JOB DESCRIPTION
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Name of Position |
Project Manager |
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Location |
Patna, with extensive travel to Madhubani and Gaya |
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Position |
Full Time, Fixed Term with a three month probation |
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Reporting to |
Regional Manager |
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Reporting from |
37-member team comprising of:
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BROAD EXPECTATIONS
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Project Manager will be overall responsible for the project implementation and delivery. S/he will lead the project team and stakeholder interactions. She/he will also closely work with the Director- Programs, based out of HO at Delhi.
DELIVERABLES
Project Outcomes
Responsible for ensuring that all project activities are carried out as per plan and area need
Responsible for alerting any adaptation and change that may be required in program strategy, implementation or design
Implement the Project Implementation Plan activities in timely and effective manner
Develop detailed plans and activities – physical and financial for implementation
Team management
Lead and manage the team to ensure high quality performance – technical, social, infrastructure and government engagement
Ensure staff motivation and adherence to WaterAid’s values and code of conduct
Stakeholder engagement
Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders at the state and district level
Leverage resources from government as per project commitments and their WASH mandate
Coordinate and regularly interact with stakeholders to build their awareness and support
Reporting
Ensure regular project monitoring as per agreed project MEL plan
Work with PMEL and Communications Team to ensure effective documentation
Produce high quality project narrative reports as required
Finance
Track timely utilisation and variance of project budget
Follow procurement process and expenses and support bill verification
Consolidate and compile monthly reports with statement of verified bills
Support internal and external audit visits
Health and safety
Ensuring compliance to the organisation’s policy and procedures, such as risk management, Health and Safety policy, Water Quality Protocols, etc.
Undertake any other activity/ work as directed by Supervisor
Essential Education Qualification and Work experience:
Post-graduate degree (or equivalent) in social sciences, rural development or similar fields
Work experience between 7 to 12 years in a similar organisational/ functional context.
Current and demonstrated work experience in
Directly implemented large scale projects, preferable in WASH
Managed similar sized and geographically spread out teams with diverse skill sets
Experience of working closely with the government at state and district levels
Working with collectives and communities at a village and GP level
Professional language proficiency in English and Hindi
Experience in project report writing/donor reports preparation
Desirable
Experience designing, leading large behaviour change projects with tangible results
Experience in establishing social enterprise in WASH or similar fields
Ability to understand local dialects of Hindi and converse in them
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Name of Position |
Finance and Admin Assistant |
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Locations |
Patna , Bihar |
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Position |
Full Time, Fixed Term with six months of probation |
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Reporting to |
Project Officer with dotted reporting line to Finance Coordinator -North |
BROAD EXPECTATIONS
Reporting to the Project Manager, with dotted line reporting to the Finance Coordinator – North, the Finance and Admin Assistant will be managing the finances of the project with extensive travel to project districts. She/he will be responsible for ensuring proper book keeping, project expense monitoring and validation, budgeting, supporting procurement, office administration and arranging logistic of expenses for effective implementation.
DELIVERABLES
Ensure booking of expenses as per the plan shared by Project team.
Validation of expenses through regular field visit in the areas of implementation.
Executing regular vendor selection, updating and listing process in cooperation with district level project teams.
Preparing monthly expense report with variance analysis.
Ensure facilitation and support to Audit team from donors and WaterAid India.
Ensure check and balances on the expenses and inventory management as per approved plan and budget.
Ensure smooth timely procurement and payment process in collaboration with District project team.
Keep record of all expenses of project activities and support in project monitoring for quality assurance.
Ensure periodic maintenance and logistic requirement of district offices and Patna office.
Undertake any other activities/ works as directed by the Line Manager
Essential Education Qualification and Work experience:
Graduate in commerce/management or similar field.
Minimum 2 years of work experience in accounting, book keeping and administration
Essential
Good proficiency in Hindi, English and local dialect (reading, writing, speaking).
Knowledge and experience in software based/online accounting system (i.e. Tally)
Desirable: Experience in managing finances of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) related project
Applications from women and the differently abled are particularly welcome.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Name of Position |
MIS and Documentation Assistant |
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Locations |
Patna , Bihar |
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Position |
Full Time, Fixed Term with 3+3months probation |
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Reporting to |
Project Manager |
BROAD EXPECTATIONS
Reporting to the Project Manager, with dotted line reporting to the PMEL Officer North, the MIS & Documentation Assistant would be responsible for project activities documentation and responsible for project MIS as per the donor organisation system and requirements.
