Senior Program Officer

WASH Thematic & Uday Objectives

Ensure adequate access to safe and potable drinking water to socially and economically deprived sections of society

Ensure adequate access to safe sanitation to socially and economically deprived sections of society

Ensure affordable mechanism towards solid and liquid waste management at household level including fecal sludge management (FSM)

Encourage target group to inculcate appropriate WASH knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP)

Encourage and facilitate target group to take ownership to create sustenance

Engage and leverage Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)

Collaborating with Government Institutions and expert organisations

Position : Senior Programme Officer- WASH & Urban Development

Under the leadership of the Director, HCLFoundation, the assigned personnel will be responsible for planning, strategizing and monitoring of various projects related to WASH theme under HCLFoundation’s urban flagship Programme – ‘Uday by HCLFoundation’ across locations. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and implementation of projects and provide technical inputs in developing, reviewing and adding value to the strategies.

The position will be responsible for :

Strategy : Structuring WASH projects of HCL Foundation centred around universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water, adequate and equitable sanitation hygiene for all in accordance with the established Uday’s Framework, and in alignment with National / State Government policy guidelines and UN SDGs.

Identification of new, innovative and relevant opportunities to collaborate with local government in the city of Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh.

Grant Management : Ensuring effective execution of project activities by closely working with NGO partners both on programmatic as well as financial fronts.

Regular monitoring and field visit of project sites under WASH & Sanitation theme in select HCL Uday cities.

Setup clear mechanisms for beneficiary follow-up and documentation of the same.

Manage and plan effective use of resources in order to comply with the audit requirements.

Effective engagement of HCL employees across WASH & Sanitation projects through creative and engaging strategies (employee volunteering).

Networking with the concerned local and Government authorities and ensuring that the projects are in sync with the larger policy framework so as to leverage their support.

Maintaining database of NGOs across HCL Uday project areas and exploring synergies with relevant stakeholders (prospective NGO partners, State / National Government departments / agencies, Academic Institutions etc.).

Skilled in documentation and handling the partner organization for effective implementation through convergence mechanism and strategies impact based models with partners.

Attributes and experience :

4-6 years of experience in development sector and willingness to work in the field of WASH & Urban Development. Candidate having prior experience is desirable.

Management & organizational skills : well organized and able to coordinate a wide range of concurrent activities, prioritizing workload effectively to meet deadlines. Self-motivation to act independently and also to work collaboratively in a team.

Communication skills : ability to network well and collaborate / liaise with other stakeholders including District Administration and other agencies. Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing circumstances.

Computer Literacy : High proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Familiarity in any Statistical Package is desirable.

Ability to comprehend large data-sets in relational databases.

Fluency in English and Hindi for Senior Programme Officer stationed in Lucknow is highly desirable.

Qualifications and Skills :

Master’s degree in Social Sciences / Public Policy / Management or related field. Master / Post Graduation is highly desirable.

Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.

Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player.

Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Remuneration : Salary commensurate with experience.