Project description
The project is to be implemented in all 12 districts of Meghalaya. It aims to ensure water security of rural Meghalaya by developing and managing a robust network of integrated and multiple-use water conservation, harvesting and storage structures (Water Harvesting Systems (WHS). The project entails developing approx. 532 WHS (first batch of 382 WHS prepared). The project’s outcome is climate resilient water management for community livelihoods and wellbeing improved. Output 1 – Institutional Capacity Development: Enhancing capacity for climate-resilient and sustainable water management, including WHS master planning, gender equality, social inclusion, and disaster risk management considerations. Output 2 – Climate Resilient WHS Development: Construction of 532 WHS across 12 districts, supported by 5 years of operation and maintenance. Integration of automatic weather stations and ICT-based applications for climate resilience. Output 3 – Enhanced Livelihood for Communities: Promoting livelihood activities through value addition interventions, renewable energy adoption, climate-smart agriculture, and the graduation approach for economic empowerment and social inclusion. |
Job description
Within the framework of the implementation of the project, the Team Leader will have as main functions to provide technical assistance to the Beneficiary (Meghalaya State Watershed & Wasteland Development Agency (MSWWDA) in the management, planning, implementation, supervision and monitoring of the project and its components.
The main tasks assigned to the team leader are (not exhaustive list): |