Programme Officer-PHP
(WASH Sector Support)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

The role of the Programme Officer-PHP is to improve the overall quality of the hygiene promotion component of WASH by engaging actors through HP TWiG at Cox’s Bazar level. Simultaneously, He/ She will conduct a scoping study to develop innovative, rationalized and community-accepted hygiene promotion programming. The Programme officer will support ongoing operations, best practices, gaps, overlaps and opportunities around the evolving context. Supporting the WASH Sector through leading the Hygiene Promotion Technical Working Group (HP TWiG) and conducting a scoping study to provide innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for HP. The Programme Officer under the leadership of HP TWiG will ensure inclusive community engagement including solid waste management, waterborne disease prevention, outbreak response, menstrual hygiene management, the child faces management and so on. The position holder will support undertaking a desk-based review of the transition to sustainable hygiene promotion programme models in Bangladesh. Ideally, reviewing the previous work done in this context and thinking of a way forward from the recommendations and will consult WASH and inter-sector agencies, relevant stakeholders, including government authorities, and identify the most appropriate partners to be an integral part of the study. Moreover, The position holder will coordinate with other agencies and actors to harmonize community engagement approaches within the district/area of intervention to ensure that we are informing and influencing the work of other actors in this area.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced and sincere person who accomplished a master's degree with a relevant discipline relating to WASH/ Community Engagement such as anthropology, sociology, communication, development studies, civil/water engineering/ MPH/Statistics. The person needs to have more than 3 years’ experience of working with communities and also should have sound knowledge of public health or WASH programming. Relevant experience in emergency programmes is one of the key areas. The position holder should have a strong interest and proven experience in context analysis and leading partner & stakeholder participation. Experience in research work at the field level is another key essential area. The position holder should have the ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities. Finally, The programme officer should have the ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam GB, to act as key contributor to Rohingya response programme, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their Humanitarian fields etc., and it offers training and development opportunities, fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam 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 our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. OR

Go to For external applicants:

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/

For internal applicants:

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/

• Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT9397 to complete the online application process
• Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date

Application Deadline: 04 March 2023.

[Only Bangladeshi nationals are eligible to apply]

Location: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Job Type: Fixed Term up to March 2024. Grade: D1, National

Salary & Benefits: BDT. 12,71,588 gross per annum (13 month) with others benefits e.g., medical for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave & insurance etc.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.