Position Overview

WELL Labs is anchoring a newly formed Bengaluru Decentralised Water Reuse Coalition, bringing together RWAs, developers, STP operators, regulators, and industry bodies to unlock safe, reliable water reuse from the city s 4,000+ decentralised sewage treatment plants (dSTPs). The Research Associate will provide day-to-day research, coordination, and documentation support across the Coalition.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who wants to work at the intersection of field research, stakeholder coordination, and policy-facing documentation in the urban water and sanitation sector.

Job Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid)

Type of Engagement: Full-time

Responsibilities

Research Documentation

• Conduct primary and secondary research on decentralised sanitation and water reuse systems, including stakeholder mapping, interviews, and site visits.

• Collect, organise, and analyse field and secondary data on technology performance, costs, and management models.

• Track and synthesise relevant regulatory frameworks and standards to inform programme work.

• Draft research notes, briefs, and documentation in clear, concise language.

Stakeholder Coalition Coordination

• Coordinate workshops, working sessions, and meetings with external stakeholders and partner organisations.

• Liaise with partners to schedule consultations, follow up on action items, and maintain communication.

• Document meeting outcomes, decisions, and milestones for internal and partner reference.

Programme Support

• Support the design and testing of tools, frameworks, or training materials as needed by the programme.

• Assist with stakeholder consultations and pilot activities across different workstreams.

• Contribute to knowledge products such as guidance notes, case studies, and training content.

Required Qualifications Competencies

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Environmental Engineering/ Urban Planning/ Public Policy/ Environmental Science/ Development Studies, or a related field.

• 1 3 years of relevant experience in water/sanitation, urban development,
  environmental research, or a similar sector.

• Strong written communication skills in English, with the ability to translate technical or field information into clear, concise documentation.

• Experience with primary research: conducting interviews, site visits, and structured data collection.

• Working proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.

• Ability to coordinate with multiple external stakeholders (RWAs, government bodies, industry associations) professionally and independently.

What We Offer

The salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. The position will remain open till a suitable candidate is found.

Our recruitment and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.

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