The French NGO Eau et Vie (French for Water & Life) has created the social business Shobar Jonno Pani Ltd. and the NGO Water & Life Bangladesh in 2010.

The overall objective of E&V is to improve the living conditions of low income communities in depressed urban areas of Bangladesh based on water supply.

Thus, W&L and SJP work in close collaboration to implement the program. W&L ensures the implementation of the sanitation & social activities (Hygiene promotion, Fire-fighting, Solid waste management, social survey), while SJP sets up, maintains and operates the water supply network in Bhashantek. Bhashantek water supply network is a pilot and innovative project: the scheme provides metered household connections to slum dwellers with reliable and good quality water, with full recovery of revenues by DWASA. This is the first time in Bangladeshi slums that water is provided through household connection and based on a social business model.

POSITION

Shobar Jonno Pani Project engineer

LOCATION

Based in Bhashantek or any new branch

REPORTING TO

Program Manager SJP and Water & Life Bangladesh

SUPERVISION OF

Plumber team with helpers during the installation of the network,
Chief plumber while operating the water network

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical:

• Supervision and assistance of the plumbers and helpers by the installation of the water network in Bhashantek.
• Implementation of the drawings of the network on Autocad (or any other drawing software) based on mapping surveys.
• Water quality test on a regular basis.
• To give suggestions about how the installation and the project can be improved with the available means.
• To prepare drawings, design and budget for the water network.
• To provide accurate analysis in WASH aspects in regard to the context, practices, technology used and recommended approach.
• To assist with the quotations and purchases of materials and to follow up.
• To assist during regular operation and maintenance of the water network
• To stay open and polite towards the local community. To answer the questions they have about the project and to listen to their requests.
• To monitor technological developments in WASH field on regular basis.
• When required, to assist with any other task that is needed and demanded by the supervisor.

Logistics:

• To keep the stock of construction materials in Bhashantek clean and organized.
• To keep track of the stock through record keeping (stock register) and physical counts.
• To make timely orders for the missing materials so that these can be delivered on time.
• To be responsible for maintaining the tools in good working order and if necessary prepare an order for replacement.
• To involve the plumbers in this task and teach them how to maintain a stock so that at the end of the installation, the plumbers can take over this responsibility without any problem.

Reporting:

• To prepare a monthly report about the installation of the network: progress of installation, number of connections, problems encountered, possible solutions, planning of next month, etc. and send it to the PM.
• To make an activity report at the end of any installation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate in Civil engineering
• Sound knowledge about piped water network with accessories and tools.
• Knowledge about Water Quality Parameters and Water Treatment for drinking purposes.

Experience

• 5 years experience minimum.
• Experience in WASH will be an added value.
• Proven experience in the use of Autocad or any other drawing software and piped water network simulation software.
• Proven experience in Water Quality Tests.
• Ability to use GIS software.

Skills

• Proven computer skills (MS Word, Excel, drawing software)
• Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Strong team motivation and social work minded
• Ability to use water quality test (Wagtech kits)
• Dynamic

Availability  immediate

Monthly Gross Salary: according to skills, experience and availability

Interested candidates are requested to submit complete CV along with cover letter, photocopy of all academic and experience certificates and 2 passport size photographs on or before July 25th, 2014 to:

Programme Manager, ShobarJonnoPani Ltd. 7/8 ShalizarLatifa, Flta 5/A, Sir Sayed Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207 or: pm.sjp.bd@ngo-waterandlife.org, including all scanned copies of academic and experience certificates.

* Applicants accept the final authority of the selection board & its decision