Development Organiser (Wash)

AGA Infra Projects Private Limited; Muzaffarpur; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for family

Maternity/Paternity leave

5-day work week

Public holidays & festival breaks

Job summary

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India (AKRSP India) is seeking a Development Organizer (WASH) to support drinking water and sanitation programs at village level. You will mobilize communities, coordinate training, and help operate water schemes under supervision of the District Coordinator.

You will build relationships with local institutions to ensure inclusive, sustainable water services. The role emphasizes community engagement, field visits, and reporting, with travel to rural locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies or related field.
• Experience in WASH, community mobilization, or village-level institutions preferred.
• Strong communication skills in Hindi and local dialects; ability to train and facilitate.
• Proficiency in MS Office and maintaining field records.

Responsibilities

• Lead community awareness campaigns on safe drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Organize Jal Choupal sessions and WIMC meetings for water management discussions.
• Encourage participation of women and marginalized groups in water governance bodies.
• Assist District Coordinator in ground-level project execution and field monitoring.
• Coordinate training sessions and exposure visits for community members on water schemes.
• Prepare monthly activity reports and MIS updates; document case studies and success stories.

Skills

Community governance

WASH awareness

Hindi communication

MS Office data handling

Education

Postgraduate or Graduate in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies

Tools

MS Office Suite

MIS tools

Job description

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India (AKRSP India) is a non-denominational, non-political, non-government organization. AKRSP India was established in 1983 and it seeks to contribute to rural poverty reduction through community involvement and empowerment that leads to efficient management and an improved environment. For more details, please visit: https://www.akrspindia.org.in

Position Summary

The Development Organizer (WASH) will support the implementation of drinking water and sanitation programs at the village level. Working under the guidance of the District Coordinator, this role focuses on community mobilization, training coordination, and facilitating the smooth operation and maintenance of water schemes. The position involves building strong relationships with local institutions and ensuring that water services are inclusive, sustainable, and well-managed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Community Mobilization & Awareness

• Lead community awareness campaigns regarding safe drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, including Jal Choupal sessions, WIMC meetings to discuss water management.
• Encourage the participation of women and marginalized groups in all water committees and decision-making bodies.

2. Project Implementation & Quality

• Assist District Coordinator in the ground-level execution of Project.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the progress of project activities and ensure they follow established timelines.
• Help identify risks or implementation gaps in the field and suggest practical solutions to the District Coordinator.

3. Institutional Support & Training

• Provide continuous support and mentorship to Ward Implementation and Management Committees (WIMC).
• Coordinate training sessions and exposure visits for community members on the operation and maintenance of water schemes.
• Educate, Inform and aware the community on government guidelines and policies related to water supply operation and maintenance, water quality and rural governance.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of field activities report, attendance at meetings, and project progress.
• Prepare monthly reports, case studies, and success stories that highlight the impact of WASH initiatives.
• Support the update of MIS data to ensure accurate tracking of project targets.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Degree: Postgraduate or Graduate degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW), Rural Development, Development Studies, or a related field.

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of experience in WASH sector, community mobilization or village-level institutions.
• Experience in drinking water projects and working with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
• Experience working directly with rural communities, Ward level committees or Self-Help Groups (SHGs) is highly preferred.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Community Institutions: Basic understanding of village-level institutions and governance and the Panchayati Raj system.

WASH Focus: Familiarity with rural water supply schemes, water quality concepts, grey water management structures and basic hygiene practices.

Communication: Ability to communicate clearly in Hindi and local dialects to facilitate Jal Choupal and village meetings.

Data Entry: Basic proficiency in MS Office for maintaining field records and MIS data.

Preferred Attributes & Skills

• Knowledge: Good understanding of Piped Water Supply operation, water quality issues, and Panchayati Raj institutions, P.H.E.D department.
• Communication: Excellent coordination and training skills; fluency in Hindi and local language.
• Ethics: High ethical standards and transparency in community dealings.
• Technical: Proficiency in MS Office and basic data management.
• Willingness to Travel: Ready to travel extensively to rural project locations in Purnia.
• Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.
• On-site and off-site training opportunities.
• 5-day work week.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.
• 15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).
• 10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.
• Diwali break for 5 days every year.

We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply

Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process

Required Skills

MS Excel Documentation Programme Monitoring reporting, and presentation. Adaptibility training MIS tools Communication Data Management MS Word