Driving Job in BD - Islamic Relief Bangladesh Project Officer - Technical (Water Sanitation & Hygiene)

No. of  Vacancies

01

Job Description / Responsibility

• Project Officer-Technical (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) is the responsible person for implementation of WASH components of the project. The position will ensure the program continues to compliment project�s outcomes through achieving result of the WASH component and at the same time positive collaboration with respective stakeholders. S/he will be ensuring quality of implementation process, particularly for WASH interventions.
• Develop the work plan for WASH components in coordination with whole project team and ensuring this plan will meet project activities.
• Responsible for mapping tube-wells in whole Tazumuddin Upazilla, identify spots for new tube-wells installation in collaboration with communities as well as stakeholders.
• Prepare action plan and take initiatives of water option and sanitation option installation according to the guideline of project�s action plan.
• Proposed site visit and test the feasibility according to the criteria for installation of hardware options and recommend for installation. Check all hardware options before and after completion of installation
• Provide technical support and guidance to front line staff and to develop skills & capacity of Self Help Groups, and establish participatory mechanism to monitor and ensure quality implementation of activities.
• Conduct awareness sessions on pure Health, Hygiene, drinking water and sanitary latrine for the community.
• Coordinate the stakeholders of the project i.e. LGI, PHE Dept, Local Administration, skill mechanics, tube well boring groups, Community Leaders, other organizations etc.
• Support PM to prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and donor report.
• Ensuring knowledge and capacity building of community people on Water & Sanitation, health, hygiene issues
• Developing awareness material for WASH and conducting awareness sessions according to the plan.
• Promoting community base monitoring on drinking water, health hygiene, and sanitation behavior and practice as well as community garbage management.
• Capacity building and empowerment of the SHG and community bodies on WASH management and other issues.
• Work with IRB�s Livelihood & Community Development and advocacy team on linkage building with service provider on relating issues.

Job Nature

Full-time

Educational Requirements

B.Sc/ Diploma in Civil Engineering from any recognized & UGC approved university/ Institution.

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 year(s)

Additional Job Requirements

• Job location is Tazimuddin Upazilla under Bhola District. Candidate who will not interested to stay at Tazimuddin need not to apply.
• Minimum 3 (Three) years experience in an international NGO�s.
• Proven expertise and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point & Adobe Package & Auto Cad
• Experience in community development project focusing on WASH management,monitoring, and implementation within a development organization/NGO
• Should have strong knowledge on rural water supply, water quality monitoring, hygiene promotion and sanitation approaches
• Willing to learn on the local mechanisms, culture and development/environmental issues of the region;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
• Valid Driving license for motorbike & Willing to travel various field accordingly.
• Experience of managing financial resources and budgets.
• Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills.
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Willing to adapt to IRW�s norms and values
• Supportive, effective and good team player
• Strong people-management skills
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
• Employment duration is approximate 2 years.

Job Location

Bhola

Salary Range

Tk. 32806

Other Benefits

Salary & Other Benefits will be offered as per candidate�s competency, qualification, experience, interview result and IR HR policy 

Apply Instruction

If you feel that your qualification, exposure and experience matches with our requirements, and you are willing to commit to our values and are sympathetic to our beliefs then please download Application Form & details Job Description from our official website (http://irwbd.org/opportunity/vacancies) and send the filled application form to recruits@islamicrelief-bd.org Or to the following address: Human Resources Department, Islamic Relief Bangladesh, House no. 10, Road no. 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka -1212 on or before the closing date. Please mention only the `Post-Project Officer-Technical (Water Sanitation and Hygiene)� as the subject of e-mail or top of the envelop. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written test & Interview. No direct resume will be accepted. Only send the filled application form. Islamic Relief Bangladesh is equal opportunity of employers.

Application Deadline : Jan 31, 2015

Company Information

Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Address : Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
Web : www.irwbd.org
Business : Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international charity founded in 1984 with headquarters based in Birmingham, UK. Working in over 30 countries, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities to eradicate poverty, illiteracy and disease. Islamic Relief also responds to disasters and emergencies, supporting people in crisis. Islamic Relief started working in Bangladesh in 1991 (NGO Affairs Bureau # 553) to respond to the devastating cyclone in the south-eastern coastal belt through relief and rehabilitation operations. Since then, Islamic Relief has expanded its programmes focusing on both humanitarian and development challenges through an integrated approach in the fields of livelihoods, food security and community development, child protection and welfare, health and nutrition, water and sanitation, education, disaster risk reduction and climate change.