Career Opportunity

Anando (Promotion of Culture and Youth Resource Development) is a non-government, non-political and non-profitable national organization, established in 1997 and its mission is to strive for culture of development and peace through integrated development approach, which enables individuals and communities to become self-reliant. Anando is inviting application for the project of Cox’s Bazar financial supported by Welthungerhilfe – Germany for the following position

1. Job title : Hygiene Officer (Preferable for Female)
2. Gross salary : Taka up to 70,000.-Per Month
3. Immediate superior : Project Manager
4. Contract period : One Year (to be extended subject to the provision of project extension afterward)
5. Location  : Teknaf area

Job details :

Name of Project

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Gender-sensitive Humanitarian Assistance in WASH & Protection for the Rohingya Refugee and Host in Teknaf, Coxs Bazar

Project Context

The project aims to support the Rohingya Refugees and the Host Communities living in Teknaf Upazila and facilitating their access to improved sanitation facilities, personal hygiene and hand washing facilities. It is expected that the proposed interventions in the selected host communities would bring sustained behavioral change and reduction of health risks associated with water and sanitation related diseases. Through the project, Organization  expects to reach extreme vulnerable groups and to provide them with direct assistance for identified WASH needs, by coordinating with and complementing the existing WATSAN/WASH programmes of the Government of Bangladesh, DPHE, UNICEF, UPs, BDRCS, UN agencies, international NGOs and local/national NGOs working, LGIs and Upazila administration in Cox`s Bazar.

Objectives of the position

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Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Hygiene Officer will be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Hygiene Promotion and WASH activities in the designated area of duty in Teknaf, Cox's Bazaar district. S/he will be based in Teknaf area and will have extensive travel to project site for accomplishing his/her responsibilities.

Educational Requirements

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  • University degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Public Health, Social Sciences, Urban Development or related field
  • Diploma degree with combination of relevant training and experience in this field

Experience Requirements

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  • Minimum of five (05) years related work experience in Rohingya Refugee Camp at Cox’s Bazar preferable.

Job Requirements

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  • Managing community-based WASH projects and working with local communities including partner agencies
  • Work experience with national/international humanitarian organizations, multi-national companies, on-government organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
  • Good knowledge of the WASH situation of Rohingya refugee population and local dialect of Cox’s Bazaar district
  • Knowledge on RANAS approach and MoM’s magic hand approach is an advantage.  

Job Description / Responsibility

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  • Carry out regular field visits to project sites to monitor overall hygienic environment and cleanliness of sanitation services. Take necessary measures for rectification with support from beneficiary community
  • Promote participation of beneficiary communities in programme implementation process and seek their commitment for future maintenance
  • Extensively support Hygiene Promoters/Volunteers (HP) field staffs in delivery of effective community awareness programs including adoption of best practices and proven approaches
  • Facilitate on-the-job training to build capacity of field staffs/volunteers on hygiene promotion activities and dissemination of hygiene promotion sessions through technical advice and guidance.
  • Represent organization as required by Project Manager in cluster meetings and/or other networks.
  • Contribute in data collection and data processing of health-related information and use such information for improvement of hygiene behavior
  • Validate the relevance of the hygiene awareness related messages considering cultural sensitivity and adaptable capacity of beneficiary community
  • Support to conduct research/surveys on effectiveness and appropriateness of interventions within the project area; lead the handling of community based interventions data and to prepare the project related report including database updating
  • Communicate with local stakeholders in order to find efficient and effective solutions to the hygiene related problems on the ground
  • Conduct regular house visit with staff and follow-up hygiene practice, provide constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Submit periodic report to the supervisor for compilation as and when required and assist in compiling periodic reports submitted by actors and update to supervisor
  • Provide mentorship to community leaders and beneficiaries, and facilitate weekly camp cleaning campaign with the support from IP and wider community
  • Assist the Project Coordinator in developing plans of action to ensure timely and successful implementation of WASH activities
  • Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Management
Other admissible benefit
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 Staff will also be entitled the Festival Bonus, Insurance, Leave encashment benefit etc. as per HR policy of the organization.
Age limit
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 Not more than 42 years
Application sending address & E-mail
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 Interested and motivated candidates must submit a CV and cover letter by e-mail to “anandojobs@yahoo.com” with subject “Application  for the post of Hygiene Officer” or hard copy to
The Executive Director, ANANDO, Address: 13A/4A (1st Floor), Babar Road, Block-B, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
Last date of application
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10th September 2024

Please mark the title of the position on the top of the envelope and write the position name in subject line in the email. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Any persuasion and lobby will be treated as disqualification for the applicant.

*Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.