Technical Specialist (WASH)

Job title	Technical Specialist (WASH)
Location	Hyderabad
Project/Department	Programme
Reporting to	State Programme Director
Contract Duration	31st March 2025

About WaterAid India:  

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 WaterAid International and uses the brand  name ‘WaterAid’ in India. 

JSCF or WaterAid India (WAI) seeks to improve access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene  for everyone, everywhere. Our work is focused on the following themes:

• Safe, assured drinking water at a household level.
• Safely managed sanitation.
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Institutions (Anganwadi’s, Schools and Health Care  Facilities).
• Hygiene education and Behaviour Change.

WAI country office is based in New Delhi with State Offices in Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar,  Hyderabad, Lucknow, Raipur and Patna. We currently work in 11+ states across the country. Being a  direct implementing agency, we have our district and block level teams located close to our intervention  villages. Further detail about WAI can be accessed at https://www.wateraid.org/in/

2.Roles & Responsibility:  

A. Implementation of infrastructure and technical/technology interventions  

• Support to State Programme Director and district teams in implementing/ piloting infrastructure  and technical interventions/ innovations related to water and sanitation in the WaterAid’s  operational districts of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. 
• This includes support in site selection, DPR preparation, onsite implementation support to district  teams and monitoring of WASH infrastructure 
• Generate evidence on performance of technical interventions piloted in the State programme and  course correction if needed 
• Directly support WASH and water recharge/conservation and ground water management activities  as defined in the project 
• Providing on field and on call technical direction by supporting district teams in site selections,  technical designs, finalising technical notes, estimates, scoping studies and need assessment  reports as required under the programme.
• Lead and guide field surveys and participatory mapping exercises
• Collecting and analysing all the technical information from primary and secondary sources needed  for implementing and sustaining the hardware activities.
• Ensuring all hardware activities are in line with the organisation’s quality standards 
• Building capacities of project teams, especially district coordinators, district water technicians and  other stakeholders on technical sustainability aspects through specific and periodic training. 
• Supporting technical presentations in related aspects at district/ state/ regional platforms. 
• Supporting all the donor report and internal reporting requirements.
• Support team in organising events for learning dissemination at the State and District level  
• Support to State Programme Director by contributing to State specific policy developments and  technical assistance partnerships 

B. Other responsibilities  

• Support in preparing regular project updates and donor reports 
• Facilitate WAI project related assessment, monitoring/quality assurance, donor visits, audit visits • Identify and establish rapport with other experts who can add value to WAI’s efforts with regard  to various WASH themes 
• Undertake any other activity/ work as directed by Line Manager or Supervisor looking at larger  program commitments in WaterAid 
• Support in proposal writing 
• Review of MIS for timeliness and correctness of all infrastructure related outcomes 

C. Administrative  

• Ensure deliverables committed under planned interventions of the State 
• Follow financial procedure of WaterAid on procurement process and expenses   

3. Eligibilities and Qualifications: 

A. Qualification:  

• Graduate/ Degree in one of the following: 
• Civil engineering/ Environmental engineering with water/natural resource management/  environmental science/ geo hydrology/ any other related stream

B. Experience:  

• At least 5-6 years’ experience in a non-governmental organisation or similar institution,  supporting projects on WASH 
• Experience working in close coordination with government departments is desirable  
• Experience in imparting technical trainings 

4. Skills, Aptitude and Attitude: 

• Proficiency in making AutoCAD Drawings & modelling. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office (Word,  Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Understanding of basic financial management and reporting relating to construction activities 
• Proficiency in Telugu and English. 
• Excellent organizational, logistical and communication skills, Good writing skills 
• Knowledge & understanding of the local cultural context, governance and systems will be  desirable 

Other requirements  

• Proactive and self-motivated individual capable of engaging persuasively with various  stakeholders 
• A self-starter, able to work Independent 
• Ability to travel extensively 
• Able to prioritise, set and meet deadline 

 

WAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment  opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of  discrimination and harassment. 

Women and the differently abled are encouraged to apply. 

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