Junior Technical Expert

Position Type:
Full-time

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Experience:
1-3 years of experience

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No of Positions:
One (1)

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Job Location:
Nizamabad, Telangana, India

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Contract Period:
1 Year initially with 3 months’ probation. Can be further extended upon successful performance assessment and mutual consent.

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Reporting to:
Program Officer, WASSAN

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About Role:

The Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund – Joint Programme (MMPTF-JP) initiative aims to enhance the resilience of vulnerable rural households to climate change in areas prone to climate-induced migration. The goal is to make migration an informed choice rather than a necessity, by strengthening the livelihoods and adaptive capacities of rural populations.

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To achieve this, the program focuses on three key dimensions:

• Strengthening the capacity of rural households to build resilient and sustainable livelihoods that can withstand climate stresses and shocks.
• Empowering individuals and families to make informed, voluntary, and safe migration decisions.
• Improving policy and program coherence through strengthened capacities of key stakeholders, enhanced multi-sectoral coordination, and effective policy dialogue in the domains of migration, agriculture, and climate change.

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Key Responsibilities:

● Support the planning and implementation of project interventions related to climate-resilient livelihoods and migration.

● Provide technical and field-level support to community-based activities focused on climate adaptation and livelihood enhancement.

● Facilitate capacity-building sessions for community members and local institutions.

● Conduct field visits, monitor ongoing activities, and support documentation and reporting.

● Assist in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data related to climate stress, migration patterns, and livelihood outcomes.

● Coordinate with project partners, government departments, and community-based organizations to ensure smooth execution of project activities.

● Support in organizing community consultations, awareness campaigns, and training events.

● Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Project Lead and contribute to donor reports.

● Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to the development of technical tools, IEC materials, and knowledge products.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

● Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in rural development, climate resilience, livelihoods, or related sectors.
● Graduate degree in agriculture, rural development, social sciences, environmental science, or a related field (post-graduate preferred).
● Fluency in Telugu, English, and Hindi is essential.
● Ability and willingness to relocate to Nizamabad and undertake extensive travel within the district.
● Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
● Experience working with rural communities and multi-stakeholder projects will be preferred.

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Compensation:

As per industry standards and commensurate with qualification and expertise.

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How to Apply:
Interested candidates may apply through the link:
https://forms.gle/4E85a6JjAwkfmySG9

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Last Date of Application:
6th May 2025

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WASSAN is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply. WASSAN retains the right to withdraw the advertisement at any point in time without any further notice or explanation.