About the Organisation :
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 institutions, civil 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.
Supporting/building capacity of district teams and community volunteers to use field testing kits and community mobilization for water quality monitoring and surveillance.
Develop and establish Water Quality Testing protocol for testing procedure at Community level and training module for training on water quality testing process.
To use a mobile field-testing kit or innovative water quality testing technologies to undertake water quality tests at the district level of all samples found to be contaminated as per the field testing kits and a random sample of other tests to check the veracity of the results of the field testing kits.
To ensure that all data of water quality testing at a state level is collected, collated and shared at a community level, with district and state teams and through our PMEL systems.
On field Water sample collection for Water Quality Testing and sharing of water quality test results at community level and with relevant stakeholders. To randomly check for quality – sample collection as well as testing.
Prepare and submit water quality test reports and maintain records of test reports.
Advise the Programme Team on the water quality contamination levels and suggest on appropriate actions/mitigation measures to be taken (e.g., advising on infrastructure, remediation strategies, or policy advocacy).
Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual water quality reports on online reporting portal.
Ensure necessary procurements related to water quality reagents and other tools.
Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry with 2-3 years of work experience in Water Quality Testing Lab will be preferred.
Work experience on Water quality testing process and working as Water Quality Analyst/ Laboratory technician at District/ State level will be preferred
Experience on community-based engagement and intervention on Water Quality testing mitigation measures
In depth skills and knowledge on water quality testing and analysis
Understanding of Drinking Water Standards and guidelines
Working on online reporting application and Computer application
Fluency in English preferred. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders especially at District level
Good knowledge of the issues related to the WASH
A clear and sound understanding of national development context, especially in water and sanitation
Leadership skills - Strategic, decisive, action oriented, and adaptable
Strong ability to lead, nurture and empower staff and partners at every level
Fluency in verbal and written English and Hindi/local language
Superior networking abilities
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Prepare Your Documents
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1. The completed Application Form
2. Your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. A Cover Letter
Email Your Application
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Application for the position of Water Quality Specialist
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