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Coordinator/ Sr. Officer, Technical Services

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 02

Job Context

  • Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) started its journey in 1988 with a noble vision to stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Being a peoples` centered organization, ESDO envisioned for a society which will be free from inequality and injustice, a society where no child will cry from hunger and no life will be ruined by poverty. Near about three decades of relentless efforts to make this happen, ESDO has embraced new grounds and opened up new horizons to help the disadvantaged and vulnerable people to bring meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. During this long span, ESDO has adapted with the changing situation and provided the most time-bound services especially for the poor and disadvantaged. A community focused and people centered approach has been adapted by ESDO while consideration was given to the national policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle. ESDO is one of the most dynamic organizations expanding its development interventions across 331 upazilas under 54 districts of Bangladesh covering over 10 million poor and vulnerable people.
  • As partnership with Water Aid Bangladesh, ESDO is implementing the GO4IMPact Programme supporting local democratic governance and climate resilient public service provision in Bangladesh at Naogaon District. ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the position.

Key Responsibilities:

As a member of the Technical Team, this role will take the responsibility and contribute to:

  • Reporting to the Project Manager and responsible for IWRM, SWM, and WASH hardware activities.
  • Design, estimate, and plan project infrastructure activities in coordination with project management.
  • Provide support and guidance to the Senior Officer, Technical Services, in technical feasibility assessments, site selection, drawing, design, and estimation.
  • Support and guide the Senior Officer, IWRM and Private Sector Initiation, and the Senior Officer, SWM and Private Sector Integration, in developing innovative and context-specific ideas and modalities.
  • Ensure quality control and implement climate-resilient technologies tailored to the context of hardware activities.
  • Implement infrastructural activities and supervise masons and contractors.
  • Maintain coordination with district-level DPHE, WDB, the Environment Department, and Paurashava authorities regarding relevant technical issues.
  • Plan, organize, direct, and control all technical activities while supervising the Senior Officer, Technical Services.
  • Ensure that all construction activities comply with health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment for all team members and contractors.

Employment Status: Full-time

Workplace

  • Work at office

Educational Requirements

  • BSc/Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Experience Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience with a diploma in engineering and 3-5 years with a BSc, focused on climate change, civil/public health engineering works/projects.
  • At least two years working experience on managerial position.

Additional Requirements

  • Age limit 30 to 45 years
  • Both males and females are allowed to apply
  • Highly potential candidates’ education & age will be flexible.  
  • Experienced in designing and constructing climate-resilient Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) technologies and Solid Waste Management (SWM) infrastructures.
  • Capable of identifying new innovations in IWRM and SWM activities.
  • Experience in working on Climate Change, and Water Resource Management projects.
  • A civil engineering degree from a public university will be given priority.
  • Female candidates having 3-5 years of working experience on above mentioned issues are encouraged to apply.
  • Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills.
  • Candidate should have learning attitude, well behavior and proactive attitude
  • Ability to prioritize activities to act and decide promptly.
  • Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) including AutoCad;
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bengali.
  • Pro-active and participatory decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Ability to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
  • Ability to work with climate vulnerable area and multi diverse community peoples with close communication.

Job Location

  • Naogaon District/ relevant Upazila/ Paurashava

Salary

  • 55000-60000 BDT/Month

Compensation & Other Benefits

  • As per project allocation

Read Before Apply

Ability to stay at project area. Strong team player with well-developed network. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. Salary and benefits will depend on clearance of Bangladesh Govt. and Donor, Candidate should be child and Gender sensitive. ESDO is committed to upholding child rights & child safeguarding and never tolerate child abuser. ESDO strictly applies ‘0’ (Zero) tolerance policy for Gender and child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. So, anyone involved in any kind of abuse, sexual exploitation and harassment is strongly advised not to apply. Any candidate gets involved with any terrorist activities, radicalized & extremist movements or any act of violence is forbidden to apply. Female person with disable and marginalized candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have previous working experience in WaterAid funded project will be given priority. ESDO and Water Aid Bangladesh management can take any decision regarding the appointment without clarification any notice to others.

ESDO has a Safeguarding & PSEAH policy to protect its employees and beneficiaries and any kind of discrimination, harassment, and abuse falls under ESDO “ZERO TOLERANCE” Policy. All employees are expected to abide by the PSEAH, Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Gender policy of ESDO.

ESDO does not tolerate any child & youth abuse. So, if you have any history of child & youth abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any Safeguarding abuse. So if you have any history of gender abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any kind of extremism/terrorism. So if you have any history of extremism/terrorism in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

ESDO does not tolerate any corruption. So if you have any history of corruption in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.

*Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.

Apply Procedure

If you are passionate to improve lives of the people in the transforming climate context, courageous to bring positive impact through your proficiencies, confident to meet organization’s expectations and fulfil the above-mentioned requirements please visit the following link and apply.

Instructions for Hard Copy Application:
A cover letter along with a recent Passport size Photo, photocopy of all academic and experience certificates, NID card /Citizenship certificate including two references. Applications should reach within 31/08/2024 by 5.00PM by post or Currier or hand-to-hand delivery to: Head of HR, ESDO, Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100, Bangladesh.

Instructions for Online Application:
Applications should submit within 31/08/2024 by 5.00PM through ESDO website online application link: https://career.esdo.net.bd/

Instructions for Online Application via bdjobs:
Applications should submit within 31/08/2024 by 5.00PM through BDjobs online application link: www.bdjobs.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for an interview.
Women are especially encouraged to apply.
Equal opportunity, and promoting women & children`s rights is the mandate of ESDO.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2024

Published On: 24 August 2024

Company Information

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO). Address: Collegepara (Gobindanagar), Thakurgaon-5100 Bangladesh