Assistant Engineer, WASH

Job Description

Title: Assistant Engineer, WASH

Company Name: Organization for the Poor Community Advancement (OPCA)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 14 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Micro-Credit

• Diploma in Civil

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Micro-Credit

• Age At least 14 years

Minimum 3 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in the WASH sector and 1 year in WASH projects in FDMN camps.

Required Competencies

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and WASH infrastructure.

• Experience in construction supervision and quality assurance.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOQs.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic engineering software.

• Ability to work in humanitarian and camp settings.

Core Values

• Integrity

• Accountability

• Professionalism

• Teamwork

• Respect for Diversity

Safeguarding and PSEA

The Assistant Engineer, WASH must comply with organizational safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child protection, anti-fraud and Code of Conduct policies and immediately report any concern through the established reporting mechanisms.

Project : FCDO-funded WASH Project (Fund Managed by BRAC)

Reports To : Project Engineer, WASH

Duty Station : Project Office, Ukhiya/Teknaf

Working Area : FDMN Camps and/or Host Community

Job Purpose

To support the Project Engineer in the implementation, supervision, operation and maintenance of WASH infrastructure, ensuring quality construction and compliance with project standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Engineer in planning, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining WASH infrastructure in accordance with approved designs, technical standards, and work plans.

• Support the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of solar power systems for water supply networks and other WASH facilities.

• Inspect solar systems, generators, submersible pumps, inverters, electrical control panels, and other electro-mechanical equipment to ensure proper functionality.

• Conduct routine inspections of water supply and sanitation facilities and prepare preventive and corrective maintenance plans.

• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, cost estimates, and material requirements for WASH infrastructure and electro-mechanical works.

• Initiate Procurement Requisitions (PRs) for engineering materials and verify technical specifications and market suitability before procurement.

• Monitor the quality of construction materials, electrical equipment, and mechanical components, and report any non-compliance to the Project Engineer.

• Supervise contractors, technicians, and skilled workers during construction, rehabilitation, installation, and maintenance works to ensure compliance with approved designs and quality standards.

• Conduct site inspections and verify work progress, measurements, and completed works before certification.

• Support the operation and maintenance of water supply systems, distribution networks, pumps, generators, solar systems, and sanitation facilities.

• Identify technical faults and recommend timely corrective actions to minimize service interruptions.

• Participate in site assessments, feasibility studies, and site selection for new WASH infrastructure.

• Maintain accurate engineering records, maintenance logs, asset registers, drawings, and other technical documentation.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly technical progress reports and promptly communicate significant technical issues to the Project Engineer.

• Coordinate with the Camp-in-Charge (CiC), WASH Sector partners, contractors, community representatives, and other stakeholders on technical implementation issues as required.

• Coordinate closely with procurement, logistics, finance, and programme teams to ensure the timely implementation of engineering activities.

• Provide technical support during monitoring visits, technical assessments, donor visits, audits, and project evaluations.

• Support emergency repairs and rapid response activities to restore WASH services during emergencies or system failures.

• Ensure compliance with WASH Sector standards, Sphere Standards, organizational engineering guidelines, occupational health and safety requirements, and environmental safeguards.

• Support the capacity building of field staff, operators, community maintenance groups, and community volunteers on the operation and routine maintenance of WASH infrastructure and electro-mechanical systems.

• Ensure proper information flow and timely communication among project teams and relevant stakeholders regarding engineering activities.

• Promote accountability, gender equality, disability inclusion, and conflict-sensitive approaches in all engineering activities.

• Ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of staff, contractors, volunteers, and community members by preventing abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, and discrimination.

• Promote and comply with organizational Safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection, and Code of Conduct policies.

• Immediately report any safeguarding or PSEAH concerns through the approved reporting mechanisms while maintaining confidentiality and a survivor-centred approach.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Engineer or Project Manager.

• Salary 40,000 BDT per month and others benefit as per project budget.