WaterAid Bangladesh is an international, non-Government, not-for-profit organization, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation and is looking for a dynamic, committed, passionate and self-driven individual for the position of ‘Programme Manager’ in Bangladesh.

The position will be responsible for leading and implementing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programmes in different climate affected rural and urban areas in Bangladesh. The position will play an active role in programme design, support and monitor implementation and building partner’s capacity in the areas of CCA and DRR which will also form the basis of respective influencing work. S/he will also provide support to influence the national and local level decision making process by advocating the emerging issues as well as sharing the learnings from Climate Resilient programme being implemented by WaterAid and its partners.  

Key Responsibilities

• To support the design and delivery of WA Bangladesh’s climate and disaster related projects/programming by working directly with partner organisations. This includes efforts to mainstream CCA and DRR in WAB’s programmes.
• Facilitate partner NGOs to implement climate resilient programme efficiently through establishment of strong community organization and coordination with other sector actors including local Govt. institutions
• Build capacity of partner NGOs in the areas of climate resilient programme management and implementation through mainstreaming WaterAid’s as well as national policies and strategies on water supply, sanitation and hygiene
• To help shape the strategic direction of WA Bangladesh’s climate change activities, including possible future areas for engagement and investment. This should include demonstrating the implementation capacity of community based CCA and DRR programmes of WAB at national level.
• Lead the ‘Climate Resilient’ programme of WAB that are targeted towards CC impacts on health and livelihood through implementing resilience of WASH programme with appropriate and adaptive technologies.
• Proactive in developing strategies based on WA global goal, aim and on SDG 6
• Support in developing and designing new programme considering concept of IWRM and WAB country programme strategy (CPS)
• Facilitate partner NGOs to implement programme efficiently through establishment of strong community organization and coordination with other sector actors including local Govt. institutions
• Build capacity of partner NGOs in the areas of programme management and implementation through mainstreaming WaterAid’s as well as national policies and strategies on water supply, sanitation and hygiene
• Ensure grants compliance along with organizational policies and procedures

Person specification

• At least masters or equivalent degree preferably in Social Science, Disaster Management, Environmental Management, Development Studies and Engineering
• Years of experience of which, at least 05 (five) years management experience in development field and minimum 03 (three) years with any international organisation/donor agency.
• Experience in project management i.e. project development, planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring.
• Demonstrated expertise of leading, managing and developing the team members.
• Thorough knowledge on climate vulnerable context of the country, its impact on WASH, health, livelihood and relevant technical, social and institutional settings of the country
• Proven experience on Partnership management
• Clear concept on development issues
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Able to contribute in the regional and global platforms within and outside WaterAid
• Demonstrated pro-activeness, organizing & problem-solving abilities
• Able to plan, priorities and organise self and others, ability to work independently with minimal supervision and aptitude to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Possess gender and cultural awareness, positive attitude and professional integrity
• Ready to undertake extensive field visits

Apply Instruction
If you are passionate to make a difference, courageous to improve lives of the poor with water, sanitation and hygiene, confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfil the above-mentioned requirements, please apply online

Application Deadline: 31st May 2020

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Candidates will have to be ready to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification
Women are specially encouraged to apply