Administration & HR
HR-N2
Version 01/2022
Position Construction Supervisor-NRM Starting Date ASAP
Duration 31 December 2024(Possibility to extend) Publication Date 07 August 2024
Location Cox’s Bazar Type of contract Full Time/contractual
Salary 60,000-63,000 BDT    
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 2017 in order to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sector of Site Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Based Protection,Information Management, Drain Monitoring & Intervention, Emergency Preparedness Response 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

Implement/Follow up all NRM activities in the camp:
Develop/Supervise NRM works in the camp:
 

  • Supervise regular assessment of site infrastructure and physical service delivery in the informal settlement (e.g. drainage, roads, water supply, community infrastructure);
  • Follow BoQ for NRM and infrastructure works.
  • Select casual labours in cooperation with communities and ensure that there is an equal representation of gender, age and minorities within the workforce.
  • Preparing plans for site works and overseeing implementation by casual labours as needed.
  • Considering environmental impacts of infrastructure works from planning to implementation and taking all the necessary measures to mitigate the impacts as much as possible.  
  • In coordination with the NRM civil engineer, conduct assessments to identify infrastructure needs related to NRM priorities, with a focus on improving vulnerable resident’s access to services,
  • Ensure all the necessary measure to guarantee safety of casual labours, contractors and site population are in place through the implementation of NRM works,
  • Store, manage and maintain tools and items for NRM works in coordination with the NRM civil engineer, the logistic department and ensuring compliance to internal procedures,
  • Coordinate with the NRM civil engineer and the other department regarding procurement of any material resources for NRM works,
  • While carrying out NRM intervention always paying special attention to accessibility and special needs of vulnerable group, particular of people with limited mobility.

Ensure Management of NRM activities

  • Support the NRM Civil engineer in devising weekly and long-term work plans for the implementation of NRM activities,
  • Support the NRM Civil Engineer in preparing drawing and BoQ by using AutoCAD.
  • Ensure regular follow-ups on weekly and long-term work plan implementation of NRM activities,
  • Provide inputs for the elaboration of Procurement plans as requested by the NRM civil engineer, 
  • Attend weekly NRM team meetings,
  • Flag directly foreseen challenges / issues arise in link with the NRM activities to the NRM civil engineer and the NRM Project Manager, including security incidents,
  • Attend inter-actor Operational/Sectorial/Ad hoc meetings in the camp;
  • Support the NRM civil engineer in identifying areas for improvement and developing NRM strategy,
  • Ensure accurate record keeping of project documentation, including photos, as requested by the NRM civil engineer,
  • Ensure compliance to internal procedures and donor procedures,
  • Ensure thorough reporting of NRM activities to the NRM civile engineer.
  • Plan and carry out CFW activities.

Ensure protection mainstreaming through the activities

  • Support and consider gender, protection, and GBV concerns in all aspects of activities;
  • Adhere and Promote to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse principles and guidelines
  • Support and promote participation of women, youth, and marginalised groups
  • Refer immediately protection cases identified to Program Manager for referral to protection actors.

HR

  • Day to day supervision and management of NRM skilled/unskilled workers (i.e. attendance sheet signature, follow-up with finance
  • Commitment to continuous learning through trainings and timely identification of capacity-building needs and opportunities, in coordination with the NRM civil engineer / HR department.
Required qualifications and technical expertise

The candidate must have the following educational degree 

  • Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Civil Engineering with 1-2 Years of experience.
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 Years of experience.
Selection Criteria
  • 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.
  • Computer software skills (AutoCAD designing, Illustrator, MS-Word, Excel and Access, etc.).
  • Excellent E-mail communication both with donors and partners.
  • Habituated to extensive field work
  • Understanding of and experience in the project implementation techniques, participatory planning, implementation, and monitoring of basic practices.
  • Practical experience in the implementation of community-managed infrastructures/facilities
  • Female candidates will be given priority.
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 17 August 2024 to the following addresses:

by e-mail: bangladesh.jobs@acted.org 

Please write in the subject line of your application “Application for Construction Supervisor-NRM”. 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 material is not returnable.

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

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