MITRA Expert & Director Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) is hiring for 2 senior expert posts on a contract basis. If you are a senior professional with a Master's degree and 15 years of experience (relaxable to 5 years for MDB/World Bank project experience), you can apply online. The salary for both posts is Rs. 3,00,000 per month. The last date to apply is 2 June 2026.

Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) Expert and Director Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), the state's think-tank set up by the Government of Maharashtra, has released notifications to engage sector-wise technical and administrative experts on a deputation or contractual basis. This listing covers 2 currently open posts — Finance & Procurement Expert and Deputy Project Director for the Maharashtra Urban Water Supply Sanitation & Reuse Program (MUWREP). There is no written exam — selection is based on your qualification and experience.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Finance & Procurement Expert: 1 post — Rs. 3,00,000 per month
• Deputy Project Director (MUWREP): 1 post — Rs. 3,00,000 per month

Who Can Apply?

Finance & Procurement Expert

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, or Business (Master's degree in Public Policy or Finance from a Tier-1 institution preferred).
• Experience: 15 years in finance and procurement, project management, policy research, or development programmes.
• Relaxation: Experience can come down to 5 years if you have worked in a Multilateral Development Bank (World Bank, ADB, etc.) or led MDB-assisted projects.

Deputy Project Director (MUWREP)

• Qualification: Master's degree in Economics, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field from a Tier-1 institution (preferred).
• Experience: 15 years in project management, policy research, development programmes, or consulting.
• Relaxation: Experience can come down to 5 years if you have MDB (World Bank/ADB) experience or led MDB-assisted projects.
• Experience with government departments, development agencies, or research institutions is preferred.

Salary

• Both posts pay Rs. 3,00,000 per month.
• The engagement is on a contract basis. The Deputy Project Director post is for an initial period of 2 years, extendable based on performance up to the project term or 5 years, whichever is earlier.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on your qualification and experience:

1. Screening: Your application and experience are reviewed against the post requirements.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview by MITRA.
3. Document Verification: Final candidates submit documents for checking.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MITRA recruitment page at mahamitra.org.
2. Download and read the notice for the post you want — Finance & Procurement Expert or Deputy Project Director (MUWREP).
3. Fill the online Google Form for that post (each post has its own application form on the recruitment page).
4. Submit your application before 2 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 2 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage project timelines, workplans, and deliverables for MITRA programmes
• Coordinate with Multilateral Development Banks, government departments, and stakeholders
• Support preparation of project concept notes, appraisal documents, and procurement papers
• Review economic, financial, and technical analyses for project alignment
• Monitor project progress and prepare periodic reports and policy briefs
• Ensure audit and fiduciary compliance for assisted projects
• Organize review meetings, consultations, and workshops with partners