Society for Promotion of Wastelands Development (SPWD)
Ad for the Post of Watershed Expert/Engineer
Position: Watershed Expert / Engineer
Location: Taljhari Block, Sahebganj, Jharkhand
Society for Promotion of Wastelands Development (SPWD), a national NGO has been playing a catalytic role in reversing the process of degradation of land and other related natural resources in partnership with grassroots NGOs and the community institutions.
Vision: To build a Society where communities engage actively in governance mechanisms affecting their daily lives. Natural Resources are central to any livelihood system, and hence communities’ engagement with issues related to the ecological sustenance of natural resources is paramount.
Mission: To prevent, arrest and reverse degradation of life support systems, particularly land and water, so as to expand livelihood opportunities in a sustainable and equitable manner through people’s participation.
Application Deadline: 15th June, 2025
About the Program:
SPWD is implementing Azim Premji Foundation supported program – Ensuring Drinking and Domestic water availability throughout the year for the Pahariya and Santhal community in Taljhari block of Sahebganj district in Jharkhand. The program aims to address the problem of low availability of drinking water and water for household chores in 18 villages of Taljhari block, Sahebganj district.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Watershed Expert to lead the on- ground implementation of project to ensure drinking water in hilltop villages of Taljhari block. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing field operations across 18 villages ensuring timely, efficient and effective delivery of program components in line with the work plan.
The Watershed Expert/Engineer will oversee work of Field Staff and Village Level cadres and will be accountable for detailed planning, execution and supervision of all types of structures to be made in the project area. The candidate should have experience of working with structures like – construction of LBS and checkdam in streams, construction /deepening of well, rainwater harvesting structures, soak pit, agriculture garden etc. He should be committed to overall development of rural people.
The position is based in Taljhari block, Sahebganj district.
Key responsibilities
• Planning, coordination and execution of field level activities according to monthly plans
• Supervise and support the Field staff and Village level staff in all project villages
• Ensure timely estimation and construction of types of structures to be made in project villages
• Monitor field progress, ensure quality of implementation and submit monthly reports and documents when required
• Build relationship with NREGA staff in the block and Jal Jeevan Mission staff at district level for cooperation during Project activities
• Ensure timely achievement of Project goals
Qualification and Experience
• Degree in Civil Engineering with reputed institute
• 3-5 years of working with Watershed related structures, wells, ponds, checkdams etc.
• Strong skills in Planning, monitoring and reporting
• Must be fluent in reading and writing in English and Hindi
Duration and Location: Initial contract of one year, renewable based on performance. Requires field travel on hilly terrain.
Applicants should apply through email with curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees who are knowledgeable about the candidates’ professional qualifications and work experience. All applications should be sent to SPWD at spwdranchi@gmail.com with subject line “Application for – Watershed Expert/Engineer” by 15th June, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Email ID: spwdranchi(at)gmail.com
