Job Description

Job Description:

Job titleDistrict Technical Specialist

Grade7

LocationBahraich, Uttar Pradesh

No. of Positions1

Reporting toDistrict Coordinator

Contract DurationDecember 31, 2027

About Organisation:

Org is registered in India as a not-for-profit company under Chapter 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Org seeks to improve the quality of life of 5,000,000 households – with a special emphasis on the vulnerable by 2029 through the provision of climate-resilient and sustainable WASH services via demonstration, institution strengthening, and the effective utilization of public resources. We work in rural and urban areas and seek to deepen our presence in states we operate in and to workin small towns. Thanks to our amazing supporters, we have reached millions of people with these three essentials – clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene – enabling communities to unlock their potential to break free from the cycle of poverty and to change lives for good.

We will not stop. Not until clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene are a normal part of everyday life for everyone, everywhere.

Roles & Responsibility:

• Anchor all technical interventions related to implementation of infrastructure in the
• Provide support and monitor timely completion of all infrastructure work planned in the project with excellent quality.
• Undertake the development of infrastructure design and implementation through site assessments, technical estimations, engineering drawings & designs
• Support and guide field team to ensure standard quality of infrastructure interventions in the
• Responsible to ensure adherence to technical standards and compliance to technical guidelines and policies in the project
• Undertake monitoring visits to sites to ensure adherence to quality
• Develop village level plans related to grey water, water quality, water budgeting & source sustainability,
• Build capacity of team and community members in understanding infrastructure plans
• Strengthen community processes for operation and maintenance of WASH infrastructure and ground water management technologies

Other responsibilities:

• Support for regular project updates and donor
• Facilitate project related assessment, monitoring/quality assurance and donor visits
• Identify and establish rapport with other experts who can add value to efforts with regard to the
• Review of MIS for timeliness and correctness of all infrastructures related
• Support and facilitate Purchase Requisitions (Technical) as per timeline and
• Support internal and external
• Ensuring compliance to the organization’s policy and procedures, such as risk management, Health and Safety policy, Water Quality Protocols, etc.

Eligibilities and Qualifications:

Education:

1. Post-graduate/graduate degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering or environmental engineering Experience:
2. Work experience between 3-5years in a similar organizational/ functional
3. Experience of working on the issue of water & sanitation and ground water management will be desirable

Skills, Aptitude and Attitude:

1. The Candidate should possess excellent computer skills in MS Office and relevant applications
2. Self-driven, motivated and with a problem-solving skill from a techno-economic point of view will be preferred
3. Professional language proficiency in English and Hindi (depending on location opted for).
4. Familiarity with design and drawing in software like AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro and digital methods (GIS) will be an added advantage.
5. Willingness to travel
6. Hands on approach to problem solving and trouble shooting
7. Able to prioritize, set and meet deadline

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on organisational needs and priorities, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Women and the differently abled are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can send their jobs@aksartalent.com with the subject line “ District Technical  Specialist”