Local recruitment: WRM Specialist via DevNetJobsIndia

Vacancy Announcement

Water For People

India Trust Office

Title Role: WRM Specialist

Water For People India Trust is a non-profit organization which supports people of developing countries to improve their quality of life by promoting locally sustainable drinking water sources, sanitation facilities and health and hygiene programs. We believe that access to safe water and adequate sanitation are basic human rights and can help put an end to needless suffering and mortality from water related preventable diseases.

Water for People India initiated its operations in West Bengal in 1996 in Nadia and North 24 Parganas districts. Consistent with the global vision and mission, we exist to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. Our organizational values are: Amplify all voices, Integrity , courage, Environmental Stewardship and Collective Transformation. Water for People India programs have been implemented in 26 districts in the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Assam.

In all, nearly 1.2 million people have been reached through community drinking water and sanitation, WASH in public institutions and market led approaches to sanitation. By 2023, Water for People India programs aim to directly benefit 2.7 million people. We aim to build capacities at the district level which will contribute to organizational commitments, thereby indirectly benefiting 14.8 million people. Water for People India implements programs through locally registered non-government organizations.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum requirement) in one of the above fields or a related discipline:
• Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering (with a focus on water resources), Hydrology, Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering (with water management focus), Geography or Geosciences (with a focus on water systems)
• Master’s Degree (preferred) in one of the above fields or a related discipline, with a focus on:
• Water Resource Management, Integrated Water Management, Sustainable Development, Water Policy and Governance, Climate Change and Water Resources

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant work experience in water resource management, ideally within a WASH or humanitarian development context.
• Experience with water supply systems, water quality monitoring, sanitation, and hygiene interventions.
• Familiarity with water scarcity, drought management, and water conservation strategies.
• Experience with the design, implementation, and monitoring of water management projects.
• Experience in Project Management:
• Ability to oversee water resource management projects from planning to implementation and evaluation.
• Experience in managing budgets, timelines, and resources for water-related projects.
• Familiarity with WASH project cycles, especially in low-resource or rural settings.

Email ID for CV Submission: hr-india@waterforpeople.org with subject line “WRM Specialist” with a cc to Kashmira Nagar knagar@waterforpeople.org

How to Apply:

Please apply on email id mentioned above on or before 9th Feb 2025, while mentioning title of the position in subject line.

Water For People India Trust is a certified, Great Place to Work organization and is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with strict confidence.

Water For People has ZERO Tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment including sexual harassment and gender / racial discrimination. Any selection therefore will be subject to satisfactory reference and background check.

For detailed information, please check the complete version of the advert attached below. 

Download Attachment: WRM Advert Jan 25 MD.doc