Assistant Project Officer (Technical)-Humanitarian Programmes
Job Description
Title: Assistant Project Officer (Technical)-Humanitarian Programmes
Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh
Vacancy: 4
Job Location: Sunamganj (Chhatak, Derai)
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Civil Engineering
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Implementation of the project in the target location/s (40%)
∎ Responsible for all Shelter construction with technical activities at assigned location/s under the supervision of the Project Focal / Supervisor.
∎ Organize the project inception meeting with different-level stakeholders.
∎ Provision of IRB country strategy implementation at the field level.
∎ Ensure the selection of beneficiaries according to the criteria defined in the proposal and validate it by the respective authority.
∎ Ensure inclusion of gender, persons with disabilities, elderly and other vulnerable communities according to the IR Principle and guidelines during participant selection and other steps of implementation.
∎ Implementation of the assigned project activities i.e. installation of WASH and shelter facilities, water quality testing, profile making of the interventions using GPS location, etc.
∎ Prepare attendance sheet, muster roll and any other documents for audit compliance.
∎ Prepare field movement and technical activity plan, approve it with the supervisor and ensure strict alignment with the plan.
∎ Support / Participate in different need assessments, impact evaluations, Beneficiary Feedback Surveys etc. through the KoBo interface.
∎ Ensure other planned activities such as various workshops and meetings.
∎ Maintain coordination and cooperation with the other team.
∎ Engage in effective community mobilization within IR guidelines and compliances.
∎ Be aligned with the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints of the project to enable the delivery of the agreed outputs and/or benefits.
∎ Practice and promote SPHERE and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) in all project activities.
∎ Support to ensure Complaints & Feedback Mechanism (CFM), Child Protection, Safeguarding & Gender Sensitivity issues concerning project activities.
∎ Technical support (20%)
∎ Support to prepare BoQ and Design of any technical intervention of HP.
∎ Estimate the quantities of the materials according to the approved BoQ and Design.
∎ Ensure Shelters construction quality through proper documentation.
∎ Monitoring of construction activities.
∎ Site selection and site preparation for construction sites.
∎ Prepare post measurement sheet for any interventions.
∎ Generate innovative ideas for WASH, shelter and other humanitarian interventions.
∎ Ensure effective monitoring of project intervention (10%)
∎ Regular monitoring of WASH/emergency relief/recovery/rehabilitation activities at the beneficiary level.
∎ Regular monitoring of project-related activities especially the distribution of hygiene kits, toolboxes for repair and maintenance of WASH interventions, foods, NFIs, cash etc. at the beneficiary level.
∎ Monitor the working progress & ensure the quality of project activities, and materials & inform the project focal / supervisor.
∎ Capacity-building initiatives for project participants, key stakeholders, and project staff at the program level (15%)
∎ Support to organize orientation Up level.
∎ Organize basic skill development training for project participants on different subjects i.e. repair and maintenance of WASH interventions, shelter, health & hygiene promotion etc.
∎ Participate and facilitate weekly and monthly project-related awareness-raising and feedback sessions i.e. courtyard meetings at the community level.
∎ Orient key stakeholders on Complaints & Feedback Mechanism (CFM), Child Protection, Safeguarding & Gender Sensitivity issues concerning project activities.
∎ Organize training and workshop in different sectors for internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Ensure effective reporting, appropriate archiving and visibility according to the project need (5%)
∎ Prepare the bill & check the bill vouchers.
∎ Support supervisor to prepare other reports of training conduction and also monthly, quarterly, interim and final narrative reports as per the proposal and project need.
∎ Assist supervisor to prepare monthly progress reports.
∎ Prepare, approve, organize and preserve all project-related documents and ensure sending to the Humanitarian & Resilience Programme department within due time.
∎ Prepare or collect media & communication materials (Photographs, Case Studies etc.) required to ensure project visibility.
∎ Assist in archiving the project documents (hard copy and electronic copy) as per IR guidelines.
∎ Ensures comprehensive and effective communication, coordination and advocacy with different stakeholders (5%)
∎ Support to organize the project inception meeting with different level stakeholders.
∎ Ensure effective networking and coordination with the Upazila and DC offices.
∎ Establish and maintain effective coordination mechanisms with key stakeholders of the project.
∎ Represent Islamic Relief Bangladesh in coordination meetings at the upazila and district levels.
∎ Assist in the phase-out meeting and lesson learnt workshop for further organizational development.
∎ Collect successful project completion letters from relevant authorities.
∎ Other Requirements (5%)
∎ Participate & involve with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization etc.) activities.
∎ Ensure that local purchases and expenditures are done as per Islamic Relief Bangladesh policy.
∎ Maintain the stock book, inventory, and other essential registers properly and timely in an effective manner.
∎ Support in the procurement of materials like requisition, follow-up etc.
∎ Take initiatives to ensure the security of project staff and participants during the intervention.
∎ Facilitate donor/external visits and ensure that recommendations of visitors are addressed.
∎ Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on the safeguarding of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation, Fraud, Bribery & Money Laundering for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.
∎ Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Experience in working with WASH, Shelter, Emergency Humanitarian Response and DRR-related interventions.
∎ Excellent Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening skills in English & Bengali
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/ Excel/PowerPoint
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Reporting & Documentation
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation Skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Decision-making skill
∎ Conflict resolution skill
∎ Leadership skill
∎ Self-development
∎ Problem-solving skill
∎ Planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage stress/workload effectively
∎ Supportive, effective, and a good team player.
∎ Mental Health Stability
∎ Adaptive Behavioral Skill
∎ Must-Have a valid driving license for a motorbike and be willing to travel and work in the most remote areas of Bangladesh
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply
Salary: Tk. 36805 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Provident fund, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ Other benefits will be provided as per organizational HR Policy
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 6 May 2023
Company Information:
∎ 25 Apr 2023
∎ Islamic Relief Bangladesh
∎ Address : Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Web : islamicrelief.org.bd
∎ Business : Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.
Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness.
Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior 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 IRB engages. IRB 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. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW 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.
Category: NGO/Development
: For more details on Job information, Please download the job description from our official website (islamicrelief.org.bd). Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply. However, Islamic Relief Bangladesh considers diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or marital status, ethnicity, age, disability, class, caste, or religion.
