Project Supervisor
Job details
Department / Programs
Water For People India Trust
Full-time
LOCATION: Khorda, Odisha
SALARY RANGE: INR 22,000 – INR 25000
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Project Officer- Odisha
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None
POSITION OBJECTIVE or JOB SUMMARY:
Water For People India Trust India Trust plans to hire a Project Supervisor – Odisha who will be responsible to implement “WASH in Public Institutions in Odisha Project”, supported by ITC Limited, under direct supervision of Project Officer.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
• Review and prepare the activity calendar of the project in consultation with the Reporting Line.
• Assisting Reporting Line and cooperating with all the stakeholders with providing necessary facilitation support relating to the project.
• Conduct Baseline Survey of Block analyses the data and submit baseline report in discussion with the Reporting line.
• Supervise the construction of WASH & Non-WASH construction work at Schools and AWCs following the process and norms of Water For People India Trust India Trust within time period as per the project budget.
• Undertake regular site visits of the ongoing project and provide a report to the line manager every month.
• Conduct training need assessment of the stakeholders and share with the line manager and organize training as per the requirement.
• Initiate the system of Operation and Maintenance of all the schools/ AWCs and Community of the intervened block in discussion with Reporting Line.
• The purpose and outcome of all field visits must be documented in a visit report and submitted to the Reporting Line.
• Document all important meetings/workshops with pictures and submit them to the Line Manager.
• Capture good, interesting case stories with pictures and submit them to the Line Manager.
• Organize necessary meetings/ workshops in community and schools to lead smooth execution of the program.
• Participate in the monthly review meeting and identify the challenges to work with the stakeholders.
• Participate in the training/workshops organized by Water For People India Trust India Trust for individual skill up gradation.
• Review the performance of own objectives and indicators with the line manager on a Quarterly basis.
• Any Other Tasks as assigned by Project Officer
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Education, Public Health, or a related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience required; OR Graduate degree in the same disciplines with at least 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Sound knowledge of government schemes, policies, and guidelines related to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), and Water Resource Management required.
• Experience in developing WASH/public health training content and organizing and facilitating training and learning events required.
• Experience in capacity building and skill development, preferably in the WASH sector preferred.
• Holistic understanding of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), hygiene promotion, health education, and community development required.
• Strong facilitation, communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills required.
• Experience working with school students, adolescents, communities, local governance institutions, and participatory development processes required.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, problem-solving, planning and prioritization, creative thinking, adaptability, and relationship-building skills required.
• Ability to manage timelines, work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver results while maintaining professionalism required.
• Strong documentation, report writing, and knowledge management skills required.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Odia and Hindi required; professional proficiency in English required.
• Valid driving license required.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, integrity, diversity and inclusion, accountability, and results-oriented work required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
• The position will be based in Khorda. S/he should be capable and comfortable of traveling to project sites at least 70% - 80% of total time.
• Candidates must have legal authorization to work and reside in India. Proof of residency or work authorization will be requested during the recruitment process.
BEHAVIORS AND COMPETENCIES:
Connect to Mission – Embrace the Water For People mission and work to align tasks to support mission; align own behavior with the needs or priorities of the organization and demonstrate commitment to the mission; show respect and composure, publicly admit mistakes and commit to learn
Manage through Ambiguity – Deal comfortably with uncertainty; effectively cope with change; can decide and act without having the total picture; balance thinking with action
Demonstrate Cultural Awareness – Understand and value different perspectives while looking for the common ground; recognize and respect diversity through words and actions; effectively interact, work, and develop relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds
Action-oriented – Set priorities and take action; have an unwavering commitment to delivering quality work products; recognize needs or opportunities to act; maintain an attitude of open, curious and proactive learning, continually expanding own area of understanding and expertise
Sense of Team – Create partnerships and effective working teams; consciously use the informal structures, dynamics and culture of an organization to get things done; actively share and seek input in decision-making from appropriate sources; show others how their objectives align with own, getting past individual bias; invest in building relationships with others
Note: This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role, but it is not an exhaustive list. Your manager may assign additional duties as needed to support the success of the organization or the success of this position.
Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees, preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace. During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and in accordance with the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.
Water For People is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to creating a culture of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Water For People strives to create and maintain a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, tribal affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, disability, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, Parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status or other social identities is critical to our ability to have a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.
Our commitment ensures that we:
• Have a different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
• Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating each other with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling us to feel welcome, supported, and valued.
• Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders within our diverse communities.
• Have diversity of thought, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents that will support our mission to develop high-quality drinking water and sanitation services are available to Everyone Forever.
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