Project Associate

Urban Management Centre is a woman -led non-profit organization dedicated to fostering sustainable urban development in India. We are a dynamic team of 90+ professionals ranging across fields like urban planning, architecture, design, social sciences, finance & IT. Since 1997, we have been working to strengthen governance and service delivery in urban planning, water sanitation, community engagement, heritage management, mapping, climate change, public health, education, municipal finance, migration, and poverty alleviation and livelihoods. Read more here.

With a commitment to making cities work for everyone, we collaborate with government & other stakeholders to implement innovative solutions that address urban challenges.

We are currently seeking a professional to join our Technical Support Unit (TSU) for the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) program under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE). Candidates must have a strong understanding of urban sanitation and SWM and possess excellent analytical, written communication, and visual design skills.

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

Work with the team to support the formulation and implementation of the NAMASTE Scheme.

Provide technical support to Urban Local Bodies and State Urban Development Departments for the implementation of strategic and flagship programs.

Collect evidence, document and report on program inputs, challenges, outcomes, and impact in accordance with the results framework set out by UMC.

Create reports, presentations, training materials and other supporting resources for programs.

Qualifications and skills: Master s Degree in Architecture/ Engineering / Urban Planning/Public Policy/ Development

studies and Management, or a related field. Or a Bachelor s in a related field and relevant work experience.

Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in urban settings, preferably in sanitation, SWM, poverty alleviation program, occupational health & safety and community development.

Proficiency in English (full proficiency) and at-least one other Indian language (listening, speaking, and reading) is essential.

Excellent written communication skills in English, analytical abilities and experience of working with both quantitative and qualitative data.

Proficiency with common office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent).

To apply, please submit the following at jobs@umcasia.org with a copy to shiva@umcasia.org with the subject line Application for Project Associate, Delhi .

A detailed updated CV Samples of earlier works undertaken Evidence of the last drawn remuneration. Any one of these salary slips (last 3 months) or

bank statements indicating the remuneration deposit (last 3 months) or employment letter or contract document.

Contact information of 3 recent professional references who can substantiate your experience and competencies.