WaterAid is a global non-government, not-for-profit organisation, working for over 30 years now in changing lives for the betterment in 34 countries around the world. We work to offer clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to underprivileged people globally, through convincing the governments to change laws, linking policy makers with people on the ground, pooling knowledge and resources, and rallying support from people and organisations from different corners of the world – altogether making lasting change happen on a massive scale. Currently WaterAid Bangladesh is looking for a dynamic, committed, passionate and self-driven individual for the position of ‘Associate Officer, Programme’ for Climate Resilience Programme dealing with sustainable WASH for target communities in climate vulnerable areas of Bangladesh.

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The Climate Resilience Programme of WaterAid Bangladesh aims to improve access to water and sanitation services with promotion of safe hygiene practices among the targeted underprivileged people living in different climate vulnerable areas in Bangladesh. Under the interventions, WaterAid also works with schools and healthcare centers in the respective project areas to improve their WASH services including influencing respective local government institute (LGIs), youth, utility agencies, relevant actors, civil society organization, and stakeholders as appropriate.

The position is accountable for upholding responsibilities to achieve the aims of the respective Programme, Departmental and Organizational components of WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB).

Key Responsibilities: As a member of the programme team, this role will take the responsibility and contribute to (but not necessarily limited into):

• Play an active role in achieving objectives, strengthening process and progress monitoring of relevant projects
• Pursue knowledge management and reporting process of the programme portfolio and relevant projects
• Develop and update modules for programme activities and interventions
• Support partner NGOs in planning and budgeting; follow up the progress of programme implementation and provide necessary guidance to be on track ensuring quality of work
• Plan an active role to lead social mobilisation, content development, organise and facilitate capacity building events for partners and relevant stakeholders
• Support in promoting project activities in line with national and global climate activism

• Support in climate advocacy in collaboration partner NGOs at local level in accordance with organization’s goals and guide them as appropriate

Requisite qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree from Social/Environmental Sciences and Management or relevant subject or faculty. However, preference will be given to candidates with post graduate degrees.
• At least 01 (one) year of demonstrated work experience in the relevant field of Climate Change. This condition may be relaxed for candidates with exceptional credentials.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to produce outputs within tight deadlines in a very busy environment
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, communications and writing skills both in Bangla & in English
• High level of pro-activeness and creativity, self-motivated and positive attitude to work in team approach
• Good understanding of programme monitoring and evaluation
• Experience and knowledge on WASH, climate change, adaptation, disaster management and disaster risk reduction will be preferred
• Aptitude for innovation, to identify and explore new methods of working
• Demonstrate respect for gender, diversity, organizational cultural and promote safeguarding and uphold organizational values
• Demonstrate interest in and awareness of issues related to development, social justice and climate change
• Ready to undertake extensive field visits outside Dhaka

Apply Instruction

Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements are requested to send CV with a cover letter along with a passport size photograph addressing to ‘The Head of People and Organisational Development, WaterAid Bangladesh, House 97/B, Road 25, Block A, Banani, Dhaka 1213’.

Please mention ‘Application for Associate Officer, Programme - Climate Resilience’ at top of the envelope.

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

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