Associate Consultant – Rejuvenation of Water Bodies (RWB)

Position Title: Associate Consultant – Rejuvenation of Water Bodies (RWB)
Organization: BharatCares (A CSRBOX Initiative)
Location: Remote (with field travel as required)
Engagement Type: Part-Time, On-Call Basis
Compensation:

• INR 5,000/day for desk-based (non-travel) working days

• INR 7,000/day for on-field/project site days
  Boarding, lodging, and travel expenses will be covered as per actuals.

About BharatCares

BharatCares, the flagship implementation arm of CSRBOX, is dedicated to building sustainable and resilient communities through on-ground programs in health, education, livelihoods, and environment. Within its environmental portfolio, BharatCares leads initiatives in water conservation, climate adaptation, plantation, and nature-based solutions. A key focus area is the rejuvenation of urban and rural water bodies, transforming them into vital assets for groundwater recharge, ecological health, and community benefit.

About the Role

We are looking for a technically skilled and hands-on Associate Consultant – Rejuvenation of Water Bodies (RWB) to support field implementation, technical design, and planning of water body rejuvenation efforts. The consultant will work on reviving urban lakes, ponds, stepwells, and stormwater structures with a focus on soil management, inlet–outlet flows, desilting, bank stabilization, and basic civil interventions. The role requires coordination with ground teams, technical documentation, and solution-oriented field engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in field-level assessments of water bodies, mapping inlets/outlets, current conditions, and basic hydrological parameters.

• Support preparation of rehabilitation plans, including desilting strategies, natural filtration zones, inlet–outlet repair designs, and bund strengthening.

• Provide technical inputs on soil conditions, bank stabilization, slope gradients, and civil work feasibility for minor water structures.

• Coordinate with implementation partners and engineering teams to ensure effective field execution and follow-up.

• Help in drafting project reports, BOQs, and workplans under guidance from senior consultants and technical experts.

• Participate in monitoring visits, identify site-level issues, and contribute to adaptive improvement in implementation.

• Liaise with local government teams, panchayats, and communities as part of multi-stakeholder coordination.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in water body rejuvenation, watershed projects, or civil infrastructure related to water and soil.

• Understanding of urban water flow systems, stormwater management, and basic hydraulic and structural principles.

• Experience in technical documentation, field coordination, and monitoring of eco-restoration or conservation projects.

• Exposure to CSR or government programs on water or NRM (natural resource management) is preferred.

• Strong communication and project execution skills with willingness to travel extensively to field locations.

Engagement Terms

• Type: Part-Time Consultancy (as per project requirement)

• Remuneration: INR 5,000/day (desk-based); INR 7,000/day (on-field)
  Travel, boarding, and lodging expenses will be reimbursed as per actuals.

Interested candidates should email their CV and a cover letter to career@csrbox.org with the subject line:
"Application for Associate Consultant – Rejuvenation of Water Bodies (RWB)"

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