Consultant- Junior Technical Research Associate

Water For People-India Terms of Reference (ToR) Consultant- Junior Technical Research Associate 1. Background About Water For People India: Water For People India initiated its operations in West Bengal in 1996 in Nadia and North 24 Parganas districts. Consistent with the global vision and mission, we exist to promote the development of safe drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. Our organizational values are Accountability, Courage, Empowerment, Partnership and Transparency. 2. Objectives To provide technical and research support for the successful installation, commissioning, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and performance evaluation of the decentralized sanitation technology pilot at Tulsiwadi- Mumbai, Maharashtra while ensuring adherence to engineering standards, safety protocols, and project implementation requirements. 3, Scope of work & Responsibilities The consultant will undertake the following tasks: Support the installation, assembly, commissioning, and testing of decentralized sanitation technology systems and associated mechanical and electrical components. Conduct routine operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure uninterrupted system performance. Assist in field testing, process optimization, performance monitoring, and collection of technical and operational data for research and analysis. Maintain technical documentation, including maintenance logs, equipment inventories, inspection records, performance reports, and as-built drawings. Interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and process flow diagrams to support installation, modifications, and system improvements. Coordinate with project engineers, contractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure timely execution of technical activities and resolution of field issues. Ensure compliance with project quality standards, occupational health and safety requirements, and standard operating procedures during all field activities. Support technical training, knowledge sharing, and demonstration activities for project stakeholders, while contributing to technical reporting and documentation for project dissemination and future scalability. 4. Deliverables Deliverable Description D1 Installation and commissioning support report D2 Field testing and performance monitoring records D3 Maintenance, troubleshooting and corrective action log D4 Technical documentation, drawings and inventory updates D5 Final technical consultancy report with findings and recommendations 5. Timeline Project duration: 3 months (extendable). Consultant engagement shall be on a deliverable basis as approved by the Contract Manager. .