Assistant Project Officer (Technical)- Humanitarian & Resilience Programme

Job Description

Title: Assistant Project Officer (Technical)- Humanitarian & Resilience Programme

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 3

Age: At most 55 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar, Kurigram, Sunamganj

Salary: Tk. 51659 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in Civil
• Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)

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

• Age At most 55 years

Essential Competencies:

• Experience in working with: Wash intervention, Food Security and Livelihood, CASH Based Programming- Cash for Work, Emergency response, Recovery, Seasonal program, social mobilization.

• Working Experience in a coastal and flood-prone areas.

• Practical knowledge in WASH and Climate Change Adaptation related to small scale infrastructure identification, planning, designing, estimation and implementation, Social Mobilization , Facilitation.

• Excellent in Reporting & Documentation, Monitoring & Evaluation.

• Excellent in Leadership, Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication.

• Excellence in Basic Photographic Skill/ AutoCAD/ Design/drawing.

• Excellent in Financial management, Decision making, Self- development, Problem solving, Conflict resolution, Planning, analytical and organizational.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively.

• Supportive, effective and good team player.

• Working knowledge/Proven Expertise of Microsoft Word/ Excel/Power Point/Auto CAD or any engineering design related program/Basic Internet/Database Management/ Basic Hardware & Software Installation/Troubleshooting etc.

• Excellent knowledge in Reading / Writing/Speaking/Listening in English & Bengali

• Having a valid driving license for motor bike and willing to travel and work in the most remote areas of Bangladesh

Desirable Competencies:

• Knowledge in Strategic Management, Staff Management

Implementation of the project in target location/s-60%

• In charge of overseeing technical aspects of small-scale infrastructure, WASH initiatives, and Cash for Work programs in assigned locations, under the guidance of the Project Manager and Technical Coordinator.

• Tasks include identifying suitable sites for Cash for Work and WASH Interventions, ensuring participant selection and schemes align with proposal criteria and obtaining necessary approvals.

• Conducting feasibility studies, designing schemes, estimating costs, and facilitating contract processes including preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQ).

• Ensuring compliance with relevant authorities and stakeholders, maintaining quality throughout implementation, monitoring progress, and managing project expenditures.

• Assisting in preparing Disaster Management plan reports and ensuring inclusiveness of marginalized groups throughout project activities.

• Coordinating with team members, participating in assessments and evaluations, and organizing workshops and meetings.

• Engaging in community mobilization within organizational guidelines and adhering to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Supporting the implementation of Complaints & Feedback Mechanisms, Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Gender Sensitivity measures related to project activities.

• Additionally, supporting the implementation of food security and livelihood activities, planning construction and Cash for Work activities according to project needs, including preparing designs and BOQs.

• Responsible for managing billing processes, conducting technical and environmental surveys, and preparing various IEC materials related to construction work.

• Developing site selection criteria and facilitating hygiene promotion, caretaker training, and awareness sessions for communities at the grassroots level as required by the project.

• Estimating structural interventions and preparing specifications based on the local context and conducting technical and environmental surveys and community consultations to ensure the appropriateness of project activities.

• Preparation of bill & check the bills vouchers of WASH and small scale DRR activities

• Develop KOBO questionnaires, conduct data screening, and prepare the final list

Ensure effective monitoring of project intervention-10%

• Monitor and track the progress of work, ensuring the quality of project activities, and promptly informing line management.

• Conduct post measurement and prepare report for proceed final bills.

• Conduct basic water quality parameter testing using field kits.

• Monitor work progress, ensure project activities` quality and materials, and report to the project focal point or supervisor.

• Oversee construction activities at the community level.

• Develop and execute business plans at the community level according to the proposal and organizational guidelines.

• Supervise and monitor each stage of activities, ensuring adherence to standards, instructions from line managers, and Islamic Relief Bangladesh procedures.

• Monitor work progress, ensure project activities` quality, and report to the Project Manager.

Capacity building initiatives-10%

• Facilitate Caretaker training sessions within the water wells caretaker for ensuring sustainability of water wells.

• Conduct training for contactor, mason on design and specifications.

• Provide follow-up training sessions, hands-on training at the household level, and refresher courses.

• Organize Hygiene promotion training sessions at the community level.

• Assist in conducting training sessions on food security and livelihood issues.

• Support capacity-building initiatives within the community regarding protection issues.

Do effective and appropriate networking, and coordination with different stakeholder-10%

• Gather or create media and communication materials (such as photographs, case studies) to enhance project visibility.

• Assist in organizing inception meetings at various levels.

• Formulate project implementation committees (PIC) for CFW scheme.

• Ensure the acquisition of necessary NOCs after scheme selection with relevant stakeholders.

• Engage UDMC and other project implementation teams for effective project execution.

• Coordinate with DPHE for implementation of WASH interventions

• Coordinate and network with stakeholders for project implementation.

• Assist in the phase-out meeting and lesson-learned workshop for further organizational development.

• Represent Islamic Relief Bangladesh in coordination meetings at Union and City levels.

Project reporting and documentation-5%

• Assist the supervisor in preparing monthly, quarterly, interim, and final narrative reports in accordance with the proposal and project requirements.

• Support the supervisor in compiling monthly progress reports.

• Organize and maintain all project-related documents as directed by the supervisor, ensuring timely approval and organization.

• Support to archiving project documents (both hard copy and electronic copy) following IR guidelines.

Others-5%

• Participate & involve with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization etc.) activities.

• Ensure that local purchase and expenditure are done as per Islamic Relief Bangladesh policy.

• Maintain the stock book, inventory and other essential register properly and timely in effective manner.

• Support in procurement of materials like requisition, follow-up etc.

• Take initiatives to ensure security of project staffs and participants during intervention.

• Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor

Mobile bill, Tour allowance/Per-diem, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB), Festival Bonus, Long Service Awards, Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity) and Gratuity, etc.