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Form of workAbout Dasra Dasra’s bold aspiration is a transformed India where a billion thrive with dignity and equity. Established in 1999, Dasra is India’s leading strategic philanthropy foundation, working with philanthropists and high impact social entrepreneurs to bring together knowledge, funding and talent as a catalyst for social change.Dasra focuses on impactful programs such as empowering adolescent girls, urban sanitation, inclusive economies and child protection and care. With 22 years of experience in the sector, a depth of knowledge gained from working with over 1,000 non-profits and having brought $100 million in funding to organizations, Dasra drives collaborative action to accelerate social change in India.
About the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WSH) team The Dasra WSH Team plays the role of the field catalyst for urban planning, public health, and environmental outcomes across various regions in India. We bring together philanthropists, governments, communities, and sector experts to inform policy, build evidence, drive funding, and strengthen infrastructure through strategy and collective action.
Dasra is the Secretariat for the National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management Alliance (NFSSM Alliance), a collaborative supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In this role, we support the overall functioning of the Alliance by fostering collaboration between 30+ diverse expert organisations across 19+ states. Through the power of collaboration and multi-stakeholder engagement, we focus on creating policy recommendations and collaborative action towards safe and sustainable human waste management in India.
The Regional Hubs team has facilitated the setting up of strongholds and centres of excellence in multiple states. By looking at geography, policy, and the level of development in states, the team activates Alliance partners and government stakeholders to drive impact in sanitation and water.
The WSH Team is looking to fill Analyst/Associate roles in its strategic vertical which codifies best practices of institutionalisation, shared learning, and inclusive urban planning in order to foster comprehensive and meaningful sanitation frameworks.
Key responsibilities:
Conduct primary and secondary research of the urban sanitation sector in new geographies; create mappings, decks, reports, dashboards, etc. Build and nurture relationships with external/internal stakeholders like the government, technical partners, academic institutes, and field-level implementers.
Execute, co-facilitate and manage end-to-end logistics for planned program sessions such as workshops, trainings, and panels.
Support the development of strategy and undertake project management to enable collaborative action in regional geographies Support the curation and management of regional and global convening to promote learning and sharing on inclusive sanitation in India Desired qualifications & experience .
Post-graduates with 1-2 years of experience in the development space (preferably Water, Sanitation & Hygiene or government engagement).
Experience in projects involving advisory, research & analytics, operations, etc.
Interest in strategy, research, and relationship and stakeholder management .
Action-oriented individual with ability to clearly articulate problem statements and devise solutions.
Ability to take initiative and ownership of assigned tasks with minimal supervision and achieve deliverables within deadlines .
Ability to break down problems, conduct analyses, and structure solutions.
Excellent communication skills to summarise key points, produce documentation, and understand and communicate with a range of stakeholders regularly.
Proficiency in English and functional fluency in other regional languages is preferred.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite .
Passion for the development sector and the communities we serve is a must .
(Situation permitting) willingness to travel within India and neighbouring countries