DELIVERABLES
Documentation and reporting of all project activities of project – qualitative and quantitative
Support project team to capture narratives, stories and user numbers as committed to donor.
Undertake documentation, monitoring & evaluation, and learning purposes (through life histories and case studies) including taking photos and videos.
Extensively travel to project districts
Support orientation of all project staff to ensure effective documentation
Collect success stories, case studies, oral narratives, media quotes from field staffs for sharing with Water Aid and Donor whenever asked for.
Completing Monthly Water Aid Management Information System
Collect all activities details from field team and maintain database of all project reach, plan & progress and variance if any
To undertake any other activity as directed by Line Manager
Collecting documents from the field as evidence/ means of verification as supporting for WAIMIS data. For example- photographs, attendance list, NoC documents as relevant, WQ Test reports, etc.
Essential Education Qualification and Work experience:
Graduate Degree in Science/Social Studies/Computer Science/Computer Application/Statistics/Development Studies
At least two years of work experience in an NGO or government in similar capacity and work profile
Good proficiency in English and Hindi both written and spoken
Excellent computer based data management and analytical skill
Experience working on online reporting and MIS system
Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Applications from women and the differently abled are particularly welcome.
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Name of Position |
Technical Specialist -WASH Infrastructure |
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Locations |
One of the two project districts – Gaya or Madhubani |
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Position |
Full Time, Fixed Term with 4+2month probation |
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Reporting to |
Project Manager |
JOB DESCRIPTION
BROAD EXPECTATIONS
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Technical Specialist – WASH Infrastructure will travel extensively to Madhubani and Gaya to ensure timely and good quality implementation of all WASH infrastructure and related activities. S/he will also be expected to nurture innovation during the course of implementation
DELIVERABLES
Responsible for all WASH infrastructure across project locations in Gaya and Madhubani
Responsible for timelines for monitoring and reviewing progress and milestones.
Work with the project team to build their capacity for monitoring and supervision of infrastructure construction
Training of project teams and stakeholders on O&M of WASH infrastructure
Advocate with different government, private, community and Govt departments, educational institutions, cultural centres, health institution other organizations or partners in community for better integration of model infrastructure
Develop concept note, activity completion report, technical evaluation report of WASH infrastructure in coordination with District and State level teams.
Consolidate and compile WASH infrastructure reports (annual, biannual and final).
Ensure timely utilisation of project Budget and keep track of variance
Essential Education Qualification and Work experience:
Graduation (or equivalent) qualification in civil engineering or equivalent
Approximate 5 years of work experience for civil engineers, or seven plus of work experience for diploma engineers
Experience in working closely with state and district government teams and projects
Experience of civil structure design, DPR, BOQ, technical writing, budget development and management and rural sanitation will be an added advantage
Exceptional communications and presentation skills, written and oral, in English and Hindi
Desirable:
Qualifications in water, sanitation, and hygiene education (WASH)
Water/natural resource management
Sound understanding of issues pertaining to rural sanitation in India
Applications from women and the differently abled are particularly welcome.
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Name of Position |
District Coordinator (2) |
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Location |
Gaya and Madhubani, Bihar |
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Position |
Full Time, Fixed Term with a 4+2 month probation |
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Reporting to |
Project Manager |
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Reporting from |
10 Community Facilitators, 5 Block Coordinators |
JOB DESCRIPTION
BROAD EXPECTATIONS
Reporting to the Project Manager, the District coordinator will lead the project team in Madhubani. S/he will be responsible for project implementation, delivery of outcomes and stakeholder interactions. S/he represents the project in the district. The DC will need to train, guide and monitor his team in the field.
DELIVERABLES
Program team management
Ensure objectives and targets are planned and delivered as per project timelines
Manage and motivate the team to plan, coordinate and execute program deliverables
Undertake intensive and regular field visits to implement project activities
Capacity building and thematic inputs to project team based in district.
Stakeholder engagement
Developing rapport and leverage with District Administration for project deliverables
Advocate replicable models on WASH to District level authority
Represent the project and achievements at district level networks and govt. meetings.
Documentation management
Ensure timely uploading of MIS data by the team and provide regular project updates
Validation reports, data and review of progress through regular field visits
Facilitate WAI project related assessment, monitoring/quality assurance, donor visits, audit visits
Finance
Ensure financial deliverables committed under the project as met
Follow procurement process and expenses and support first round verification of bills.
Consolidate and compile monthly reports with statement of verified bills
Ensure timely utilisation of project Budget and keep track of the variance
Support internal and external audit visits
Undertake any other activity/ work as directed by Supervisor
Essential Education Qualification and Work experience:
Post graduate Degree in Sociology/social work/rural development/community development/public health or equivalent.
