Programme Officer
 WaterAid India
 Location: Bhopal
 Last Date: July 3, 2011
 

WaterAid India

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and the differently abled are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Programme Officer – 1 Position (Location Bhopal)

The package for the position will be around Rs.6.6 lakhs Gross per annum

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified professionals with significant experience in one or more areas of Urban Governance, reforms, and Urban WASH technologies for the position of Programme Officer for its office in Bhopal.

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

WaterAid has operations in 26 countries of Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region. In India WaterAid operates as a liaison Office (Country Office) in New Delhi and Additional Liaison (Regional) Offices in Bangalore, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Bhubaneshwar. In 10 states across the country WaterAid supports the work of a large number of national and regional NGOs in the provision of safe and effective water and sanitation for poor and marginalized communities. Our team of professionals includes programme, policy and finance staff. India Country Programme is one of WaterAid’s most established programmes in Asia with a total of 54 staff. WAI’s programme focus in the coming five years will be promoting and securing the rights and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation for many poor people through direct services and millions more through our influencing work. This will include significant inputs of research, documentation, advocacy, networking and supporting NGOs.  

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified candidates for the position of Programme Officer for its Office in Bhopal.  The post holder is responsible to develop and manage the delivery of WAI urban programme in the region, promote and develop partnerships ensuring high quality sustainable work - safe water, sanitation and hygiene rights - efficiently, economically and effectively and in a manner consistent with WaterAid’s strategy, values and approach. The Programme Officer is responsible for monitoring of programme and budget of WaterAid’s work in the state. Will support advocacy and networking in the region and be constantly updated on the sector developments. Regularly engage with partners, sector players, local governments and other institutions and support their capacity building. The post holder reports to the Regional Manager and is part of WaterAid India Regional team. 

Essential requirements for the post are Master’s degree in urban planning or urban studies or other relevant fields with 5 years total experience 3 years which should in urban sector, impressive experience in urban governance, reforms, city planning, coordinating, dialoguing with state, working with local NGO partners, independently planning and implementing, and demonstrable analytical skills. Desirable qualifications are experience of working INGOs, and donor reporting. 

This post is offered on a 4-year fixed-term contract normally renewable at the end of contract; however it can also be renewed as we transit into an Indian entity. 

For more information and to apply, please download the Job Description and application form http://www.wateraid.org/india/default.asp. Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's standard application form will be considered.  Completed applications should be sent to waindhr@wateraid.org

Closing date: 3 July 2011. Only Shortlisted candidates will be intimated of the interview.