Programme Coordinator - Technical

SPC Management; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jal Seva Charitable Foundation (JSCF) in Bengaluru, Karnataka invites applications for the role of Programme Coordinator - Technical Grade 5. The position focuses on technical design, field implementation of water and sanitation projects, and QA/QC compliance across state districts.

Requires 10+ years in infrastructure with NGO exposure and strong AutoCAD skills. The role includes capacity building, data collection, reporting, and collaboration with government bodies to advance climate-resilient

Qualifications

• Graduate/Post Graduate degree in Civil/Structural engineering.
• 10+ years of infrastructure experience, NGO exposure preferred.
• Experience training WASH field teams and coordinating with government departments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drawings & modelling; Loop Through.
• MS Office knowledge; familiarity with Indian Standards and QA/QC.
• Fluent in Hindi and English; at least one regional language.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design and implementation support to the State Programme Director and district teams.
• Lead site selection, DPRs, technical designs, estimates, BOQs and on-site execution of WASH infra.
• Draft/update schedules of rates as per state norms; ensure field guidance across stages.
• Monitor quality, cost optimization, and performance of vendors and contractors.
• Lead field surveys, mapping, need assessments; collect and manage technical data.
• Develop training and knowledge sharing at district/state levels; support procurement procedures.
• Engage external experts; support partnerships and policy interfaces.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting & modeling

MS Office

Hindi

English

Regional language

Project coordination

Education

Civil / Structural engineering (Graduate/PG)

Tools

AutoCAD

Loop Through

Job description

Job Description

Job title Programme Coordinator - Technical Grade 5 Location Bengaluru, Karnataka Reporting to State Program Director No. of Positions 1 Contract Duration Three years

About the Organisation

Jal Seva Charitable Foundation (JSCF) is registered in India as a not-for-profit company under Chapter 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. JSCF,

WAIs Programme focus in the next five years is on ensuring access to safe and assured drinking water in the households, as well as safely managed sanitation at both the household and habitation level. Further, we seek to ensure that anganwadis, schools and health care facilities have adequate and appropriate water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure. Finally, we seek to create integrated water and sanitation solutions in small towns. In all of these efforts, ensuring climate resilience of infrastructure and systems is critical. We seek to do this through demonstration and the provision of technical and knowledge support to governments at all levels who can facilitate adoption on scale. Implementation is primarily through our own field teams.

Roles & Responsibility

• - 1. Technical Design and Implementation Support • Provide technical support to the State Programme Director, mentoring and guidance extended to district teams in the design, piloting, and implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure and technology interventions in operational districts in the State. • Lead and guide / support site selection, DPR preparation, technical designs, estimates, BOQs, and onsite implementation of WASH and Bulk water conservation infrastructures. • Draft and update Schedules of Rates for civil works in line with state government norms and operational district contexts. • Provide continuous field-based and on-call technical guidance to district teams across planning, execution, and troubleshooting stages.
• 2. Quality Assurance, Monitoring, and Evidence Generation • Ensure all hardware activities adhere to WaterAid quality standards, technical norms, and sustainability principles. • Ensure best quality and value for money across all WASH infrastructure works in the state through technical vetting, cost optimization, and close guidance, monitoring, and performance review of vendors and contractors. • Monitor implementation quality and performance of technical interventions; generate evidence, document learning, and recommend course correction where required. • Lead and guide field surveys, participatory mapping, scoping studies, and need assessments to inform planning and design. • Collect, analyse, and manage technical data from primary and secondary sources for effective implementation and sustainability.
• 3. Thematic Technical Support (WASH & Water Conservation) • Provide direct technical leadership on WASH infrastructure, Sanitation facilities, bulk water recharge and conservation, and groundwater management, water quality interventions under different projects to achieve water neutrality / positive for industries. • Support preparation of technical notes, concept designs, and innovation pilots aligned with programme objectives and state priorities in consultation with Senior Technical Advisor.
• 4. Capacity Building and Knowledge Support • Build technical capacities of district coordinators, District Technical Specialists, water technicians, and project teams through structured trainings and on-the-job mentoring on sustainability and quality in infrastructure. • Support and deliver technical presentations and knowledge sharing at district, state, and regional platforms. • Support organisation of learning dissemination events at state and district levels.
• 5. Reporting, Systems, and Compliance • Contribute to donor reports, internal technical reporting, and documentation of infrastructure outcomes. • Review MIS data related to infrastructure activities for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. • Extend support in timely delivery of all technical outputs and commitments under Odisha and West Bengal state programme plans. • Follow and support procurement and financial procedures related to technical works and expenditures.
• 6. Partnerships, Policy Support, and Institutional Engagement • Support the State Programme Directors in state-specific policy engagement, technical assistance partnerships, and institutional coordination. • Identify and build linkages with external experts and technical institutions to strengthen programme quality and innovation. • Support proposal development and technical inputs for new programmes and partnerships.
• 7. Cross-cutting Responsibilities • Participate in and support assessments, monitoring missions, quality assurance exercises, donor visits, and audits. • Undertake any other technical or programme responsibilities as assigned, aligned with broader organisational commitments.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Qualification: • Graduate / Post Graduate degree in Civil / Structural engineering
• Experience: • Having more than 10 years of experience in infrastructure out of which atleast 5 years’ experience in a non-governmental organization or similar institution, supporting planning, design, estimate and implementation of projects on WASH and source sustainability through bulk water conservation includes Dams and innovative solutions.
• • Experience in imparting technical training on WASH to field implementation team.
• • Experience working in close coordination with government departments is desirable.
• 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
• • Strong commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and integrity in procurement, vendor management, measurement, billing, and execution of civil works, with ability to prevent and address quality dilution, and misuse of resources.
• • Proficiency in Hindi, English and at least one regional language.
• • Excellent organizational, logistical and communication skills, good writing skills
• • Knowledge & understanding of the local cultural context, governance and systems will be desirable.

WaterAid India (Jal Seva Charitable Foundation) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. All recruitment decisions are made purely based on merit, qualifications and alignment with the role and organizational values - without discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected under Indian law.