inputs for new programmes and partnerships.
Cross-cutting Responsibilities
- Participate in and support assessments, monitoring missions, quality assurance exercises, donor visits, and audits.
- Undertake any other technical or programme responsibilities as assigned, aligned with broader organisational commitments.
Eligibility and Qualifications:
Qualification:
- Graduate / Post Graduate degree in Civil / Structural engineering
Experience:
- Having more than 10 years of experience in infrastructure out of which atleast 5 years’ experience in a non-governmental organization or similar institution, supporting planning, design, estimate and implementation of projects on WASH and source sustainability through bulk water conservation includes Dams and innovative solutions.
- Experience in imparting technical training on WASH to field implementation team.
- Experience working in close coordination with government departments is desirable.
Skills, Aptitude and Attitude:
- Proficiency in making AutoCAD Drawings & modelling, Loop Through. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of Indian Standards, QA&QC protocols, basic financial management and reporting relating to construction activities
- Strong commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and integrity in procurement, vendor management, measurement, billing, and execution of civil works, with ability to prevent and address quality dilution, and misuse of resources.
- Proficiency in Hindi, English and at least one regional language.
- Excellent organizational, logistical and communication skills, good writing skills
- Knowledge & understanding of the local cultural context, governance and systems will be desirable.
WaterAid India (Jal Seva Charitable Foundation) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. All recruitment decisions are made purely based on merit, qualifications and alignment with the role and organizational values - without discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected under Indian law.
All hiring is conducted directly by our internal team and via official communication channels, and we do not authorize any third party, individual, agency or external consultant to act on our behalf in any capacity related to recruitment. We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, selection or onboarding. Any communication claiming to offer employment with WaterAid India in exchange for money or through unauthorized channels should be considered fraudulent. WaterAid India will not be responsible for any loss or damage incurred by responding to such unofficial communication.
WaterAid India (Jal Seva Charitable Foundation) is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. WaterAid India expects all staff, volunteers, vendors and anyone representing WaterAid to share this commitment through our code of conduct and the Safeguarding policy.
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