Project Assistant - UNICEF-Jal Jeevan Mission en Executive Education Programme

Coordination and Project Management 

Support day-to-day coordination between IIM-B project team, UNICEF, and state level counterparts. 

• Track progress of identified activities and deliverables
• Organize meetings, consultations, workshops, and review sessions (online and in-person). 
• Maintain documentation and follow-up on action points and partner communications.

Technical and Research Support 

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing secondary data and relevant field insights. 
• Support Professor Chair, IIM-B in preparation of policy briefs, guidance notes, and evidence-based reports. 
• Contribute to drafting background notes, meeting summaries, and technical documentation. Coordinate with field teams and stakeholders for data/information collection on O&M models, challenges, and innovations.

Communication and Knowledge Management 

• Maintain a repository of documents, presentations, communication materials, and reports. Assist in designing dissemination strategies and tracking outreach and usage of SBC/IEC materials.

Logistical and Administrative Support

• Facilitate logistical arrangements for state-level consultations, workshops, and field visits (travel, accommodation, event coordination).
• Support financial documentation, reimbursement tracking, and coordination with UNICEF for logistic support.
• Ensure timely compilation and submission of reports, invoices, and documentation for project deliverables.

Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in project coordination, training, and operations management across WASH, rural development, and skill development sectors. 
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, stakeholder coordination, policy implementation, and monitoring at national/state/district level Programmes such as Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
• Hands-on experience in WASH sector programming, including community mobilization, and behavior change communication (BCC). 
• Strong background in coordinating with government departments, academic institutions, and industry partners for capacity building and program delivery. 
• Experience in managing multi-state operations for skill development initiatives including planning, monitoring, counselling, and documentation.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and documentation abilities, including development of reports, communication materials, and policy briefs. 
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills; fluent in English and Hindi. 
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, and other digital collaboration tools. 
• Familiarity with state and district-level governance mechanisms related to WASH.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who is passionate about advancing sustainable water management practices and making a meaningful impact on rural communities’ access to safe drinking water.