Electrical Engineer(Equivalent to Assistant Project Officer)- Humanitarian Crisis Response

Job Description

Title: Electrical Engineer(Equivalent to Assistant Project Officer)- Humanitarian Crisis Response

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 55 years

Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Maximum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency, Industrial Machineries (Generator, Diesel Engine etc.)

Published: 19 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 55 years
∎ Managing electric industrial mills.
∎ Electric supply power plants/wheat industry.
∎ Familiar with electrical & electronics product manufacturing sectors.
∎ Project Implementation Skill.
∎ Project Management
∎ Social/Community Mobilization Skill
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Reporting & Documentation Skill
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation Skill
∎ Decision making
∎ Conflict resolution
∎ Leadership
∎ Self-development
∎ Problem-solving
∎ Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Strategic Management
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
∎ Supportive, effective and good team player
∎ Staff Management
∎ Willing to adapt to IRW’s norms and values
∎ Other (Please Specify)
∎ Rice Fortification Plant or similar plant Management.
∎ Practical knowledge of industrial electric supply & management.
∎ Technical and practical knowledge of generator maintenance and troubleshooting.
∎ Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
∎ Working knowledge-Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening in English, Bengali, & Chittagongian local language.
∎ Basic Photographic Skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Experience in working with:
∎ Essential Competencies:
∎ IT Skill:
∎ Language Skill:
∎ Desirable Competencies:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Assist in preparing technical drawings, specifications, BoQ, plans, and documents for electrical works, especially for the rice fortification process.
∎ Provide technical planning & development support for rice fortification project work.
∎ Review project specifications, drawings, and blueprints to determine the scope of work.
∎ Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical projects, including wiring, fixtures, and systems.
∎ Complete preventive (as scheduled) and corrective maintenance for all electrical systems.
∎ Ensure all tasks are performed by relevant electrical codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, BNBC, 90Days, etc.).
∎ Guide team members on electrical systems, safety protocols, and standards.
∎ Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain records of maintenance activities.
∎ Collaborate with other departments to ensure all systems operate efficiently.
∎ Lead and supervise a team of electricians and technicians responsible for the electrical maintenance of machinery, power systems, utilities, internet, and WIFI systems.
∎ Effective plan of electrical machinery for the milling facility, including scheduling, inventory management, and maintenance routines, and establish a system for tracking production outputs and ensuring consistent quality.
∎ Manage the plant operation and the processing of rice fortification including machine experts, operators, foremen, and volunteers.
∎ Provide technical knowledge of electrical & electronics support for Fortified Rice Kernel, packaging, and handling all plant management-related issues.
∎ Establish and implement operational standards and procedures to ensure efficient and outstanding plant output.
∎ Participate in installation, maintenance, and repair work of electrical-mechanical systems.
∎ Actively perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs of electrical equipment, production machinery, and power systems when needed.
∎ Deliver training programs on CAD software according to technical competence and practical demonstrations.
∎ Provide technical training/ orientation on electrical & electronics work for staff, foreman, caretaker, and volunteers.
∎ Develop comprehensive proposals for electrical projects, including pricing, terms and conditions, and project timelines.
∎ Implement and manage the project in line with WFP standards, including proper record-keeping and ensuring correct entitlements are delivered to project participants.
∎ Regularly monitor and submit timely reports, including monthly/quarterly activity plans, progress reports, and final project completion reports as per WFP standards.
∎ Prepare individual work plans according to the rice fortification project plan.
∎ Prepare & follow up on electrical and machinery efficiency monitoring checklists/logbooks for getting the highest production.
∎ Prepare various monitoring checklists like oil use records, hours records, electricity consumption reports etc.
∎ Ensure quality electric & electronic equipment that meets IRB’s drawing, design sectoral guidelines, and organization rules & regulations.
∎ Check work orders and specifications to ensure good quality materials reception,
∎ Provide monthly production reports to WFP, ARRRC, CiC, SMSD, CMO, sector, and other agencies.
∎ Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the activities and suggest operational solutions.
∎ Prepare and manage reports for regulatory agencies (WFP and IRB) and internal stakeholders.
∎ Prepare a monthly summary report and share it with IRB management before external sharing of reports.
∎ Conduct regular performance reviews and address any issues that arise within the team.
∎ Linkages with government officials, the Navy, local electrical authorities, CiCs, CMOs, UN agencies, and NGOs for the smooth operation of project intervention.
∎ Develop and execute strategies to improve production efficiency, and reduce costs, Analyze rice fortification production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
∎ Participate in various personal development training, orientation, and workshops.
∎ Manage procurement processes, including the sourcing of electrical equipment and materials for getting the highest product.
∎ Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely availability of electrical & electronics materials.
∎ Prepare and submit a plan of the monthly activities to the line manager.
∎ Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the activities and suggest operational solutions.
∎ Participate in sessional programs like winterization, Ramadhan, Qurbani etc.
∎ Support to ensure the complaint response and feedback mechanism at the field level.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’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
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.
∎ Effectively manage all electrical types of equipment and ensure quality, standards, and appropriateness -50%
∎ Assist in preparing technical drawings, specifications, BoQ, plans, and documents for electrical works, especially for the rice fortification process.
∎ Provide technical planning & development support for rice fortification project work.
∎ Review project specifications, drawings, and blueprints to determine the scope of work.
∎ Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical projects, including wiring, fixtures, and systems.
∎ Complete preventive (as scheduled) and corrective maintenance for all electrical systems.
∎ Ensure all tasks are performed by relevant electrical codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, BNBC, 90Days, etc.).
∎ Guide team members on electrical systems, safety protocols, and standards.
∎ Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain records of maintenance activities.
∎ Collaborate with other departments to ensure all systems operate efficiently.
∎ Lead and supervise a team of electricians and technicians responsible for the electrical maintenance of machinery, power systems, utilities, internet, and WIFI systems.
∎ Effective plan of electrical machinery for the milling facility, including scheduling, inventory management, and maintenance routines, and establish a system for tracking production outputs and ensuring consistent quality.
∎ Manage the plant operation and the processing of rice fortification including machine experts, operators, foremen, and volunteers.
∎ Provide technical knowledge of electrical & electronics support for Fortified Rice Kernel, packaging, and handling all plant management-related issues.
∎ Establish and implement operational standards and procedures to ensure efficient and outstanding plant output.
∎ Participate in installation, maintenance, and repair work of electrical-mechanical systems.
∎ Actively perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs of electrical equipment, production machinery, and power systems when needed.
∎ Deliver training programs on CAD software according to technical competence and practical demonstrations.
∎ Provide technical training/ orientation on electrical & electronics work for staff, foreman, caretaker, and volunteers.
∎ Develop comprehensive proposals for electrical projects, including pricing, terms and conditions, and project timelines.
∎ Effective monitoring, reporting, and documentation to meet the project objectives -20%
∎ Implement and manage the project in line with WFP standards, including proper record-keeping and ensuring correct entitlements are delivered to project participants.
∎ Regularly monitor and submit timely reports, including monthly/quarterly activity plans, progress reports, and final project completion reports as per WFP standards.
∎ Prepare individual work plans according to the rice fortification project plan.
∎ Prepare & follow up on electrical and machinery efficiency monitoring checklists/logbooks for getting the highest production.
∎ Prepare various monitoring checklists like oil use records, hours records, electricity consumption reports etc.
∎ Ensure quality electric & electronic equipment that meets IRB’s drawing, design sectoral guidelines, and organization rules & regulations.
∎ Check work orders and specifications to ensure good quality materials reception,
∎ Provide monthly production reports to WFP, ARRRC, CiC, SMSD, CMO, sector, and other agencies.
∎ Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the activities and suggest operational solutions.
∎ Prepare and manage reports for regulatory agencies (WFP and IRB) and internal stakeholders.
∎ Prepare a monthly summary report and share it with IRB management before external sharing of reports.
∎ Conduct regular performance reviews and address any issues that arise within the team.
∎ Linkages with government officials, the Navy, local electrical authorities, CiCs, CMOs, UN agencies, and NGOs for the smooth operation of project intervention.
∎ Develop and execute strategies to improve production efficiency, and reduce costs, Analyze rice fortification production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
∎ Coordination & networking with key stakeholders including Navy, ARRRC, SMSD, CMO, and focal agencies for the establishment and operation effectively -20%
∎ Participate in various personal development training, orientation, and workshops.
∎ Manage procurement processes, including the sourcing of electrical equipment and materials for getting the highest product.
∎ Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely availability of electrical & electronics materials.
∎ Prepare and submit a plan of the monthly activities to the line manager.
∎ Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the activities and suggest operational solutions.
∎ Others -10%
∎ Participate in sessional programs like winterization, Ramadhan, Qurbani etc.
∎ Support to ensure the complaint response and feedback mechanism at the field level.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’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
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance
∎ Consolidated
∎ Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB)
∎ Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity and R&R)
∎ Accommodation will be provided by Islamic Relief Bangladesh (only applicable for Bhashanchar).
∎ Other benefits will be provided as per the organizational HR Policy
∎ Consolidated
∎ Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB)
∎ Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity and R&R)
∎ Accommodation will be provided by Islamic Relief Bangladesh (only applicable for Bhashanchar).
∎ Other benefits will be provided as per the organizational HR Policy

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Read Before Apply:

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, disability, class, caste, or religion.

Company Information:
∎ Islamic Relief Bangladesh
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ 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.



Address::
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ 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.

Application Deadline: 24 Feb 2025

Category: NGO/Development