WaterAid Bangladesh an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation is looking for a dynamic, passionate and self-driven individuals to fill in the position of Programme Officer - Engineer for its country office in Bangladesh.

The position is responsible for guiding, facilitating and supporting WaterAid projects/programmes for implementing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in different geographical context through partner organisations. S/he should support and coordinate projects/programmes for designing and implementing context specific, innovative and demand based WASH infrastructures implemented by partner organisations. S/he will develop technical modules and guidelines for ensuring the smooth implementation of projects ensuring desired quality within the given timeframe. S/he will also be responsible for ensuring that organisation’s technical design manual standard and policies are met by project interventions.  
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Play the key role in guiding, facilitating and supporting implementation of different projects and programmes to ensure quality output
• Develop relevant operational and technical guidelines and modules of WASH interventions.
• Identify and support implementation of demand based (Urban/Rural) WASH technologies,
• Prepare bill of quantity (BoQ), estimation etc of WASH related interventions
• Ensure Health & Safety (H&S) policies are adhered during construction and also to support programmes/projects on this matter. 
• Support programmes and projects planning, budgeting, developing and implementing in line with WaterAid’s mission, vision, values and principles.
• Monitor progress, process and quality of project interventions and take necessary corrective measures throughout the project cycle to support partners.
• Continuous review of progress on implementing WASH interventions through partners against plan, identify loopholes, provide appropriate feedback & support to ensure smooth and effective implementation of the projects.
• Drive, achieve and maintain agreed quality and standard during construction for sustainability.
• Coordinate with other teams of WaterAid Bangladesh to ensure providing necessary support to the partner organisations on their needs.
• Suggest context specific innovations of relevant infrastructures and pilot the interventions according to local demand.
• Facilitate in piloting interventions, action research etc. and share best practice/disseminate learning and contribute in knowledge management of the organization

Requisite qualifications and experience

• BSc in Engineering (civil/environmental/Water Resources) from any recognised University. Master or equivalent degree in Environmental Science/Environmental engineering/Water resources engineering will get preference.
• 2 to 3 years demonstrated working experience in engineering field in development sector, preferably in WASH.
• Capable to design, drawing and estimate Water and Sanitation infrastructures independently
• Experience in preparing project work plan and budget; and implementing projects through partner NGOs. Experience of working with municipalities/city corporations/WASAs will be considered as added advantages.
• Facilitation and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skill in English
• Working skill on CAD (AutoCAD 2D/3D or similar) is must and skill on CAM (SolidWorks or similar) and Sketchup is desirable. Knowledge/ hands-on experience on vector graphic design (Illustrator or similar) and visual graphics (Whiteboard or similar) will be considered as added advantages. The candidate is requested to mention explicitly if they have such experiences with evidences. 
• High level of pro-activeness and creativity, positive attitude and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to plan and priorities tasks, competent to solve problem, promote integrity and aptitude to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ready to undertake extensive field visits as required

Apply Instruction

If you are passionate to make a difference, courageous to improve lives of the poor, confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfill the above mentioned requirements, please apply to: “The Head of Human Resource, WaterAid Bangladesh, House 97/B, Road 25, Block A, Banani, Dhaka 1213” with the following paper works:

• A supporting statement of no more than one page with a summary of why you are most fit for the position and what in particular you would bring to this position
• CV with recent photograph
• Samples of hands-on experiences (preferable to share web links of the samples) of skills as mentioned in the required soft skills like CAD/CAM/graphics etc.
• The names, positions and contact details of at least two referees, including your current or most recent employer
• Current and Expected salary

Application Deadline: 25 February 2019

Please mention (exactly) the name of the position applied for at top of the envelope
Women are especially encouraged to apply.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Candidates will have to be ready to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification