Position Title: Plumber-Mechanics

Department: WASH Sector
Number of Position: 01
Location: Camp base under Ukhiya Field Office
Duration: Duration of the Contract will be up to February 28, 2025

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 in over 100 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in the CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group, and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extremely poor and marginalized communities.

There is a continuous new influx of refugees resulting in an increase in population at multiple sites, which is overloading existing WASH facilities due to heavy use. Settlements are expanding quickly, with many more people still searching for space to make temporary shelters. There are acute humanitarian needs in the new settlements especially for emergency/lifesaving WASH support.

CARE Bangladesh will implement the ‘Provision of life-saving WASH services to the Rohingyas refugee population in the Camp-15, 16 Ukyhia sub-district, Cox's Bazar district’ with a project funded by UNICEF. The location of the project is Ukhia Upazila under Cox’s Bazar district.

The Plumber Mechanics contributes to the regular repair and maintenance of WASH facilities, particularly water options in the camp settings, through conducting technical assessments, identifying key issues, planning to repair those facilities, and supervising the community volunteers, pump operators, tube well machines, and other volunteers. The main responsibility of the position/post to keep continuing different Kinds of DTWS, STWS, and Submersible Pump Pipe Networking System and Preparing update Report Which Situated in Storeroom. Along with Ensuring different kinds of Goods Exits and Entry Register is the basic work for this Section. He or she will live outside the comps, and this position is field based 100% in the camps and host community.
II. Responsibilities and Tasks: % of Time
Responsibility # 1: Supervising Water Supply and Submersible Pump Pipe Networking 30%
  • To Maintain Regular Water Supply System and Entry all kinds of Register.
  • To Measure Chlorination System in Every Tap Stand, House Hold Level and Source .
  • Always Keeping Clean and Clear Tap Stand Side.
  • Regular Wash and Cleaning around the Pump room and Pump Side.
  • Frequently visit in the blocks.
  • Identify the non-function Water options.
  • Instant Repair if any Pipe Leakage or Damage.
  • Should be Capability to operate the Generator and Welding Machine.
  
Responsibility # 2: Knowing Basic Knowledge About all Goods who used in Pipe Networking and       Submersible Pump 20%
  • If any Tap Stand Damage, When Takes Necessary Step to overcome this Problem and Preparing Materials List.
  • Capability of using HDPE Pipe Fitting and Welding.
  • Capability to drive But fusion Machine and Welding Machine.
  • Prepared the Demand for Repairing Materials.
  • To ability of problem identification.
  
Responsibility # 3: Ensure all Water option Function in the Camp Level and adjacent host Community 30 %
  • Having the Knowledge Which use in Camp Level.
  • Identify the non-function water option.
  • Identify the cause of nonfunctional Deep Tube Wells.
  • Which Materials use in DTWS, STWS, Having the Primary Knowledge of all this Materials and Capable to Repair this.
  • Where use which parts and all kinds of Knowledge.
  • Regular Keep Clean and Clear Tap Stand and Solar Panel Side.
  
Responsibility # 4:  Coordination and monitoring along with others activities 20 %
  • To Prepare Daily Work Plan and inform Supervisor.
  • Communication With Beneficiaries and User group.
  • Which Materials use in SMP Pump Rooms always Supervise This Materials.
  • Regular updating Register system.
  • Without Entry any materials/Parts Exit is not Allowed.
  • Monthly Report Submit about Storeroom.
  • Supervising for SMP Materials/Parts Safety.
  • Provide a support as per requirement of infrastructure officer
 
Responsibility # 5 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 # 6 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.
II. Reporting to:

Infrastructure Officer

III. Working Condition:
Based in Camps 15 &16 and required spending approximately 100 % time in field.
V. Qualifications:
Education/training:
  • Secondary School Certificate education/Diploma Engineer (Diploma Engineer will get preference)
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in WASH facilities rehabilitation, operation- maintenance and plumbing jobs.
  • Knowledge and experience to operate- Maintenance of WASH Facilities.
  • Practical experience in Emergency context will give an advantage.
  • Own ability to upgrade lab facility in a remarkable level.
  • CARE Core Competencies as noted below:

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. In addition, CARE offers Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Leave Encashment, Life and Health Insurance, Day Care Facilities and Working Mother Benefits etc.

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply through CARE Bangladesh’s e-recruitment site: https://career.carebangladesh.org/1273 on or before May 04, 2024. 

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.
  • Women are particularly 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.