Job Description

SectorSocial DevelopmentAbout the AgencyThe Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.AutoReqId3997BRAgencyAga Khan FoundationSalarySalary and package to attract the best candidateRegionSouth AsiaThe requirements

• Post-graduate in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Rural Management, Rural Development or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the field of rural development. Preference will be given to candidates having experience of managing water sanitation and hygiene programmes. Experience of working on rural water supply schemes and infrastructure development will be an added advantage
• Strong skills in budgeting and financial management, team management, reporting and M&E
• Ability to establish strong linkages and liaisons with government and other stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills in Hindi and English, both written and verbal
• Solution-oriented, creative problem-solver, who can be versatile and is willing to work around obstacles
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office especially in MS Word and PowerPoint along with database management

The positionPosition Name: Programme Manager (Rural Drinking Water Supply Programme)
Position Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Reporting To: State Programme Manager (Uttar Pradesh)
Position Tenure: Full-time employment contract up to 31st July 2025, renewable based on project funding and need.Programme Summary
In partnership with charity: water, AKF has initiated a rural drinking water supply programme that is in alignment with AKF\'s overall WASH strategy and the Government of India\'s flagship scheme of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) that aims to provide assured potable water through tap connections to every rural household by 2024.Position Summary:
The Programme Manager will lead and implement the programme in the identified villages of Barabanki and Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. S/he will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the programme as well as ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, impactful programme as per agreed timelines. The position will provide strategic direction to the implementation team comprising of Civil engineers, Area Coordinators for the two districts, an M&E position and a Finance and Admin Assistant.Roles and Responsibilities:Programme Planning and Implementation

• Lead, supervise and monitor the programme team as per the approved implementation plan. As team leader, the position will be required to mentor and handhold the project implementation team and provide strategic direction to ensure the delivery of a high-quality programme.
• Plan and prepare a detailed implementation schedule for the \'Rural Water Supply Schemes Programme\' with the programme team
• Ensure the implementation of a community-centric approach in all activities, commencing with community mobilization, and empowerment of village institutions for participatory planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of proposed water supply schemes
• Promotion of WASH-related livelihood opportunities such as SHG-led O&M Model, hand-pump repairing and water quality testing

Government Liaising and Institutional linkages

• Ensure that the implementation of the programme is aligned with the overall objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission and that the programme complements the achievement of the goals of the Mission
• Liaise, build, and maintain productive collaboration with block/ district/ state level Government officials (eg Rural Development Department, Panchayati Raj Department, MGNREGA etc.) and other agencies/ departments
• Support VWSC in finalizing & collecting of O&M costs/ water tariff and creating and maintaining financial records of collection and expenditure
• Support the Programme Coordinator and Civil Engineer in trial runs, commissioning and handover of the drinking water supply schemes with a robust plan of operation and maintenance.
• Ensure high-level engagement of the community and other stakeholders to ensure wider replication of the community-led piped water models integrated with source sustainability and greywater management

Ensuring high-quality programme delivery, review and monitoring

• Institutionalize systems for regular financial and programme reviews. Identify and resolve bottlenecks in implementation.
• Ensure visibility and communication of programme progress and achievements as per the grant agreement with the donor.
• Support the development of regular progress reports and programme briefs as required
• Implement a technology-based monitoring system at every level of implementation
• Carry out assigned administrative responsibilities as part of the management function

Documentation & Reporting

• Ensuring timely collection of programme data/reports, its review, update and submission/ dissemination at relevant forums
• Identify best practices and document lessons learned and share learning with relevant stakeholders
• Carry out any other additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the organization from time to time

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