Job Description

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute), established in 2008, is a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing practical solutions to tackle a wide range of water, sanitation, hygiene and environmental issues in India and the neighbouring countries. WASH Institute aims to build the capacities of the sector through programs that provide a) training and academic courses, b) technical advisory and consultancy services, and c) grass roots community WASH programs.

WASH Institute has been conducting extensive training programs for government functionaries, private sector professionals, NGOs, and other practitioners with the objective of effective WASH implementation across the country. In addition, our academic campus offers Diploma and Masters level courses in sanitation, under affiliation to a leading university.

As part of our WASH Advisory program, we provide PMU services to central, state, and local governments in both urban and rural areas to support implementation of SBM, JJM, and AMRUT schemes. We are a multi-disciplinary team that tackle complex multi-faceted problems of behaviour change, quality of service, and sustainability of WASH interventions. We are looking for experienced professionals to work with us towards our visions of “a world where all the communities have access to safe, protected and sustainable drinking water and sanitation services, with improved hygiene practices”.

We are looking for experienced professional to join vibrant team.

Position: HR Manager

Number of vacancy: 1

Location: WASH Academy Campus, Reddiarchatram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu

Desired Qualification and Experience: Master’s in Human Resources Management with 7 to 10 years’ experience in Human Resources Management

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the human resource management team of the organization

• Partner with the management to understand and execute organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruitment, retention and succession planning

• Make revisions in HR Policy as required in consultation with the management & Board

• Create a database of candidates for various technical and non-technical positions usually employed by the organization

• Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations

• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues

• Employee salary and benefits calculations and support to Finance Team

• Manage the recruitment and selection process

• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance

• Handle the leave management system

• Assess training needs of employees, facilitate and monitor training programs

• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics

• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

• Nurture a positive working environment

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• Post Graduate degree in Human Resources Management/Relevant fields

• Knowledge of HR softwares is essential

• Experience of leading a HR Team is essential

• Experience of having worked for NGOs/ INGOs/ Development sector organizations is preferable

• Fluency in English and Hindi is essential

Core Competence

• Proven working experience as HR Manager

• People oriented and results driven

• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics

• Knowledge of HR systems and databases

• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills

• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills

• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization

• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR Best practices

Languages

Sound knowledge of speaking, reading and writing in English is mandatory . Preference shall be given to candidates with proficiencies in additional Indian languages.

Salary Package

The annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with the available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

How to Apply

Please submit your recent curriculum vitae, including up to a 200 words summary explaining why you think you are suitable for this position. Application can be e-mailed to the following address: careers@washinstitute.org

The last date to submit the resume is 3rd January 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. When e-mailing, please mention the post and location in the “subject” line.

Please don’t wait till the end date of the advertisement to share your cv, as the screening process is to be closed on urgent basis.

WASH Institute is an equal opportunity employer and women candidates are encouraged to apply. WASH Institute has zero tolerance for any forms of Sexual exploitation and abuse at work place. WASH Institute does not discriminate candidates based on age, caste, class, sex, gender, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, health and disability.

About Company

Water Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute) was established in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India in the year 2008 and is dedicated towards providing practical solutions to a wide range of water, sanitation, hygiene and environmental issues.

WASH Institute is a registered non-profit organization that, provides technical, training, research and development services to a wide range of stakeholders - Governments, Industry, DFIs, philanthropic organizations, and other NGOs. The organization is a sector partner of National Jal Jeevan Mission and supports the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (rechristened Ministry of Jal Shakti) in implementing Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban and Gramin) and Jal Jeevan Mission.

Apart from the Technical Assistance support to the Government of India, the organization is dedicated towards providing and strengthening the capacity and skills of students and professionals involved in this sector across India through intensive trainings. WASH Institute is a key partner of USAID and has developed skill & capacities of government officials/engineers, private sector players, sanitation workers, NGO professionals and other stakeholders on Faecal Sludge & Septage Management. The organization also has an Academy called the WASH Academy (previously known as the Formal Course Centre) in Reddiarchatram, Taml Nadu that conducts various One year and Two-Year diploma courses. The courses enable students to further their careers in government and private sectors as Sanitary Inspectors, Health Inspectors, Wastewater experts, Researchers etc.

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