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 with over 121 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in 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 extreme poor and marginalized communities.

According to the ISCG Situation Report published on 27 Jan 2018, the violence in Rakhine State which began on 25 August 2017 has driven an estimated 0.68 Million Myanmar citizen across the border into Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The speed and scale of the influx has resulted in a critical humanitarian emergency. The people who have arrived in Bangladesh since 25 August came with very few possessions. They are now reliant on humanitarian assistance for food, and other life-saving needs.

The forcedly displaced Myanmar citizen (known as Rohingya) in Cox’s Bazar is highly vulnerable, having fled conflict and experienced severe trauma, and now living in extremely difficult conditions. Population movements within Cox’s Bazar remain fluid, with increasing concentration in Ukhia, where the Government has allocated 2,000 acres to establish a new camp to house them. People arrived at the new site before infrastructure and services could be established. Humanitarian partners are now building necessary infrastructure in challenging conditions, with extremely limited space. The new cumulative arrival currently stands at 688,000 as of 27 January, according to IOM Needs and Population Monitoring (NPM) Baseline survey. This includes 585,000 arrivals in Kutupalong Expansion Site plus 237,000 arrivals in other settlements and camps and 79,000 arrivals living in host communities.

There is continuous new influx of refugees resulting in 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. The shortage of WASH facilities has also raised the risk of AWD outbreak.
CARE Bangladesh will implement the ‘Construction and upgradation of piped water systems in the Rohingya refugee in Camp-15, 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 Infrastructure (IO) is responsible for ensuring implementation and monitoring of  WASH infrastructure and environmental activities in the field and refugee camp level. Technical surveys, estimation, funding report preparation, monitoring and environmental assessment are the regular activities for an IO). S/he will help developing PNGO staff capacity in implementation of infrastructure activities and adhering to the environmental regulation of the program. The IO will help facilitating community participation in infrastructure and environmental activities. Working in closely with CARE and PNGO staff, s/he will ensure effective use of resources at field level. She/he will closely work with FFs, Volunteer, and water option mechanics.

• Ensure effective planning, budgeting and implementation of WASH infrastructure and CFW activities by volunteer and CARE staff.
• Ensure timely preparation of the fund request.
• Monitoring of infrastructure and CFW activities.
• Monitoring payment of CFW and Labor/Contractors.
• Ensure timely adjustment report preparation and submission.
• Review structure expense and arrange final payments.
• Ensure community mobilization activities before and after implementation of infrastructure.

• Get oriented on the environmental compliance activities of the program.
• Orient volunteer and CARE staff as well as volunteer on implementation.
• Perform environmental assessment and monitor environmental assessment activities by the staff and volunteers.
• Ensure implementation of the mitigating measures.

• Organize orientation sessions with CARE, and volunteer.
• 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 Infrastructure and Environmental Management.

• Ensure preparation of Funding Request and Final Status Report for all infrastructures.
• Ensure preparation of Environmental assessment reports.
• Contribute to preparation of periodic regional reports.
• Prepare activity report.
• Take part in case study/success story writing.

• Maintain liaison with Govt. officials at field level.
• Organize orientation and periodic review sessions with Camp Maji’s.
• Regular monitoring with CARE staff and volunteer of on-going schemes and follow-up monitoring recommendation for both guest and host executed schemes.
• Ensure timely completion of infrastructure schemes and closure reports.
• Trouble shoot problem related to infrastructure schemes.

As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with 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.

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 always.  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.

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

The incumbent will be based in Ukhiya Field Office and frequently move to Camp.

• BSC in Civil engineering with 5 years’ experience on WASH
• Minimum of five (5) years’ practical work experience in the construction, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) or protection wall or relevant construction work, specially in Coxs bazar camp context in the field of water/sanitation, public health.
• PHAST training, WASH in Emergency training.
• Good understanding of Community contracting or LGED and DPHE contract system and manual
• Develop strategic and operational plans to strengthen the WASH in the camp and host community agenda in the region.
• Strong capacity to develop the BoQ of WASH facilities in context of Cox's Bazar Rohinga communities.
• Guide the Technical Team to implement WASH facilities at the ground level.
• Participate and contribute towards WASH Sectors vibrantly.
• CARE Core Competencies as noted below: