Opportunities

Community Facilitator - WaterAid

Location: Uttar Pradesh - Bahraich Contract Duration: 2 Years 7 Months Apply Before: 05 July, 2025

Author : India Water Portal

About the Organisation :

WaterAid India, has been at the forefront of improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and good hygiene services for the last 38 years

We are committed to pioneering innovative, community-driven solutions to address WASH challenges in some of the most underserved and marginalized communities in India. Our mission extends beyond service delivery to empowering communities through fostering leadership, building local ownership of WASH solutions, and driving long-term sustainability.

Our unique operating model leverages partnerships with government institutionscivil society, and private sector stakeholders to achieve scalable impact. WaterAid India exists to ensure that no one is left behind in accessing clean water, improved sanitation, and hygiene, creating a healthier, equitable, and more sustainable future for all.

Our work leverages demonstration models, community-level advocacy, and collaboration with government bodies to scale impactful solutions and expand sustainable Water, sanitation and Hygiene services. With operations spanning 10 states, 40 districts, 1,245 villages and four towns/cities, WaterAid India reached over 12,00,000 individuals in 2023-24 through our WASH programs. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Build rapport with communities, rural bodies, and frontline functionaries in the intervention area.

  • Conduct regular field-level meetings.

  • Facilitate behavior change communication campaigns around water and water security.

  • Identify and develop the capacities of communities, particularly women, as leaders and water champions.

  • Build and strengthen community institutions and O&M (Operation & Maintenance) committees to ensure sustainability of water recharge infrastructure created under the project or by the government.

  • Ensure all project-related mandatory MIS (Management Information System) records at the community and institution level are properly maintained and updated.

  • Activate and form mandated institution committees and water user groups.

  • Conduct community-level meetings.

  • Mobilize local community members for various meetings.

  • Mobilize funds for hardware construction.

  • Undertake discussions with institution heads on O&M and financial contributions.

  • Monitor hardware construction works in coordination with technicians.

  • Undertake water security sensitization programs including campaigns, water quality testing, and awareness programs.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher. An additional qualification in water, sanitation, or hygiene education is an added advantage

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant work experience in a reputed NGO.

Skills, Aptitude and Attitude:

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Experience in community mobilization, institution building, and behavior change.

  • Experience with rural or urban water conservation projects is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

  1. Download the Application Form

    Click the button below to download the required form as a Word document.

    Download Form

  2. Prepare Your Documents

    Please prepare the following three documents:
    1. The completed Application Form
    2. Your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    3. A Cover Letter

  3. Email Your Application

    Attach all three documents and email them to waindiahr@wateraid.org using the exact subject line shown below.

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