Administration & HR
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Version 01/2022
Position Assistant Engineer-SMS Starting Date ASAP
Duration 31 December 2025 Publication Date 13 August 2025
Location Cox’s Bazar Type of contract Full Time/contractual
Salary 50,000-53,000 BDT    

Ethnic Groups, PWSN & Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Acted

Created in 1993, Acted is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, Acted implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

Acted goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and it’s 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, Acted puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs. More on www.acted.org
In Bangladesh, Acted started its activities in 2018 in order to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sectors of Site Management, Natural Resource Management, Community Protection, Information Management, Drain Monitoring & Intervention, SuLMER, Emergency Preparedness Response and CDCS in the Camps of the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar. 

Code Of Conduct

All staff is required to abide by and observe:

  • NGO Child protection policy
  • NGO Code of conduct
  • NGO Anti-terrorism & Anti-Fraud policy
  • NGO Data Protection Policy
  • Non-discrimination policy
  • Transparency, integrity, and accountability
  • Goodwill and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
  • Cooperative attitude in interactions with NGO staff and the camp population
  • Promotion of and adherence to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation,Abuse and harrasement principles and guidelines
  • Confidentiality
Key roles and responsibilities

A. Technical Support & Supervision

  • Assist the Project Engineer in preparing detailed work plans, BoQs, drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Conduct daily site visits to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with specifications.
  • Maintain daily site logs, documenting work progress, materials usage, and workforce deployment.
  • Report any deviations from plans or quality issues to the Project Engineer.

B. Quality Assurance

  • Ensure all works comply with national building codes, humanitarian shelter standards, and UNHCR technical guidance.
  • Verify the quality and quantity of materials delivered and used on site against specifications.
  • Monitor contractor performance and adherence to agreed timelines.

C. Safety & Environmental Compliance

  • Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards are followed on site.
  • Support environmental mitigation measures, including waste management and erosion control.
  • Assist in implementing Environment & Social Safeguarding policies during construction.

D. Coordination & Reporting

  • Liaise with suppliers, contractors, community representatives, and camp authorities (CiC) to facilitate smooth implementation.
  • Provide daily/weekly progress reports to the Project Engineer and management.
  • Participate in coordination meetings and technical briefings as required.

E. Other Duties

  • Support additional site development works such as road rehabilitation, drainage improvement, and facility maintenance.
  • Carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisor in line with the role.

DELIVERABLES

  • Approved BoQ, construction schedule, and technical drawings for MFFU sheds.
  • Weekly progress monitoring reports.
  • Quality control and safety inspection checklists.
  • Final completion report with as-built drawings and photos.
Required qualifications and technical expertise

The candidate must have the following educational degree                                                                            

  • Diploma or Bachelor in Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering
Selection Criteria
  • At least 1–3 years of construction supervision experience, preferably in humanitarian or community-based projects.
  • Previous experience in fire safety facility construction or similar infrastructure is an advantage.
  • Ability to read and prepare technical drawings.
  • Skilled in preparing BoQs, cost estimates, and progress reports.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and relevant engineering tools.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and multi-cultural environments.
  • Good report writing in English.
  • Fluency in Bengali and English is required. A Chittagong local language is preferable.
  • Habituated to extensive field work
  • Understanding of and experience in the project implementation techniques, participatory planning, implementation, and monitoring of basic practices.
  • Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently.
  • Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
  • Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment
How to apply

The application form must be submitted in English, with a CV, a cover letter, and application form. The application form is available here. (Download the form and attach with e-mail)

Please send your application by 23 August 2025 to the following addresses:

by e-mail: bangladesh.jobs@acted.org

Please write in the subject line of your application “Application for Assistant Engineer-SMS”. To ensure your application in our recruitment process, kindly remember to include the specified subject line in your email. Ensure a working phone number/email address is included in the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by phone. Please be aware that the application materials are non-returnable.

Acted does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process.