Relevant work experience of at least 3 years which should include leading a team of more than 10 people
Community management experience:
Experience in working closely with community and community groups
Understanding in managing community livelihood or social enterprise projects
Experience in social art, public health or social marketing campaigns;
WASH experience
At least three to five years in an NGO/ organization leading WASH projects
Understanding of government flagship WASH related schemes and programs
Fluent in Hindi and Maithili. Good proficiency in English (writing and speaking)
Stakeholder management:
Understanding of district, block and gram panchayat level dynamics, govt. departments and able to manage relationships
Working in close coordination with government departments, local Panchayats
Understanding of basic financial management and reporting
Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable: Demonstrated successful community managed piped water supply schemes, water safety & security projects
Applications from women and the differently abled are particularly welcome.
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Name of Position |
Block Coordinator (10) |
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Locations |
Designated Gram Panchayats of Madhubani and Gaya districts in Bihar |
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Position |
Full Time, Fixed Term with a 4+2month probation |
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Reporting to |
District Coordinator |
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Reporting from |
Community Facilitators |
JOB DESCRIPTION
BROAD EXPECTATIONS
The Block Coordinator is expected to work in the villages in the designated Gram Panchayats with the community and project stakeholders. S/h e will be responsible for implementation, delivery of outcomes and reporting.
DELIVERABLES
Implement block level plan, targets and timelines in consultation with team members.
Advocate project level replicable models for integration in block level plans on WASH.
Ensure rapport and collaboration with block level officials and elected representatives for leverage under different Water, Sanitation and Hygiene related schemes.
Undertake intensive regular field visits to support and supervise the project activities.
Collection and presentation of project data and support team in preparing reports.
Support District Coordinator in booking expenses incurred and tracking variance
To undertake any other activity/ work as directed by Supervisor
Essential Education Qualification and Work experience:
Fluent in Hindi and local dialect
Graduate degree in Sociology/Social Work/Public Health/Rural Development
At least two years of work experience in a non-governmental, NGO or local organization
Experience in working closely with community and community groups
Understanding of GP, block and district level dynamics and able to manage relationships;
Experience in working with block and gram panchayat level govt. departments and teams
Desirable: Experience in any component of WASH
Desirable: Communication skills in English
Applications from women and the differently abled are particularly welcome.
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Job title |
Community Facilitators (20) |
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Locations |
Designated Gram Panchayats of Madhubani and Gaya districts in Bihar |
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Position |
Full Time, Fixed Term with a 3 +3 month probation |
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Reporting to |
District Coordinator |
JOB DESCRIPTION
BROAD EXPECTATIONS
The Community Facilitator is expected to work in the Gram Panchayats on behaviour change wrt WASH, especially through the use of Social Art. The CF will be especially responsible for forging relationships with the community, project stakeholders and support reporting. She/He will be the face of Water Aid in the communities and gence at all times must embody the values and culture of Water Aid
DELIVERABLES
Work closely and develop rapport with the communities in the villages within the designated Gram Panchayats – meeting individually or in groups and follow up to achieve project activities and outputs
Work closely with project stakeholders such as Gram Panchayat members, SHG and their members, Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC), Ward Committees, educational institutions such as schools, field level government staff and departments, social are partners, local art performers, Anganwadi Workers and other relevant stakeholders. This would involve nurturing their ownership and participation in the project, orienting them on behaviour change and getting project activities implemented
Regular monitoring and supervision of all field activities and maintaining its reports
Help Rest of the organization interface with the local communities and other stakeholder groups
Support regular reporting to supervisor as required in the project.
any other role that may come up during the project implementation
Essential Education Qualification and Work experience:
Fluent in Hindi and local dialect
Graduate degree in any discipline with minimum two years of relevant work experience, or 12 th standard pass /Intermediate with at last 5 years of relevant work experience in a non-governmental, non-profit and/or other local organization
Understanding of village and panchayat level dynamics and able to manage relationships;
Desirable: Experience in any component of WASH / Health
Applications from women and the differently abled are particularly welcome.
Note:
Mere fulfilling of minimum qualifications by itself would not entitle any applicant for being called for interview or provide the candidate a lien for employment.
It is the responsibility of the candidates to confirm his/her eligibility criteria against the Job Description.
Candidates are requested to check the periodically for lists and other announcements.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
Applications would be submitted ONLY through ONLINE. For the purpose , interested candidate may click on below link to apply online.
Last date of receiving applications online is 8th September 2021.