(Required Exp.)

6 - 8 Years

(Job Location)

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh

(Job Code)

RCG_3013

Name of Organisation

Society for Development Alternatives

Position

Senior Manager

Qualification

Post Graduation

Domain

Resilient Community Group

Location

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh

No. of Positions

1

Experience

6 - 8 Years

Job Type

Contract

Job description

- Job Description:

Name of Organisation

Development Alternatives Group

Position Title

Senior Manager - WaSH

Domain

Resilient Communities Group (RCG)

Location

TARAgram Orchha, Madhya Pradesh

No. of Position/s

1

Job Type

Fixed Term Contract

- About Development Alternatives Group

- Development Alternatives (DA) is a premier social enterprise pioneering sustainable development solutions since 1982. Headquartered in Recent Delhi, the mission of the Development Alternatives Group is to promote inclusive, equitable, and resilient national development by creating sustainable livelihoods at scale. Through integrated clean technology solutions, micro-enterprise development, and collaborative institutional ecosystems, DA bridges practice and policy, working with partners to catalyse large-scale action towards poverty eradication and environmental regeneration.

- DA’s work addresses the three interconnected crises of our time, Jobs, Resources, and Climate, through impact across three core areas: Livelihood Security & Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy and Climate Change & Ecosystem Restoration.

- These goals are advanced through nine interlinked programmes: Women’s Economic Empowerment, Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Greening of Industry, Sustainable Urban Ecosystems, Natural Ecosystem Restoration, Resource Access and Equity, Clean Technology Enterprises, Community Resource Management, and Local Institutions & SDG Action.

- With a multidisciplinary team of over 120 professionals committed to innovation and impact, DA has consistently demonstrated the ability to identify critical development challenges and design effective, scalable solutions.

- Over the past four decades, Development Alternatives has positively impacted the lives of more than 20 million people, building pathways for sustainable and inclusive growth.

- For more information about organisation, please visit www.devalt.org

- Context and Role

- The Resilient Communities Group (RCG) promotes resilient and self-reliant communities by advancing integrated solutions for natural resource management, water security, and equitable development. Under the Resource Access and Equity (RAE) Programme, this position will play a key role in planning, implementing, and monitoring initiatives focused on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH), Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), Water Sufficiency (WS), and Water Source Safety and Security (WSSS), helping to improve access to safe, sustainable, and climate-resilient water resources and sanitation services.

- The Senior Manager-WaSH will provide overall leadership for project planning, implementation, quality assurance, community engagement, and reporting. The role will ensure the integrated and timely delivery of soil and water conservation, livelihood enhancement, WaSH, menstrual hygiene management (MHM), water resilience, and institutional strengthening interventions, while maintaining compliance with budgetary, donor, and government requirements.

- Duties and Responsibilities:

- Programme planning and delivery

- - Lead the preparation and implementation of annual work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and activity schedules to ensure timely and effective project delivery.




- Oversee watershed planning processes, including Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), natural resource mapping, preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), and development of Watershed Development and Water Resource Safety and Security Plans.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH), water conservation, groundwater recharge, water quality management, climate-resilient infrastructure, watershed management, and nature-based solutions.
- Ensure the integration of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) within school- and community-based WaSH interventions through awareness generation, behaviour change communication, stigma reduction, improved access to affordable menstrual hygiene products, promotion of gender-responsive sanitation facilities, and environmentally sound menstrual waste management practices.
- Supervise the implementation of soil and moisture conservation measures, water harvesting structures, drainage line treatments, afforestation, pasture development, agroforestry, and other watershed restoration interventions.
- Ensure technical excellence, timely completion, and adherence to social, environmental, and safeguarding standards across all project activities and infrastructure works.

- Livelihoods and agriculture

- - Promote climate-resilient agriculture, water-efficient irrigation, soil health management, and crop diversification.
- Support formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations, and enterprise activities, with a focus on women, small and marginal farmers, and landless households.
- Link communities to government schemes (such as MGNREGS, PMKSY, and agriculture and horticulture programmes) to build convergence and leverage resources.

