WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women
and the differently abled are particularly encouraged to apply.
Research Officer
Location: New Delhi
WaterAid India invites applications from
experienced and qualified professionals, to develop and manage research on
Water and Sanitation, with particular emphasis on exclusion, water security,
including integrated water resource management and water quality and associated
issues of poverty, gender, exclusion, and health impact
WaterAid is an international nongovernmental
organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe
water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries.
WaterAid has operations in 26 countries of Africa,
Asia and the Pacific Region. In India WaterAid operates as a liaison Office
(Country Office) in New Delhi and Additional Liaison (Regional) Offices in
Bangalore, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Bhubaneshwar. In 10 states across the country
WaterAid supports the work of a large number of national and regional NGOs in
the provision of safe and effective water and sanitation for poor and
marginalized communities. Our team of professionals includes programme, policy
and finance staff. India Country Programme is one of WaterAid’s most
established programmes in Asia with a total of 54 staff. WAI’s programme focus
in the coming five years will be promoting and securing the rights
and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation for many
poor people through direct services and millions more through our influencing
work. This will include significant inputs of research, documentation,
advocacy, networking and supporting NGOs.
WaterAid India invites applications from experienced
and qualified candidates for the position ofResearch Officer forits
Office in New Delhi. Research Officer will be working
within the Policy Unit to develop and manage research on Water and Sanitation,
with particular emphasis on exclusion, water security, including integrated
water resource management and water quality and associated issues of poverty,
gender, exclusion, and health impact. The post holder will also be responsible
for documentation which includes the publication of newsletters and updating
the resource centre. The post holder reports to the Head of Policy at
WaterAid Country Office at New Delhi.
Essential requirements for the post are Post
graduation (or equivalent) qualification in one of the following areas: social
sciences, international development, economics, Water/Natural Resource
management, environment, social policy, engineering, mass communication.
Minimum five years experience of working in development field with atleast two
years experience in policy research and/or advocacy activities. Understanding
of research techniques and exceptional communications and presentation skills.
Additional qualification in water, sanitation, hygiene education will be an
added advantage.
Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
For further information on this job vacancy, please
visit www.wateraid.org/jobs. Please note
that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid's standard application
form will be considered.Completed applications should be sent
to waindhr@wateraid.org Closing date: 2ndMarch
2014. Only Shortlisted candidates will be intimated of the interview.
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