National Institute of Urban Affairs invites applications for the following posts via direct recruitment:

Post Name: Lead Project Manager/Domain Expert

Essential Qualification:

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering and a Masters degree in water and sanitation engineering/ environmental management/ environmental engineering/civil engineering, or a related field.

• Candidates must have a Masters in Business Administration.

• At least 15 years proven experience in managing wastewater, with a strong focus on domestic sanitation and desludging services in the Indian context. Familiarity with the specific challenges and opportunities of the Indian sanitation landscape is essential.

• A minimum of 10 years experience in planning and/or managing sanitation infrastructure at the state, megacity, or parastatal level is required. Demonstrated expertise in leading large-scale sanitation projects and navigating complex government landscapes is crucial.

• Strong field experience in wastewater management with a focus on on-site sanitation systems and transactions on the ground.

• In-depth knowledge of the national sanitation landscape, policies, and regulations.

• Knowledgeable about wastewater treatment technologies, treatment processes, wastewater management and monitoring systems; Understanding of good practices and regulatory requirements for wastewater management in various States/UTs.

• Strong understanding of the financial and non-financial aspects of sanitation, including the FSM market, cost structures, pricing/finance models, and service delivery mechanisms.

• Has insights on financially sustainable business models for sanitation, including FSM service providers and entrepreneurs.

• Strong digital literacy and familiarity with data management systems and mobile technology applications.

• Experience in building strong relationships with government agencies, NGOs, service providers, communities, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage an integrated team of IT developers and call centre teams to operate a service delivery programme.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to guide diverse teams in a collaborative environment.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Advocacy skills to build partnerships and coordinate with different State officials and on-ground teams.

For more details related to eligibility criteria, fee, pattern, annexure, place of posting etc. refer to the attachments below.