Local recruitment: Programme Lead – WASH and Water Resources 

Sankala Foundation

South Delhi, Delhi, India 🇮🇳

Key Responsibilities / Scope of Work

  • Lead research and implementation of programmes related to WASH, IWRM, water security, and water governance.
  • Provide leadership to the WASH, Water Resource Management & Governance team and ensure high-quality policy research and programme implementation.
  • Develop research design, field studies, data analysis, and quality assurance for projects.
  • Develop project proposals, frameworks, and funding strategies.
  • Build and manage partnerships with government departments, research institutions, NGOs, and donors.
  • Support evidence-based policy engagement at state and national levels.

Essential Qualifications

  • Education: Postgraduate degree in Public Health Engineering, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related field. A Ph.D is desirable.
  • Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of relevant professional experience in the water and/ or WASH sector. Demonstrated experience in policy research, programme implementation, experience of leading a diverse team, and engagement with government and parastatal organisations.

Required Skills for Potential Candidates

  • Strong analytical and writing skills.
  • Deep understanding of issues related to water governance, WASH, public service delivery, utilities, IWRM, hydrology and water economics in India.
  • Proven leadership and multi-project management capabilities.
  • Experience in proposal development and resource mobilisation.
  • Ability to work independently in a mission-mode, inter-disciplinary environment.

Remuneration: Matching to the non-governmental sector.

4 days remaining

Apply by 21 June, 2026

POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development