Job Description

###### (Required Exp.)


##### 3 - 4 Years


###### (Job Location)


##### Orcha (Madhya Pradesh)


###### (Job Code)


##### DAD_3406


Name of Organisation Development Alternatives


Position Community Resource Person


Qualification Graduation, Post Graduation


Domain Development Action Domain


Location Orcha (Madhya Pradesh)


No. of Positions 1


Experience 3 - 4 Years


Job Type Contract


Job description • The Community Resource Person (CRP) will play a crucial role in implementing and promoting the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) by actively engaging with community members to foster sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices. As a local ambassador for the project, the CRP will work closely with villagers, panchayat members, and other stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and community ownership of JJM initiatives.



Key Responsibilities:



Community Mobilization and Awareness
• + Household Outreach: Conduct door-to-door visits to educate families on the importance of safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene.
+ Awareness Campaigns: Organize and lead community awareness activities, including water conservation, water-borne disease prevention, and clean sanitation practices.
+ Behaviour Change Promotion: Encourage safe water handling and storage practices within households.
• Village Action Plan Support
• + Assistance in Plan Preparation: Assist the community, including Gram Panchayat (GP) members in preparing village-level water action plans aligned with JJM objectives.
+ Meeting Facilitation: Support and participate in Gram Sabha meetings to advocate for WASH-related decisions and activities.
• Maintenance and Infrastructure Support
• + Infrastructure Monitoring: Regularly inspect local water sources, public water supply systems, and hand pumps, reporting non-functional units to the relevant authorities for timely repair.
+ Community Coordination for Maintenance: Encourage community members to participate in maintenance efforts, ensuring continued functionality of water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Formation and Strengthening of Committees
• + VWSC Jal Samitees Support: Facilitate the formation of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) and other relevant committees to promote local ownership and management of water resources.
+ Capacity Building: Assist in training VWSC members on their roles and responsibilities, helping them plan, manage, and monitor WASH activities in their villages.
• Capacity Building and Training
• + Community Training: Organize workshops and training sessions on topics like water quality testing, sanitation practices, and hygiene promotion.
+ Women and Youth Engagement: Mobilize and train women and youth leaders to act as advocates for WASH practices, fostering a sense of community responsibility.
• Record Keeping and Reporting
• + Data Collection and Reporting: Collect data on community needs, water and sanitation conditions, and progress on JJM activities, maintaining accurate records and reports for submission to the project team.
+ Feedback and Issue Resolution: Act as a bridge between the community and project team, communicating challenges, suggestions, and success stories to improve the project's effectiveness.
• Other Responsibilities
• + Additional Tasks: Undertake any other duties as needed to support the effective implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and promote sustainable WASH practices.
• Desired Skills and Qualifications :
• + Education: Minimum high school diploma; additional qualifications in community development or WASH-related fields preferred.
+ Experience: Prior experience in community engagement or fieldwork in rural development, health, or WASH sectors is an advantage.
+ Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse community members.
+ Local Knowledge: Familiarity with local languages, culture, and social structures within the village.
• Commitment to Development: Passionate about improving community health, water access, and sanitation practices.This role is ideal for individuals who are community-driven, proactive, and committed to creating positive change through direct engagement with rural communities. The CRP will be essential in building community trust and fostering sustainable water and sanitation practices