Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) Looking For Regional Manager at Odisha, Full Time

A little bit about who we are

At WOTR, we are committed to tackling the key causes of rural poverty by rejuvenating ecosystems and building the community’s resilience to climate change by enhancing water availability, increasing land and agricultural productivity, diversifying livelihoods, empowering women, and strengthening the health and well-being of vulnerable rural communities.

WOTR brings together practitioners, academics, researchers, trainers, and policy makers to work collaboratively in building the resilience of rural communities. Our partners, including donors and government agencies stand resolutely behind us to effect this.

Till date we have worked in 10 states in 7,124 villages and impacted 6.93 million people

To know more about us, visit us at: www.wotr.org

A little bit about the role

This is a pivotal role in driving positive change in the communities. It involves identification, planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation of projects. This would also involve, guiding and involving the partner organisations/communities in entire life cycle of the projects but also maintaining detailed database and documentation to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.

More about your role

• Overall responsibility for WOTR’s operations in the region.
• Identification of project sites, assessment report preparation.
• Providing overall thematic leadership and guidance on managerial, and all allied activities to different project teams working in the region.
• Preparing Project Proposals / Feasibility Study Reports Selection of sites and technical treatments during the preparation stage of project implementation.
• Undertaking monitoring, evaluation and impact studies in the region
• Training, management and upgradation of regional staff in consultation with head office.
• Overseeing and contributing to documentation and reporting.
• Support research unit to collect the data Impact Study, Case Study, Photo Documentation etc. and maintain MIS data for the region
• Liaison with government functionaries, government departments, etc.
• Submission of monthly plans and reports
• Will responsible for physical and financial report of projects

Apply if you meet the following criteria

• MSW/ MARD/ Agricultural Engineering or masters in relevant field
• 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in English and Knowledge of local language. Knowledge of Hindi will be an added advantage.
• Possessing good Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Well versed with project management skills, computer skills
• Well acquainted with Planning and M&E tools
• Basic understanding of accounts
• Networking and stakeholder management skills