Career Opportunity with FH/MTI

FH Association (formally known as Food for the Hungry) have been working in Bangladesh since 1972 to change the livelihood of the poorest of the poor.  We provide life-changing resources such as clean water, medical aid, food, equal educational opportunities to girls and boys, vocational training and empowerment in the midst of unimaginable hardships. Our view of poverty is holistic and complex. We honor the people we serve by inviting them to contribute to the process. We are grateful to be invited into the communities we serve and work side-by-side with local leaders, responding to their needs with transformative solutions, which are both sustainable and implemented at the hands of the communities themselves.

We are looking for a young energetic, professional and efficient person to fill up this position. This position requires professional knowledge, skills and serving attitudes to work under the leadership of  Field coordinator.

Position Title : Field Engineer
Department : Humanitarian Response
Location   Kutupalong, Cox’s Bazar
Report to : Field Coordinator
Contract Type : Fixed-term
Time Commitment  : 4 months, probation 1 month
Working Hours : Weekly 6 days, Fulltime.
Open ended : No
Gender : Any
Start Date : As soon as possible.

Position Summary: The Construction Supervisor (4) will support FH/MTI project activities under in Kutupalong Extension camp. FH/MTI will expand health clinic infrastructure to provide an extensive and coherent health service to Rohingya refugees. Four health clinics are to be constructed across central zones of Kutupalong, and FH/MTI existing health clinics will be restructured to host inpatient and overnight facilities.

FH/MTI provides 60+ Rohingya peoples, a stipend to provide community and construction services. The Construction Supervisor will manage direct labour under the guidance of the Field Coordinator.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop appropriate construction drawings, plans, specifications and BOQs for the health facilties
  • Coordinate, implement and supervise, ensuring all technical, financial and scheduling aspects, building and rehabilitation activities in the project, according to FH/MTI security protocols and under the supervision of the Field Coordinator
  • Analyse the needs for construction / rehabilitation works and report to the line manager accordingly, including planning of (financial, technical, material and human resources that meet the mission needs)
  • Assist Field Coordinator in negotiation of agreements and permissions for construction / rehabilitation projects and establishing regular contacts with local authorities, Majhi’s, Religious leaders and GoB representatives of the RRRC
  • Ensure the appropriate management of equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain quality assurance and adherence to safe construction protocols ensuring compliance with international and local MOH standards and that construction activities are conducted in accordance with the highest standards.
  • Compile regular progress and technical reports from the construction activities for the Field Coordinator.
  • Assess, design and implement appropriate training to equip and upgrade knowledge and skills of health personnel.

Skills

  • Computer literacy, cashbook entry and receipt accountability, construction reports and recommendations
  • Sound civil and building knowledge of temporary, concrete slab, bamboo framing and cladding, tarp roofing, ground works, flood mitigation, retaining walls and drainage construction
  • Sound considerations for construction and building design in monsoon exposed environment
  • English competency
  • Language Bengali (Chittagong dialect)/ Rohingya

Education

  • Degree, Engineering or equivalent degree

EXPERIENCE

  • Essential 4 years of previous experience in similar roles
  • English level 2 (B1 Independent)

SALARY : 49,749 BDT / Month

Apply Instruction

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application to: fhmti2018@gmail.com or Hard copy send to: Sikdar Tower, 9th Floor, Alir Jahal, Near City College, Cox’s Bazar. FH Association/Medical Team International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. FH Association/MTI regrets that only shortlisted applicants will be notified and any kind of persuasion in the selection process will lead to cancellation of candidature. Please mention the position at the subject line.

Application Deadline: 20 March, 2018