Job Description:
Position Title: State Coordinator
Number of Vacancy: 6
Location: Two for each state
• Gujarat
• Odisha
• Maharashtra
• Karnataka
• Bihar
• Uttarakhand
About WASH Institute
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute), established in 2008, is a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing practical solutions to tackle a wide range of water, sanitation, hygiene and environmental issues in India and the neighbouring countries. WASH Institute aims to build the capacities of the sector through programs that provide a) training and academic courses, b) technical advisory and consultancy services, and c) grass roots community WASH programs.
WASH Institute has been conducting extensive training programs for government functionaries, private sector professionals, NGOs, and other practitioners with the objective of effective WASH implementation across the country. In addition, our academic campus offers Diploma and Masters level courses in sanitation, under affiliation to a leading university.
As part of our WASH Advisory program, we provide PMU services to central, state, and local governments in both urban and rural areas to support implementation of SBM, JJM, and AMRUT schemes. Our community WASH programs are currently ongoing in 15 locations across 8 states and 1 Union Territory in India.
We are a multi-disciplinary team that tackle complex multi-faceted problems of behaviour change, quality of service, and sustainability of WASH interventions. We are looking for experienced professionals to work with us towards our visions of “a world where all the communities have access to safe, protected and sustainable drinking water and sanitation services, with improved hygiene practices”.
We are looking for experienced professionals to join our vibrant team.
About the Project
WASH Institute is looking to recruit in 6 states. This is towards a rural water security project. We will hire for the position once the project is awarded (likely June 2026).
Role Overview
Serves as the primary nodal representative to coordinate the project at the state level.
Key Responsibilities
• Liaison: Facilitate state-level coordination and liaison for smooth project implementation.
• Advisory: Provide water security inputs for learning materials and technical guidebooks.
• Facilitation: Lead state-level steering committees and workshops.
Qualification and Experience
• Education: Master’s degree in earth sciences, natural resources management, social sciences
• Experience: 10 years in natural resources/rural development; 5 years supporting national or state missions and schemes.
• Leadership: 3 years of management experience leading teams
• Languages: Mastery or native-like proficiency in the regional language of the assigned state and Hindi, plus advanced professional proficiency in English.
How to Apply?
Please fill in the form at this link online on or before 28th February 2026. No other submission or communication is required.
Application for Recruitment of Consultant (https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/g7ITk4Vn)
In case of specific queries or difficulties with filling the above form please write to careers@washinstitute.org, with subject line “Application for Recruitment of Consultant”. Do not send CVs via email.
WASH Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women candidates to apply. WASH Institute does not discriminate candidates based on age, caste, class, sex, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability, and health.
