About WaterAid
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 is looking for a dynamic, committed and self-driven individual for the role of ‘Senior Programme Officer’ for the project titled “Stop the Stigma: Empowering dreams of menstruating girls in Bangladesh” under the Climate Resilient Programme. To know more, please visit: www.wateraid.org

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 organisation, 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). The individual will be based at Khulna and will work under direct supervision of the Project Manager-Climate Resilience Programme of WaterAid Bangladesh Office.

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

• Play an active role in achieving objectives, strengthening process and progress monitoring of the relevant project.
  
• Develop and update modules for project activities and interventions.
  
• Support partner NGO in planning and budgeting; follow up the progress of project implementation and provide necessary guidance to be on track ensuring quality of work.
  
• Pursue knowledge management and reporting process of the programme portfolio and relevant project.
  
• Play an active role to lead community 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
  
• Build and maintain strong partnership with local utility agencies, local government and other relevant stakeholders/actors for influencing them for pro-poor services and establishment of accountable systems.
  
• Play strong role to support the organisation in proceeding with current advocacy agenda, especially in contextual portfolio.
  
• Support and guide in climate advocacy in collaboration partner NGOs at local level in accordance with organization’s goals and guide them as appropriate.
  
• Support in the preparation of reports for submission to different audience and represent WaterAid through publications in relevant media.
  
• Developing training materials for youth/adolescent groups, SMC, PTA, OPD’s government stakeholders responsible for WASH and MHM services.
  
• Assist Project Manager in carrying out all deliverables under the contract in a timely manner.

Requisite qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree preferably in Social/Environmental Sciences and Development Studies or relevant subject. For excellent academic attainment and or fast professional track record, this condition may be relaxed.
  
• Minimum 05 years of demonstrated work experience in the relevant field.
  
• 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.
  
• Ability to provide capacity building support to partner NGOs and supervise the project interventions.
  
• Knowledge on Menstrual Hygiene Management is crucial.
  
• Experience and Knowledge on WASH and climate adaptation is desired.
  
• Experience or good understanding of programme monitoring and evaluation
  
• Experience and knowledge on climate change, disaster management and disaster risk reduction are crucial
  
• Aptitude for innovation, to identify and explore new methods of working
  
• Demonstrate respect for gender, diversity, organisational 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 at project areas particularly in Satkhira, Khulna and Bagerhat.

Apply Instruction
If you meet the above mentioned requirements, confident to meet the organisation’s expectations and is passionate to work in the WASH sector to bring a change in the lives of the poor, please apply online.

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

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct.

Please visit https://www.wateraid.org/uk/safeguarding-at-wateraid