Job Title: Technical Lead WASH, HICRA

Annual Salary: BDT 1,820,784.00-1,951,090.00 gross per annum + medical reimbursement, provident fund, life and medical insurance.

Location: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Contract Status: Fixed Term

Duration : 02 years

Closing date: 07 December 2024

About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Christian Aid is a UK based organization partnering with others to end poverty in Bangladesh. At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future.  With a diversity of contexts, cultures and practices, combined with a highly varied portfolio of programmes offers an enriching opportunity for a mid-level humanitarian professional to contribute their expertise to eradicating poverty and fighting social injustice.

About the Role

The Technical Lead, WASH provides regio nal leadership and oversight for WASH interventions within the HICRA program, in adherence to donor (USAID) regulations. The post holder will institutionally supervise the WASH Coordinators based at the district level, along with providing technical directly. The post holder will collaborate directly with WASH engineer, other technical leads, partners, and communities to design sustainable WASH solutions. The post holder’s responsibilities encompass successful program implementation, managing program budgets, ensuring quality assurance, conducting capacity building for HICRA WASH staff, and contributing to MEL activities. 

The role-holder is expected to have a thorough understanding of the WASH needs of the Cox’s Bazar and Chittagong Hill Tracts region. The role-holder will be the lead on WASH related activities and monitoring and advice the DCOP/ COP and implementation team on rolling out the WASH interventions across the project locations.

About you

  • MSc/ master’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Science, Urban and Rural Development, Disaster Management/ Development Studies, or other relevant sectors required preferred.
  • At least 07 years of relevant experience on WASH and relevant field programming.
  • Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience developing, mentoring, and managing
  • A record of successful performance on USAID-funded
  • Proven experience with strategic planning, management, and design of resilience-focused programs
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with activity stakeholders: donors, partners, local government institutions, local communities and vulnerable groups, etc.
  • Excellent in-depth understanding of WASH and climate change in the context in Cox’s Bazar and CHT.
  • High level of numeracy and understanding of financial controls and procedures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in applying USAID policies and standards, and best practices.
  • Strong working familiarity with USAID requirements, regulations, and policies.
  • Experience in facilitating and supporting programmatic decision-making, adaptive management, and learning.

Further information

This role is a national position and requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance. Terms and conditions will vary depending on the location.

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How to Apply

To apply for this post please download detailed role profile logon to: Christian Aid Jobs. or, Technical Lead WASH, HICRA

Interested candidates are requested to complete the online application form and a supporting statement expressing their interest and suitability in the role by or before 07 December 2024.  For queries related to the online applications please contact us on: bangladesh-jobs@christian-aid.org

Please note CVs via email will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  If you have not been contacted by January 30, 2025, please assume your application was unsuccessful.