Senior Officer, State Programme Management

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Job Description

As part of our partnership with the State Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Andhra Pradesh, the Senior Officer will support the implementation of in-line chlorination (ILC) programs that aim to bring safe drinking water to rural households. Reporting to the Senior Manager, SPMU (AP), you will work closely with state and district-level officials to help advance these efforts across the state.

Your day-to-day will include coordinating with officials in the AP Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWS&S) department, providing hands-on technical assistance at the district and block levels, facilitating collaboration, and monitoring program data — all to ensure the smooth execution of ILC initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Support:

• Co-lead liaison efforts with AP RWS&S, supporting day-to-day departmental needs on ILC initiatives and water disinfection in collaboration with the Senior Manager, SPMU.
• Assist AP RWS&S in the deployment, calibration, and troubleshooting of in-line chlorination devices while providing technical support to district and block-level officials for proper installation, operation, and maintenance (O&M).
• Conduct regular field visits to assess device functionality, address operational challenges, and ensure seamless implementation of ILC systems across the state.

Capacity Building & Training

• Support in developing and delivering training modules to AP RWSS state, district and block levels, along with technicians, and valve operators.
• Facilitate district- and block-level training sessions on ILC installation and O&M.
• Assist in organizing technical sessions, capacity building workshops and field demonstrations in collaboration with AP RWS&S
• Assist in organizing events on water disinfection and chlorination initiatives in the state

Monitoring & Data Management

• Support in collecting and compiling field data on ILC device performance and chlorine residual levels.
• Assist in analyzing water quality data to ensure compliance with national and state-level guidelines.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support interaction between state, district, and block officials, ensuring smooth implementation of ILC initiatives.
• Assist in government liaison efforts, particularly at the district and sub-district levels.
• Support the integration of ILC into state rural water supply plans, under the guidance of the Senior Manager.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure ILC SOPs  and advisories comply with national and state water quality guidelines under National Jal Jeevan Mission mandate
• Maintain project documentation, SOPs, and technical records on program operations to provide updates to AP RWS&S officials
• Develop case studies and best practice reports to inform programmatic improvements.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Economics, Public Health, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in the water sector or public health programs, ideally in a technical support role to government departments in Andhra Pradesh
• Hands-on experience with water treatment technologies, chlorination systems, or rural water infrastructure is a strong plus
• Proven ability to prepare clear, structured reports and documentation for complex, multi-stakeholder government projects
• Hands-on experience with water treatment technologies, chlorination, or rural water infrastructure will be an advantage
• Experience working with government agencies or rural water supply projects is preferred

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