JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title:
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Programme Coordinator
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Location:
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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Grade:
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5
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Reporting Manager:
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State Program Director
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No. of position:
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1
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Tenure:
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Three Years
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ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
Jal Seva Charitable Foundation, operating as WaterAid India, is a not-for-profit organisation focused on enabling access to safe drinking water, safely managed sanitation and good hygiene for the most marginalised communities.
For over 40 years our mission has been to deliver innovative solutions to WASH challenges by working collaboratively with communities, co-creating solutions, building ownership and fostering leadership. We collaborate with government institutions, civil society and private sector stakeholders to create impactful solutions which are equitable, sustainable, replicable and scalable.
As a Think- and- Do Tank we build evidence through collective action to influence policy, strengthen systems and shape practice while delivering high quality, climate resilient infrastructure on the ground.
We currently work across 10 states in India, reaching over two million people with WASH services, leaving no one behind in the geographies we work in, to reach SDG 2030 and Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. Further details about WAI can be accessed athttps://www.wateraid.org/in/
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management:
- Lead and anchor programme by building location-wise plans, implementation follow up of all activities, delivery of outputs, that include resources allocation, timeframes and managing budgets for projects.
- Guide and support the district teams in coordination/continual engagement with senior team in WAI, to ensure all deliverables of the project are met effectively within the desired timeline and with excellent quality.
- Support in relationship building and management with government officials at a district and state level as well as with other stakeholders.
- Ensure quality documentation of the work being implemented in consultation with the state office.
- Ensure project objectives and targets are met effectively within timelines:
- Plan monthly and quarterly targets and ensure their delivery through team.
- Undertake intensive and regular field visits to project locations and support on field implementation.
- Conduct periodic review meetings with the team to ensure delivery is as per schedule.
- Lead, manage and motivate the team, creating an environment that enables staff to maximise their potential and facilitates high performing team.
- Preparation of monthly updates and brief reports.
- Ensure Adherence to technical standards and technical guidelines and policies in the project.
- Coordinate with concerned senior WAI members and plan the conduct of high level of events such as workshops, trainings, project meetings based on the desired objectives/deliverables of the concerned programmes.
- Plan WAI, donor or any other visit as might be required from time to time.
- Organize the capacity building program for the district team on quality standards and other topics as required.
- To undertake any other activity/ work assigned by SPD Donor and stakeholder engagement.
- Take lead in conceptualizing and organizing state/ district level consultations /workshops/ conferences as required in the project.
- Working with WaterAid’s communications Team (through SPD) to ensure effective documentation of the work being implemented.
- Represent WaterAid in consortium meetings regularly in consultation with SPD.
- Maintain excellent working relations with concerned government departments for collective planning, obtaining permissions and leveraging resources.
Program Reporting:
- Produce high-quality report to be shared with the donors and other stakeholders.
- Ensure adequate inputs for the periodic reporting and progress update presentations including blogs, success stories, anecdotes and photos.
- Periodic review and verification of MIS data Eligibilities and requirements.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Post-graduation (or equivalent) qualification in one of the following areas: social sciences, development, economics, water/natural resource management/Civil Engineer or related.
- Experience of working in urban and Rural geographies on WASH, in coordination/ other stakeholders.
- Between 10-12 years of relevant work experience in similar organizational/functional context.
SKILLS,APTITUDE AND ATTITUDE:
1. Skills
- Programme planning, implementation and monitoring.
- Project budgeting and resource allocation.
- Team leadership and capacity building.
- Government and stakeholder engagement.
- Donor reporting and documentation.
- MIS data analysis and performance tracking.
- Communication, coordination and negotiation.
- Technical compliance and quality assurance.
2. Attitude
- Results-oriented and accountable.
- Collaborative and team focused.
- Proactive and solution oriented.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Committed to quality and continuous improvement.
- Ethical, inclusive and professional.
- Field-oriented and community-focused
3. Aptitude
- Analytical and numerical aptitude
- Planning and organisational aptitude
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Budget monitoring and resource optimisation
- Interpersonal and communication aptitude
- Strategic and critical thinking
- Multitasking and prioritisation skills
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.
If you come across any suspicious recruitment posts in our name on social media pages or WhatsApp groups or receive such emails, calls, or messages on any medium, please verify them by writing to us at waindiahr@wateraid.org. We reserve the right to initiate legal action against individuals or entities misrepresenting the organization or engaging in recruitment-related fraud.