Technical Officer, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute)

Location: Tripura

Apply by: 10th may 2026

Job Description:
Position Tile: Technical Officer
Number of Vacancy: 1
Project Name: Integrated school and community WASH project
Location: Dhalai District, Ambasa, Tripura.
Employment type: Regular
Employment Duration Open Ended

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

The Key roles and responsibilities of the Technical Officer are as follows:
• Planning and designing the community/school toilet construction/renovation plans in discussion with the community, school authority and children.
• Providing technical support in Implementing the construction related works in both schools & communities.
• Coordinate with the contractor, masons on the plan/designs/estimated and about construction techniques/procedures for proper implementation of planned work.
• Assist and Monitor the contractor, masons in foundation marking/setting up foundation for all new construction plans.
• Undertake regular field visits to construction sites for appropriate programme monitoring on daily basis with special focus on quality work. This requires critical assessment and verification on the implementing activities with actual plan of work and provided necessary technical support and guidance, if required, for proper implementation.
• Undertake construction quality check in respect to quality of material used, foundation depth, mortar mix ratio, concrete mix ratio, wall alignments, perfection with measurements, horizontal and vertical levels, slopes, parallel and perpendicular checks etc, and deployment of skilled mason to execute the work with the proper finishing.
• Assist the contractor and masons to follow and comply with provided/recommended specifications for constructions
• Prepare technical drawings and estimates for any construction work as and when required (in consultation with the Technical Expert of WASH Institute).
• Prepare and submit Plan of Action and accomplishment report to the line manager on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Support the line manager to monitor and review the progress of the project and effectively act to meet necessary requirements related to the programme goals and objectives.
• Support the reporting line manager to accomplish the urgent assignments if any.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• B.E. / B. Tech / DCE in Civil Engineering from reputed institute.
• Work experience required: Minimum five years’ experience in construction work; preferably the construction of water-sanitation facilities in school viz. construction of School sanitary block , hand washing station, drinking water station etc.
• Good writing skills, AutoCAD drawing, estimate preparation etc.
• Basic understanding of WASH sector; must have interest of working in the sector.
• Fluency in English is essential with regional languages (Bengali).
• Must have own two-wheeler with valid driving license

How to Apply?

Please submit your updated curriculum vitae (CV), including 200 words cover letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the job of Technical Officer.

Applications can be e-mailed to careers@washinstitute.org.

The last date to submit your application is 10th May 2026 with subject Job Application – “Technical Officer, Dhalai”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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