EAII Advisors Regional Coordinator-Vizag
Evidence Action, India
Job Description
This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India.
Position Overview
Job Title: Regional Coordinator
Employment Status:Consultant
Term: upto June 30, 2024
Location:Vizag
Number of positions:4
EAII Advisors invites applications for the positionof Regional Coordinator to be based in Vizag.
About the Position:
The Regional Coordinator will report to the State Safe Water Manager (SSWM) and will be required to work in close coordination with various team members from the state team. The RC will represent EAII’s Water Treatment Pilot at the regional/district level and provide technical support to strengthen the implementation of the water treatment pilot. RC will work closely with the region/district/block officials of the state government department of water, Jal Jeevan Mission, and community stakeholders. The RC will be responsible for the installation, operation, and coordination of their designated water treatment sites.
Responsibilities:
Advocacy
RC will be the contact person for regional/district/block level officials and will maintain good working relationships with senior officials of the regional/district administration. Their interaction with these officials will be guided and have approvals from the state office
Represent Evidence Action in engagement with communities and local populations to inform them of the piloted water treatment devices and serve as the pilot focal point for any community-level challenges
Lead water treatment training and sensitizations for government officials, local stakeholders, water service committees, site personnel, and communities
Project Implementation
Support SSWM across all phases of the pilot from pilot establishment to implementation to scale down and transition
Travel to various locations in allocated regions for around 15 working days in a month, as per organization’s guidelines and program requirements
Facilitate access to water treatment sites for suppliers, contractors, consultants, information management firms, and organizational leadership
Oversee installation, operation, and maintenance of water treatment devices in designated region
Hold suppliers and contractors accountable for work, agreements, and warranties under contract
Work with the SSWM to manage and facilitate the data collection and information management firm(s) in your state to capture baseline, pilot conduct, and post-pilot information
Oversee assessment of each device’s installation process, operational feasibility, and device efficacy of water treatment technologies in your region
Participate in pilot team meetings as required
Maintain a learning perspective and throughout the process capture and document in written form lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations on devices, pilot design, and pilot implementation. Share regular daily status reports with the state team for all progress in their assigned area
Help inform a final recommendation and report to your state level government and Jal Jeevan Mission on the performance and efficacy of the water treatment technologies in their designated intervention points
Perform all duties as assigned from time to time by the SSWM, coordinate with other colleagues and support to other program staff
Requirements
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Essential
Graduate with 3-5 years of experience in the development sector preferably in the field of Water, Public Health, Sanitation, Hygiene with government or NGOs.
Demonstrated experience working with and managing suppliers and contractors
Ability to set priority and handle multiple task with ease
Detailed-oriented and accurate in work performance
Experience in program implementation at district, bock and community level
Experience of collaboration and coordination with government officials of Water or Health at regional, district and block levels
Good communication skills in Telugu and English
A valid driving license and a vehicle (2/4 Wheeler). (Please note that organization will not be providing any dedicated vehicle as per the policy. Consultants are responsible to make arrangements for their own vehicle).
Submission of copy of driving license is a must.
Computer skills, MS office.
Desirable
Understanding of local dialect is preferred
Strong coordination and follow up
Experience of capacity building of government stakeholders at district level and below
Experience in pr