The Community Resource Person (CRP) will play a crucial role in implementing and promoting the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) by actively engaging with community members to foster sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices. As a local ambassador for the project, the CRP will work closely with villagers, panchayat members, and other stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and community ownership of JJM initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Mobilization and Awareness

• Household Outreach: Conduct door-to-door visits to educate families on the importance of safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Awareness Campaigns: Organize and lead community awareness activities, including water conservation, water-borne disease prevention, and clean sanitation practices.
• Behaviour Change Promotion: Encourage safe water handling and storage practices within households.

Village Action Plan Support

• Assistance in Plan Preparation: Assist the community, including Gram Panchayat (GP) members in preparing village-level water action plans aligned with JJM objectives.
• Meeting Facilitation: Support and participate in Gram Sabha meetings to advocate for WASH-related decisions and activities.

Maintenance and Infrastructure Support

• Infrastructure Monitoring: Regularly inspect local water sources, public water supply systems, and hand pumps, reporting non-functional units to the relevant authorities for timely repair.
• Community Coordination for Maintenance: Encourage community members to participate in maintenance efforts, ensuring continued functionality of water and sanitation infrastructure.

Formation and Strengthening of Committees

• VWSC Jal Samitees Support: Facilitate the formation of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) and other relevant committees to promote local ownership and management of water resources.
• Capacity Building: Assist in training VWSC members on their roles and responsibilities, helping them plan, manage, and monitor WASH activities in their villages.

Capacity Building and Training

• Community Training: Organize workshops and training sessions on topics like water quality testing, sanitation practices, and hygiene promotion.
• Women and Youth Engagement: Mobilize and train women and youth leaders to act as advocates for WASH practices, fostering a sense of community responsibility.

Record Keeping and Reporting

• Data Collection and Reporting: Collect data on community needs, water and sanitation conditions, and progress on JJM activities, maintaining accurate records and reports for submission to the project team.
• Feedback and Issue Resolution: Act as a bridge between the community and project team, communicating challenges, suggestions, and success stories to improve the project’s effectiveness.

Other Responsibilities

• Additional Tasks: Undertake any other duties as needed to support the effective implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and promote sustainable WASH practices.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum high school diploma; additional qualifications in community development or WASH-related fields preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in community engagement or fieldwork in rural development, health, or WASH sectors is an advantage.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse community members.
• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with local languages, culture, and social structures within the village.

Commitment to Development: Passionate about improving community health, water access, and sanitation practices.This role is ideal for individuals who are community-driven, proactive, and committed to creating positive change through direct engagement with rural communities. The CRP will be essential in building community trust and fostering sustainable water and sanitation practices