Consultant- Field Investigators

PHFI, with the support received from Sesame Workshop India Trust (SWIT) and Jagaran Pahal implementing “Harpic Safe Sanitation Program” is going to conduct a baseline study on WASH among children and current toilet infrastructure in public schools in districts Moga and Patiala, both in urban and rural areas. In this regard data collection is required from teachers and students to be undertaken from the 30 schools each based at urban and rural areas. This study is designed to generate baseline data to inform targeted WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) interventions for children aged 6 to 14 years. It also includes a systematic assessment of existing toilet infrastructure through visual and data observations and pictorial evidences in government schools across the districts of Moga and Patiala. The findings will support evidence-based district-level planning, inform the design of school- and community-centered WASH strategies, and establish a benchmark for future monitoring and programmatic evaluations.

This is an opportunity for a proactive individual to work on a project on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). The post holder will join a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, with whom The position will work collaboratively for carrying out following role and responsibilities:

• Primary data collection- quantitative and qualitative
• Data verification, data entry
• Quality assurance
• Day-to-day reporting to Research Coordinators
• Any other work as assigned by Supervisors/ PI

Essential:

• Bachelors in Social Work/ Public Health/ related degrees/ any undergraduate.

Desirable:

• PG in Social Work/ Public Health

Essential:

• Around 1-2 Years of experience
• Mandatory fluency in Punjabi language

Desirable:

• Experience of conducting surveys, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form– . https://forms.office.com/r/ZvuhseEM8f . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2580) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 08 September 2025.

Remarks:

• Candidates are requested to refer PHFI website for position description & process for applying. Please note only those applications will be considered which are received as per instruction written on PHFI website.
• Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, a commitment to high quality graduate / post-graduate education.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview.
• Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
• PHFI reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
• The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.
• No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.
• Please note that Consultancy Fee will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

“PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position or the vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process”.

Women are encouraged to apply!