Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (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 and the neighbouring countries. 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.
WASH Institute has been conducting extensive training programs for government functionaries, private sector professionals, NGOs, and other practitioners with the objective of effective WASH implementation across the country. In addition, our academic campus offers Diploma and Masters level courses in sanitation, under affiliation to a leading university.
As part of our WASH Advisory program, we provide PMU services to central, state, and local governments in both urban and rural areas to support implementation of SBM, JJM, and AMRUT schemes. 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 visions of “a world where all the communities have access to safe, protected and sustainable drinking water and sanitation services, with improved hygiene practices”.
WASH Institute is looking for experienced professional to join vibrant team.
Name of the position :HR Officer
No. of positions :1 (Preference will be given to female candidates)
Duty Station :WASH Institute - Finance Office
42, Vasant Enclave, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110057
Desired Qualification :MBA or PGDM or equivalent degree specialized in Human Resource with an minimum of 5 years to 8 years with relevant experience.
Job Profile
This position is responsible for ensuring coordination of various human resource functions, which includes recruitment, Staffing and other HR related administration.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Assist in developing job descriptions for the vacant positions and post them on different job portals.
• Screening application including taking initial round of Interview, scheduling interviews with the candidates and work closely with the Interview Panel to close out the recruitment process, including managing the offer process.
• Responsible for onboarding and Induction process for new joinees
• Coordinate all joining and exit formalities according to organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain HR staff Database.
• Maintain and update the SARAL Software with staff details for salary processing, issuing of salary slips, updation for data with regards to PF and ESI etc as required or as advised by the Finance Manager.
• Maintain physical hard copy of HR Staff files - project specific at the office.
• Ensure the leave register for all the staff are maintained both at Delhi office and at Project locations. Along with the Admin, compile the data of the leave register and update the same to the Finance Department and the Executive Director as required.
• Ensure proper attendance/timesheet are maintained for all staff members especially for those staff stationed at Delhi and Bengaluru.
• Assist the Executive Director on staff annual performance appraisal process.
• Ensure all the staff are covered under the Group Medical Insurance and gratuity scheme provided by WASH Institute.
• Ensure Accidental Insurance coverage for all the staff members is in place and proper records are maintained in support from the Admin.
• Assist the Finance Manager/Executive Director in updating of the HR Manual, as and when required.
• Coordinate the finalization of the In-house training calendar.
• Assist the Finance Manager with project specific audit as and when required.
• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues.
• Any other task and responsibilities assigned by the Finance Manager/Executive Director.
Desired Knowledge and Skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Initiative to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to Implement and learn new skills and concepts quickly.
• Problem solving skills and deductive reasoning abilities.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and response quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, cloud computing and applications.
• High personal and professional integrity
Languages
Sound knowledge of speaking, reading and writing in English is mandatory. Preference shall be given to candidates with proficiencies in additional Indian languages.
Salary Package
The annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with the available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.
How to Apply
Please submit your recent curriculum vitae, including up to a 200 words summary explaining why you think you are suitable for this position. Application can be e-mailed to the following address: office@washinstitute.org
The last date to submit the resume is 11th December, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. When e-mailing, please mention the post in the “subject” line.
Please don’t wait till the end date of the advertisement to share your cv, as the screening process is to be closed on urgent basis.
WASH Institute is an equal opportunity employer and women candidates are encouraged to apply. WASH Institute has zero tolerance for any forms of Sexual exploitation and abuse at work place. WASH Institute does not discriminate candidates based on age, caste, class, sex, gender, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, health and disability.