Technical Specialist

Job Description

Implementation of infrastructure and technical/technology interventions:

• Support to State Programme Director and district teams in implementing/ piloting infrastructure and technical interventions/ innovations related to water and sanitation in the WaterAid India’s operational districts of Bihar.
• This includes support in site selection, DPR preparation, onsite implementation support to district teams and monitoring of WASH infrastructure.
• Generate evidence on performance of technical interventions piloted under the State programme and ensure course correction if needed.
• Directly support WASH and water recharge/conservation and ground water management activities as defined under different projects.
• Draft Schedule of Rate for civil construction considering the applicable rates in operational districts and used by Work Departments of State Government.
• Providing on field and on call technical direction by supporting district teams in site selections, technical designs, finalizing technical notes, estimates, scoping studies and need assessment reports as required under the programme.
• Lead and guide field surveys and participatory mapping exercises.
• Collecting and analyzing all the technical information from primary and secondary sources needed for implementing and sustaining the hardware activities.
• Ensuring all hardware activities are in line with the organization’s quality standards.
• Building capacities of project teams, especially district coordinators, district water technicians and other stakeholders on technical sustainability aspects through specific and periodic training.
• Supporting technical presentations in related aspects at district/ state/ regional platforms.
• Supporting preparation of all the donor reports and internal reporting requirements.
• Support team in organizing events for learning dissemination at the State and District level.
• Support to State Programme Director by contributing to State specific policy developments and technical assistance partnerships.

Other responsibilities:

• Participate and support in WAI project related assessment, monitoring/quality assurance, donor visits, audit visits
• Identify and establish rapport with other experts who can add value to WAI’s efforts with regard to various WASH themes.
• Undertake any other activity/ work as directed by Line Manager or Supervisor looking at larger program commitments in WaterAid.
• Support in proposal writing.
• Review of MIS for timeliness and correctness of all infrastructure related outcomes.
• Ensure deliverables related to your responsibilities committed under planned interventions of the State.
• Follow financial procedure of WaterAid on procurement process and expenses.

Eligibilities and Qualifications:

Qualification:

• Graduate/ Degree in one of the following:

Civil engineering/ Environmental engineering with water/natural resource management/ Environmental science/ Hydrogeology/ any other related stream

Experience:

• Preferably having more than 5 years’ experience in a non-governmental organization or similar institution, supporting design, estimate and implementation of projects on WASH.
• Experience working in close coordination with government departments is desirable.
• Experience in imparting technical trainings.

Skills, Aptitude and Attitude:

• Proficiency in making AutoCAD Drawings & modelling, Loop Through. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of Indian Standards, QA&QC protocols, basic financial management and reporting relating to construction activities
• Proficiency in Hindi and English.
• Excellent organizational, logistical and communication skills, good writing skills
• Knowledge & understanding of the local cultural context, governance and systems will be desirable.