- Community institutions and governance

- - Support Watershed Committees, User Groups, and Gram Panchayats in planning, management, and sustaining assets.
- Build capacity of community institutions for operation and maintenance, water budgeting, and equitable water use.
- Integrate gender equality and social inclusion into project design, institutions, and decision-making.

- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

- - Establish and manage the project monitoring system, including baseline, indicators, and periodic progress and impact assessments.
- Track groundwater levels, soil moisture, vegetation cover, and agricultural and income outcomes, using GIS and remote sensing where appropriate.
- Document lessons, case studies, and good practices for learning and policy dialogue.

- Management, finance, and reporting

- - Manage the project budget, ensuring compliance with donor, government, and organisational financial rules.
- Prepare quarterly, annual, and donor reports and present results to funders and stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the project team and manage relationships with partner NGOs, contractors, and consultants.

- Stakeholder engagement

- - Coordinate with district and block administration, line departments, PRIs, VWSCs, schools, SHGs, CSOs, research institutions, donors, and CSR partners and facilitate convergence with relevant government schemes and represent DA in meetings, workshops, and technical forums.




- Represent the project at review meetings, workshops, and networks.

- Qualifications and Experience

- - Master's degree in Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science, Civil/Water Resources Engineering, Rural Development, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in watershed development or integrated natural resource management, including 3 years in a team leadership or project management role.
- Demonstrated experience with participatory, community-based approaches and working with Panchayati Raj Institutions.
- Strong knowledge of watershed technologies, hydrology and water budgeting, and soil and water conservation.
- Experience managing budgets, donor- or government-funded projects, and reporting.
- Fluency in English and Hindi with strong written and presentation skills.

- Desirable

- - Experience with climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, or ecosystem restoration.
- Working knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, and digital data collection tools.
- Experience with gender-responsive and socially inclusive programming.
- Familiarity with CSR, bilateral, or multilateral donor requirements.
- Ability to apply AI tools in project work, such as satellite imagery analysis for land-use change, automated data analysis, rainfall and groundwater modelling, and report drafting, with sound judgement on data quality, privacy, and community consent.

- Key Competencies

- - Strategic and systems thinking, with the ability to integrate technical, social, and institutional dimensions.
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Team leadership, mentoring, and delegation.
- Analytical ability and attention to data quality.
- Willingness to spend significant time in the field, including remote locations.
- Integrity, accountability, and commitment to gender equality, social inclusion, safeguarding, and community-led development.
- Ability to monitor and analyse programme data, prepare reports and documentation, and use MS Office and MIS tools.
- Strong focus on quality, accuracy, and timely delivery; well organised and able to work under pressure.

- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

- - Physical and financial targets achieved against the annual work plan.
- Quality and functionality of structures and assets created.
- Area brought under improved water, soil, and vegetation management.
- Increase in groundwater availability, irrigated area, and agricultural productivity.
- Participation of women and marginalised groups in institutions and decisions.
- Timeliness and quality of reports, audits, and donor compliance.
- Functioning and sustainability of community institutions.

- Working Conditions

- Based at TARAgram Orchha, district Niwari, Madhya Pradesh, with frequent travel to project villages and the Head Office in New Delhi. The role may involve extended field stays and working outside standard hours during peak implementation or reporting periods.

- How to Apply?

- Please submit your updated curriculum vitae (CV), including a 200-word cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position of “Senior Manager - WaSH”.

- Applications can be e-mailed to [email protected]. The last date to submit your application is 15 November 2026, with the subject line “Job Application - Senior Manager -WaSH”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

- Our Mission

- To create models that generate sustainable livelihoods in large numbers.

- Our Vision

- A world where every citizen can live a secure, healthy and fulfilling life, in harmony with nature.

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