Job Description

Department
WSH
Job posted on
Aug 26, 2025
Employee Type
Full Time
Experience range (Years)
8 years - 10 years

About Dasra:

Dasra drives collaborative action to accelerate social change. In 1999, Dasra began as a venture philanthropy fund to invest in early-stage non-profit organizations in India. We recognized early that we had the responsibility, the capability, the connections, and the energy to be a notable change agent. Dasra has evolved from being a philanthropy fund to a bridge between NGOs and funders, and now, two decades later, it has cemented its identity as a leading nonprofit systems orchestrator working with diverse stakeholders across the social impact ecosystem. Dasra promotes social change by acknowledging diverse challenges, instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. Over the last 25 years, Dasra has gained a depth of knowledge from working with over 1,000 non-profits and having brought over $400 million in funding to organizations.

Dasra embraces diversity across people and communities through multiplicity in composition integrated with structures, culture and policies, enhancing inclusion and belonging for all in letter and spirit. We envision a team that includes people across caste, religion, gender, economic status, geography, disability and other underrepresented communities, supported by organizational structures that enable collective, transparent and fair decision making, guided by policies that facilitate growth and authenticity within an environment of openness and listening.

We believe that GEDI in our institutional and programmatic endeavors will enhance, drive and accelerate social impact and social change through an integration of the worldviews of the most marginalized, recognition of their vulnerabilities, rights and potentials and through prioritization of their needs.

About OneDasra Team:

Dasra achieves its ambitious mission with a collaborative 100+ member OneDasra team. This team works on various programs and supports audacious impact-first goals and strategic objectives by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The OneDasra organization structure has enhanced agility, learning and enables pushing professional boundaries, which ensures that talent grows and develops, for greater systems change.


The recruitment process is unique in that you will be selected to join OneDasra, with a role that best leverages your strengths and be involved in programs that align with your current interests. You will not be joining a siloed-functional team, therefore - please consider these outlined responsibilities and skill-sets required with an opportunistic role that will build cross functionality and be well poised for individual learning, growth and development across sectors and stakeholders.


Dasra is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Urban WSH Field

The Dasra Urban Water Hygiene and Sanitation Team plays the role of the field catalyzer to bring together funders, governments, communities and sector experts. Dasra's aspiration is by 2030, to enable Safe Sanitation and Water for Urban India (~7900+ Cities) thereby enabling dignity and equity to our most vulnerable. Dasra is the Secretariat of the NFSSM Alliance and supports the overall functioning of the Alliance by fostering collaboration between 35+ diverse expert organizations focused on creating policy recommendations and collaborative action towards safe and sustainable human waste management in India. We work with our network of partners in over 19 states to develop policy recommendations, support governments through evidence and best practices and funnel up voices of communities, with a focus on institutionalizing inclusive Sanitation, Climate and Sanitation interlinkages, and creating an enabling environment for innovation and technology.

Dasra anchors a collaborative platform for WSH - the National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management Alliance (NFSSM Alliance), which was convened in 2016 with support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Alliance is a group of 35+ sanitation experts in India that build consensus and drive discourse around Faecal Sludge Management and inclusive sanitation to support national, state and city governments. The NFSSM Alliance works in collaboration with government stakeholders like the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, NITI Aayog and the Central Finance Commission.

The Alliance is focused on:Designing and amplifying solutions that promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion in access, representation and service delivery of climate resilient inclusive sanitation Supporting national, state and city governments towards informing policy and providing on- ground evidence driven recommendations Keeping Community Voices and empowerment at the forefront of strategizing and planning for the work of the Alliance and member organizations


Dasra follows a field building approach in driving outcomes in the Urban Sanitation sector for India. A field is a multi-stakeholder community including philanthropists, government, non-profits and communities focused on a specific social problem, working together towards a measurable outcome, and using a common approach to create impact at a massive scale.

About the Role

We are looking for a Manger to support and manage the Urban WSH Field at Dasra through a variety of strategic and operational efforts. As a manager, you will drive strategic planning exercises to determine WSH's long-term goals and identify pathways for execution alongside various verticals within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight

Drive Urban WSH Team's strategic goals and targets and articulate pathways to achieve and exceed the same. Develop and manage operational plans for Urban WSH's team of 15+ individuals, determining short- and long-term trajectories for each independent vertical and holding accountability for driving performance efficiency, and achievement of deliverabl Understand and engage with the field of urban sanitation in India, keeping in mind the sector's growth and evolution and taking an inclusive approach to all planning and activities Nurture relationships with various sector players and partners to drive program goals and identify opportunities for alignment and collaboration

Operational Support

Support the consistent implementation of team objectives and initiatives, with continuous learning and oversight for quality delivery Oversee critical stakeholder engagement processes, including identification of new or potential partnership opportunities, being lead presenter at meetings, putting together detailed proposals and closing opportunities Build, manage and execute on NGO partners and identify new avenues to build strategic sector-level partnerships Manage reporting, record-keeping and financial data management, maintaining confidentiality and effectiveness in your approach

People Management

Build the capacity of direct reports and the wide team and consultants to consistently deliver high-quality work Work with and project teams - pulling on resources from across various verticals - to create high-quality, impact-driven projects for the sector Offer continual mentorship and support to the team, acting as a role model and guide for the work ethic, commitment and overall leadership Identify and implement processes to ensure optimal performance within the team and provide day-to-day guidance and support wherever required

Desired Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who is dedicated to the cause of inclusive sanitation and service delivery to the most vulnerable, capable and exceeds expectations when meeting the requirements of internal and external demands, with high energy levels, and who naturally builds strong working relationships. The candidate should be result oriented with a strong sense of ownership.

Specifically, we are looking for someone with:8-9+ years of work experience (can include prior experience within the sector, as well as in Advisory, Program Management, client relationship management roles etc) Strong experience of working with senior leaders from various backgrounds and fields, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to showcase the program's unique value propositions. Practices attentive and active listening and can accurately restate the opinions of others even they disagree. Stellar planning and organizing skills, with good time management skills and the ability to prioritize amidst various sometimes conflicting priorities. Excellent team working skills, with proven contribution to team goals and objectives. Prior experience independently managing a team/division with end-to-end responsibility and accountability. An analytical approach to problem-solving and a solutions mindset, with the ability to scope the complexity of activities and processes The ability to think strategically and innovatively, and identify and pivot with shifting market and sector trends Strong people management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, hold accountability and ownership, and provide mentorship and guidance wherever required. Strong organizational and presentation skills, and the ability to work with an outcome-focused lens to deliver high-quality products within stipulated timelines The ability to work on tight timelines with a positive attitude Strong alignment with Urban WSH and Dasra's value systems, and a strong commitment to creating tangible, long-term impact

Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Apply to the role anyways. We'd love the opportunity to determine whether you could be a great fit.