Sector Head- Wash

Role Overview

The Sector Head WASH will lead the overall Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) practice, providing strategic, technical and operational leadership for the sector domestically & internationally. The role involves driving sector excellence & growth, overseeing project delivery, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of developments in the WASH sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the overall WASH practice, defining the sector's strategic direction and growth roadmap (domestically & internationally).
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across all WASH projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Monitor project performance, resolve critical technical issues and support project teams in successful execution.
• Stay abreast of emerging policies, technologies, funding programs and industry trends to identify new opportunities and enhance organizational capabilities.
• Drive the Business Development by tracking sector insights and client engagement.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technical team, driving capability development and knowledge sharing.
• Represent the organization in high-level meetings, conferences and interactions with government agencies, clients and development partners.
• Develop thought leadership through white papers, technical publications, knowledge notes and industry presentations, positioning the organization as a leading consulting firm in the WASH sector. Shall be active on social media platforms like LinkedIn.
• Promote innovation, standardization and continuous improvement across the WASH practice.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector, preferably with leading infrastructure consulting firms.

• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large consulting assignments involving DPRs, PMC, design, technical advisory or project management.

• Strong technical expertise in water supply, sewerage, sanitation, wastewater management, urban/rural water infrastructure and related sectors.

• Well-versed with Government programmes such as Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), AMRUT, SBM and multilateral-funded projects.

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to build client confidence, provide strategic direction and drive organizational excellence.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in reputed infrastructure consulting organizations such as Egis, AECOM, Aarvee, Tata Consulting Engineers, SMEC, Stantec, RITES, SYSTRA or similar organizations will be preferred.