Assistant Technical Specialist, Project Engineer, WASH, Bhasan Char, HCMP

Job Description

Title: Assistant Technical Specialist, Project Engineer, WASH, Bhasan Char, HCMP

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Salary: Tk. 80000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Civil Engineering

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

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge on development and WASH Sector in Humanitarian response

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and infrastructure development.

• Understanding of engineering design standards, construction quality control, and safety regulations.

• Knowledge of humanitarian standards and guidelines (Sphere standards, WASH sector guidelines).

• Understanding of Bill of Quantities (BoQ), cost estimation, and construction material specifications.

• Knowledge of environmental and social safeguards in infrastructure projects.

  SKILLs

• Computer Literacy (MS-Word, Excel, power point, basic on graphics design and video editing)

• Technical drawing and design using AutoCAD or similar engineering software.

• Knowledge in GPS and Mapping (ArcGIS/ QGIS)

• Knowledge in Dashboard preparation using Tableau, Power BI

• KoBo tools/ Online data collection tools using skill

• Strong site supervision and construction monitoring skills

• Good documentation and report writing skills.

  COMPETENCIES:

• Supportive supervision

• Team building (positive reinforcement, collaboration and partnering)

• Analytical Ability

• Local network & relationship building

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability in technical challenges.

• Project management and time management skill.

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972 that

partners globally with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty to create

opportunities to realise their potential.

This position will solely be responsible for structural design and develop technical resources for WASH facilities. More responsibilities will be given emphasis to preparation of detail implementation plan and guideline, detailed activities and work plan, operational processes and timely budget expenditure of field level implementation of the project activities with the association of project team.

• Preparation of drawings (AutoCAD), 2D 3D, BoQ/Cost Estimates and Tender documents for all WASH infrastructures

• Help design and revise the construction/rehabilitation works component of the project work-plan, and monitor that the implementation of the construction/ rehabilitation activities respects the time-table milestones and deadlines

• Verify the work done at site and recommend for the payments to contractor(s)/casual labors etc

• Develop technical resources (e.g. strategic framework, standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuals) to guide BRAC WASH Infrastructure interventions, drawing from international best practices, along with field specific observations

• Develop clear infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g. checklists)

• Define the reference standards to be adopted in the planned WASH infrastructure

• Regular monitoring of ongoing construction activities to ensure that all the activities are executing as per design, specifications and work schedule

• Develop and maintain good relationships and lines of communication with relevant local authorities and communities, prior to intervention explaining BRAC role as an NGO and liaising with them during all phases of the project

• Keep close coordination with contractors through regular meetings

• Extend all possible technical support to other team members and contractors when and where required

• Working in harmony with all other project staff and field team for the effective and efficient day-to-day management of the WASH project

• Coordinate with other stakeholders on the ground for smooth, efficient and effective implementation of the activities

• Preparation of weekly, monthly work plans and construction progress reports

• Preparation of feasibility studies/ reports, borehole pumping tests analysis & reporting and completion certificates

• Ensure that all WASH infrastructure data is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.

• Submit regular reports related to the project’s WASH infrastructure to the Project Manager.

• Conduct trainings regarding operation and maintenance of water supply and sanitation facilities for beneficiaries and Water management committees

• Develop and execute a capacity building plan for BRAC Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH) staff.

• Conduct trainings for project staff and ‘Community WASH Focal Points’ on WASH infrastructure monitoring, operations, and maintenance.

• Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally, if any

• Monitor expenditures, budgets, and track activity expenses; ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion

  Safeguarding:

• Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

• Mobile bill,Weekly 2 holidays

• Free Accommodation

• Festival Bonus

• Health & Life Insurance

• Paternity/ Maternity leave

• others as per Organisation policy.