DEPARTMENT: Water For People India Trust
REPORTS TO: Project Officer (Programmatic reporting) & Sr. Engineer (Technical reporting)
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None
POSITION OBJECTIVE or JOB SUMMARY:
The Junior Project Engineer will supervise the technical aspect for the ITC MSK-Child Friendly Infrastructure & Awareness– WASH in Schools and Groundwater Recharge Project in Kolkata, West Bengal. The role involves preparation of technical documentation, site assessments and measurements, preparation of designs and cost estimates, supervision of construction and renovation works, training support, and quality assurance to ensure timely, technically sound, and quality implementation of infrastructure interventions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
1. Technical Documentation
• Prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) adhering to timelines & deadlines with accurate technical designs, CAD drawings, cost estimates, and on-site measurements for WASH and groundwater recharge structures
• Maintain necessary technical records, measurements, photographs, and progress documentation.
2. Need Assessment & Site Selection
Conduct Need Assessment and guide feasibility studies if needed, and scope all technical possibilities for infrastructural interventions
3. Implementation
• Coordinate with the project team, contractors, and masons to ensure construction/ implementation work is in line with approved technical designs, specifications and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve site level technical issues during implementation
• Support measurement verification, work completion assessment, and handover of completed infrastructure interventions.
4. Quality Assurance
Conduct regular/routine site inspections to verify construction quality, material usage, proper mix ratios, workmanship and structural soundness.
5. Tendering Process Support
Help draft technical specifications for tenders and support the evaluation of technical bids.
6. Training & Orientation
• Support orientation and training sessions for masons and contractors on design specifications and construction best practices.
• Conduct DPR orientation for stakeholders at project sites after vendor finalization, explaining the approved design, scope of work, and implementation requirement
7. Site Monitoring & Reporting
Undertake a minimum of five site visits per project as per need in a month, monitor progress, and submit monthly progress reports & checklists to the reporting
8. Duty Allocation
Undertake any other task as assigned by Project Officer/ Program Support Manager/ Sr. Engineer
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Diploma / bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Minimum 1 year of experience in infrastructure projects, preferably in WASH, schools, or groundwater recharge structures.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and drawings (AutoCAD proficiency preferred).
• Good knowledge of construction materials, techniques, and quality control standards.
• Strong field orientation and ability to work in rural settings.
• Fluency in Bangla (preferred) and working knowledge of English and Hindi
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Ability to travel up to 60% of the time locally for site monitoring / need assessment purpose
• This position works primarily in the field office
• Candidates must have legal authorization to work and reside in India. Proof of residency or work authorization will be requested during the recruitment process.
BEHAVIORS AND COMPETENCIES:
Connect to Mission – Understand and embrace the mission of Water For People; work to connect day to day tasks to mission; can explain Water For People’s purpose
Manage through Ambiguity – Can recognize problems or opportunities when they arise and act to resolve; readily formulate multiple solutions through problem or issue analysis; is comfortable making and defending recommendations
Demonstrate Cultural Awareness – Demonstrate a global mindset; value cultural differences and take into consideration in any given situation; move easily between people from different backgrounds and cultures; can work outside comfort zone
Action-oriented – Recognize additional actions that will improve quality or facilitate achievement of outcomes; does not hesitate to do more than expected, but may overextend; see opportunities beyond job description and recognize those they can handle and those that require higher level input; think outside the box, anticipate how actions affect the team
Sense of Team – Build effective working relationships at all levels of the organization; align own behavior with the needs or priorities of the team; promote teamwork among groups; discourage “us versus them” thinking; know and consider the capabilities of coworkers
Note: This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role, but it is not an exhaustive list. Your manager may assign additional duties as needed to support the success of the organization or the success of this position.
Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees, preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace. During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and in accordance with the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.
Water For People is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to creating a culture of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Water For People strives to create and maintain a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, tribal affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, disability, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, Parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status or other social identities is critical to our ability to have a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.
Our commitment ensures that we:
· Have a different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
· Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating each other with dignity, respect, and appreciation enabling us to feel welcome, supported, and valued.
· Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders within our diverse communities.
· Have diversity of thought, perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents that will support our mission to develop high-quality drinking water and sanitation services are available to Everyone Forever.
