VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Site Foreman
Water Supply and Sanitation Projects in Chittagong’s LICs

Context:


The French NGO Eau et Vie (French for Water & Life) has created the social enterprise Shobar Jonno Pani Ltd. in 2010 and the NGO Water & Life Bangladesh in 2014.

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 connections and based on a social business model.

Both W&L and SJP engaged in partnerships with the local communities, authorities, water operator and other development stakeholders.

Water & Life Bangladesh is now launching a project in the slums of Chittagong. The formal agreements between W&L and CWASA have been signed and the water network construction has started in a slum located in Khulshi area. The Chittagong Branch of W&L and Shobar Jonno Pani is then looking for its Site foreman to supervise the network construction and the coming construction works.

POSITION
Site Foreman

LOCATION
Based in the field (Chittagong)

REPORTING TO
SJP Branch Manager
W&L Operations Manager
Project Engineer

SUPERVISION OF
The Technical Department, including plumbers’ team with helpers

COORDINATION WITH
Project Engineer

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The main responsibility of the Site Foreman is to assist the Branch Manager/Operations Manager to implement SJP water network in 9 Number Bridge colony (Khulshi area) and to W&L/SJP next construction works (drainage system, sanitation project).

Technical:

  • To supervise and assist the technical team for the installation of the water supply network and the footpath cementation (including drainage system).
  • To assist the Operation Manager to map the project’s data under GIS software.
  • To assist the Branch Manager/Operation manager with the collection of quotations and purchases of materials.
  • To prepare drawings of existing and planned drainage infrastructures.
  • To assist during regular operation and maintenance of the existing water network.
  • To give suggestions about how the water and sanitation installations can be improved with the available means.
  • To stay open and polite towards the local community. To answer the questions they have about the project and to listen to their requests.
  • When required, to assist with any other task that is needed and demanded by the supervisor.
  • To optimize the organization of the sites and the workers in terms of manpower and materials / equipment

Logistics:

  • To be responsible for the Stock Management issues.
  • To make timely orders for the missing materials related to latrines project to ensure its availability on time.
  • To maintain the tools/equipment in good working order and if necessary prepare an order for replacement.

Reporting:

  • To prepare a monthly report about his/her duty and how the project is ongoing
  • To write a technical report when installations/works are finalized.
  • To participate in coordination meetings with BM/OM

Follow-up of technical activities

  • To keep track on works and maintenance activities.
  • To report difficulties to the higher management while encountered during works or maintenance activities.
  • To enforce the safety rules and ensure that they are applied during the construction works
  • To ensure that workers are properly implementing the established construction methods

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Experience on civil engineering /plumbing works preferably in WASH sector
  • Proven experience in the use of AutoCAD or any other drawing software would be a plus
  • Experience in the use of GIS software would be a plus
  • Proven experience in Water Quality Tests

Skills & Knowlwdges

  • Sound knowledge of piped water network with accessories and tools
  • Knowledge about Water Quality Parameters and Water Treatment for drinking purposes
  • Proven computer skills (MS Word, Excel, drawing software)
  • GPS manipulation, data collection and data encoding
  • Proficient in both spoken and written English
  • Strong team motivation and social work minded
  • Field oriented
  • Ability to use water quality test (Wagtech kits)

Human Qualities:

  • Should be interested in NGO work and purpose
  • Effective verbal and listening communications skills
  • Dynamic and team spirit
  • Be respectful
  • Be flexible
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics
  • Be consistent and fair
  • Social concern
  • Adaptability

Availability: January 2018

Monthly Gross Salary: 25,000 BDT

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are requested to send a complete CV (maximum four pages, please use your name in naming CV, i.e. if name is XYZ attach CV as CV XYZ) attaching recent photograph along with a cover letter to ‘The Program Manager, Water & Life Bangladesh’ at recruitment.bd@waterandlife.ngo

Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: 30th December 2017

* Not applying according to the Application Instructions will lead to application rejection

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