Position: Field facilitator -Water Quality Analyst

Position: 01
Location: Ukhiya Field Office.

Duration: Duration of the Contract will be up to December 31, 2022 with possibility of Extension 

I.             Job Summary:  

CARE is one of the world's leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working across 104 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 being one of the largest country offices of CARE. CARE works to help people achieve social and economic well-being, while being among the best in their fields. In CARE, we put women and girls at the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.
The “Field Facilitator - Water Quality Analyst” is responsible for ensuring drinking water quality of TWs and also water quality monitoring of production boreholes and water networks regular basis. Responsible to develop the water quality monitoring system for the project. Ensure HTH mother solution standard and Free Residual chlorine value standard in field level. Provide technical supports to field-based sample collection & preserving data in assigned database. Calibration of Equipment like HANNA Conductivity meter, PH meter, Spectrophotometer, Turbidity meters. Ability to use Manifold multi branch filtration unit for Ecoli testing.
It is noted that the selected candidate must stay at Ukhiya Field Office area (Morichcha) as this position need stay with the team and do all the jobs CARE WASH Water Quality Testing Laboratory at  Morichcha.

II.            Responsibilities and Tasks:  

% of Time

Responsibility # 1 : Drinking Water Quality Testing for Programmatic Purposes

40%

  • Testing of all TWs which intending to be used for drinking water prior to being Commissioned or existing. Parameters shall comply with WHO standards adopted by the WASH sector.
  • Testing of household level drinking water quality all parameters as per WASH sector standards.
  • Testing of water points which is connected by pipe networking as per WASH sector standards.
  • Per day need to conduct almost 50nos E.Coli sample from Source and HH level.
  • Need to test chemical, biological & physical parameters for water quality testing every day as per plan.

 

Responsibility # 2: Implement  and ensure Water sampling methodology & Water samples laboratory analysis methodology

15%

  • All samples collected for E. coli testing will be collected after decontamination of the mouth of tube well and need to ensure while collecting sample and need to develop monitoring tool for safe collection of water sample.
  • Testing of household stored water to evaluate impact of hygiene interventions such as hygiene promotion campaigns, jerry can cleaning campaigns, distribution of narrow necked containers.
  • Use of household filters will be conducted along with TWs sampling at least for the first round and using the inspection of drinking water quality.
  • For all physicochemical parameters, field kits using EPA approved methods will be used for testing. For arsenic, an EPA approved rapid test shall be conducted.. Need to ensure proper calibration during testing.

 

Responsibility # 3: Capacity building of staff on water quality sample collection and Environmental Management

20%

  • Organize orientation sessions with volunteer, CARE water quality testing team for collection sample and testing methodology
  • Provide tools and guidelines for field activities.
  • Make joint/ follow up visits as required and provide recommendation.
  • Provide guidance for community level initiative in relation to water quality and Environmental Management.
  • Need to transfer knowledge of using the instrument to internal stuffs.

 

Responsibility # 4: Water results analysis, sharing and reporting.

15%

  • Ensure proper analysis of water quality testing and also need to consult with Hygiene promotion team to mobilize more for community consultation and awareness session.
  • Contribute to preparation of monthly testing report as per WASH sector format.
  • Prepare activity report, monthly plan, and month end demographic report of testing coverage.
  • Take part in forums for knowledge sharing.

 

Responsibility # 5: Coordination and liaison with  CARE WASH team, UNICEF, WASH sector.

10%

  • Maintain liaison with all key persons at field level and also in internal CARE WASH team.
  • Organize orientation and periodic review sessions with Camp volunteers.
  • Regular monitoring with CARE staff and volunteer of on-going plans and follow up on monitoring recommendation.
  • Ensure timely completion of testing and reports

 

Responsibility # 6: Adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems

As part of this role, the job holder will be expected to adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day to day duties, and comply, at all times, to safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self – awareness and be aware of the safety – security related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team and the organization as a whole.

Responsibility # 7: Safeguarding

CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at all times.  CARE expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct.  We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate this commitment are recruited to work with us.

III.           Reporting:  

 Technical Manager-WASH(Engr.)

IV.          Working Condition:  

Based in Ukhiya Field Office, Ukhiya and requires spending approximately 70-80% time in field.

V. Qualification:  

 

  • Bachelor in Microbiology/Environmental Science/Chemistry.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Water quality testing lab
  • Knowledge and experience to operate drinking water testing equipment’s.
  • Practical experience in Emergency context will give an advantage.
  • Own ability to upgrade lab facility in a remarkable level.
  • Knowledge of demographic mapping software like QGIS/ARC GIS will get preference.

VI.          Core Competencies:  

  • Have Knowledge on community engagement in program interventions.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bengali.
  • Able to maintain relationship with others stuffs.
  • Skilled in using MS office/Excel.

Candidates need to be highly motivated and committed to CARE Bangladesh’s vision, mission, and long-term development work to significantly improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized Candidates must be capable of displaying great learning agility, support and encourage knowledge sharing across projects, for the ultimate benefit of all of CARE’s mission wide initiatives.

Compensation

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the really deserving candidate.

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply through CARE Bangladesh’s e-recruitment site: https://career.carebangladesh.org/care-recruitment/home/jobDetails/965 on or before February 20, 2022. 

Note:

    • CARE Bangladesh aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, HIV status, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.
    • Male/Female candidates both are encouraged to apply.
    • Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
    • CARE Bangladesh has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards discrimination, harassment and abuse. All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of CARE Bangladesh.
    • Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process.
    • To ensure transparent processes during recruitment, internal candidates should discuss potential applications with their Line Managers to ensure endorsement of their applications by respective Line Managers.
    • There is no cost involved with applying for positions with CARE Bangladesh. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent.