Construction Engineer

Job Description

Title: Construction Engineer

Company Name: HEED Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Noakhali (Subarnachar)

Salary: Tk. 59331 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Environmental / Public Health Engineering.

• Master’s degree in above related fields are preferred.

• Experience in designing and putting bill of quantities, WASH facilities like toilet, bathing cubicles, water supply lines and hygiene promotion for affected people in particular in schools.

• Demonstrated experience in managing Arsenic and WASH grants is preferred.

• Experience in working on Bill of Quantities and design for water and sanitation facilities in Communities.

• Experience of working with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in coalition building and ability to rally coalitions and networks to take positions on specific policy issues.

• Experience in water conservation awareness raising campaigns.

Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience focused in the management of arsenic and WASH programs involving rural communities to promote BCC.

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

• Age At most 45 years

• At least three-five years of experience in financial and accounting work, experience budgeting

• Excellent oral and written (English and Bangla) communications skills.

• Knowledge of the internet and good general computer skills.

• Good computer skills in common word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel), and accounting software

• Highly organized, ability to work to strict deadlines.

• Sensitive to social and cultural issues.

• Team player and self-starter.

• Ability to priorities and organize work tasks.

• Flexible and able to embrace change positively.

• High sense of confidentiality , Good computer skill and Accounts related computer needs skill

Job Context

In partnership with Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh (HFHB), HEED Bangladesh will implement a project on Reducing arsenic contamination and waterborne diseases by improving access to WASH conditions. The project is implementing in 6 Unions of Subornochar and SadarUpazila of Noakhali District with the aim that marginalized individuals in the community who are affected and at high risk of arsenic-borne diseases have improved their healthy living through arsenic mitigation measures.

Major Responsibilities:

Project Supervision:

• Assess the needed rehabilitation Arsenic and WASH works in infrastructure.

• Supervise the implementation of the KOICA Project

• In coordination with project coordinator, implement project activities in accordance with the project guidelines and targets

• Create RFQ and design and assist in tendering documents.

• Review designs, specifications, RFQ and conditions of contract issued by HEED Bangladesh & HFH and attend all site level meetings with GOB

• Provide supervision, technical assistance and project management skills to local staff within operational areas of KOICA Project

• Coordinate, manage resources and implement Arsenic and WASH activities

• Monitor and inspect private contractor work at vital construction milestones per project schedule

• Conduct Arsenic and WASH rapid needs assessments in the field.

• As a result of the assessments, assist with identification of specific project locations, design and implementation of appropriate WASH interventions in coordination with Project Coordinator

• Assist in the preparation of the specifications and documentation for the procurement of key WASH related supplies in coordination with Project Coordinator

• Prepare project technical reports, and assist Project coordinator in project proposals and periodic reports.

• Assist in facilitation of the promotion of Arsenic and WASH program impact on and potential for conflict between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries, and adjust program accordingly

• Ensure that all WASH components are implemented as per the project papers and including: design, developing of bills of quantities for Deep tube well with bath house, Sanitary Toilet, Mini Piped water supply System,Emergency WASH materials etc.,

• Develop, negotiate and manage contracts with service providers (may include preparation of tender documents for purposes of soliciting bids/tenders from contractors for the said project.

• Assist in ensuring the close liaison and consultation with the Communities leaders during implementation of the WASH services as per project document requirement.

• Assist in undertaking of the capacity building of the various groups involved in projects, including Household Sanitation Committees, Water Committees,Arsenic Action Group ( AAG), Community Hygiene Promoters, in aspects of Water Sanitation and Hygiene in an emergency humanitarian situation.

• Under take water quality (microbial, physical and chemical) analysis of treated water using potable water quality kit, as per water quality technical guidelines approved by the government/WHO and donors.

• Coordinate and supervise implementation work including managing construction contracts.

• Coordinate and participate in projects start up meetings and Project Evaluations

• Conduct Clean-up Campaigns.

• Facilitate Consultant during school administration engagements.

Coordination with local community groups/ Government Departments/ Other stake holders (Internal and External)

• When required, in collaboration with Project Coordinator, Represent HFH at interagency coordination - Representing the organization and actively participate in the WASH Cluster Meetings to review progress, as well as attending state level WASH Cluster meetings.

• Coordinate day-to-day operation and financial management of the construction works and re-measured all implemented works in the field in accordance with the approved project work plans and liaison with HQ

• Support in Liaising with beneficiary community, WASH cluster and local authorities in the selection of project sites as per requirement of the project design.

• Reporting and communication

• Ensure that project documentation is prepared, including weekly and monthly project reports on implementation/ construction status, as per requirements of HEED Bangladesh

• Conduct regular development inspections highlighting potential area of concern

• Support Project Coordinator in liaising with Finance and Grants team in tracking WASH component project expenditure, reviewing financial reports, and addressing queries of related expenditure in timely manner.

Other

• Other tasks as requested by the Line Manager and/or HQ

• Safety and Security responsibilities

• Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture

• Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or HQ

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in managing Arsenic and WASH grants is preferred.

• Working knowledge of English and ability to write reports in English.

• Successful track record in project coordination.

• Ability to manage a wide range of work assignments and changing priorities in high pressure and demanding environment

• Strategic, creative and innovative thinking.

• Demonstrated understanding of the NGO sector, public sector planning.

• Ability to work in high tension and high security risk situations and be able to adapt to rapidly changing contexts

• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and physical hardship conditions with limited resources

• Ability to respect and relate appropriately to people of other faiths.

• Understands work from a process point of view and uses measurement and accountability systems effectively.

• Excellent time-management and prioritization

• As per organizational policy / Project budget provision