Field Officer - Shelter

Job Description

Title: Field Officer - Shelter

Company Name: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA)

Vacancy: 2

Age: At least 27 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 48129 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Flexible for Experienced Candidate.

• At least 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At least 27 years

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in the development sector, including at least 2 years in Shelter Sector or a similar coordination role, preferably with a national or international development organization.

• Experience working in South Chattogram or Cox’s Bazar is preferred; familiarity with the local context and ability to communicate in the local dialect will be an advantage.

• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making and negotiation skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, government authorities and other stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in common IT applications, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, internet browsing and email communication.

Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) <www.ypsa.org> is an organization for sustainable development working in greater Chittagong division including Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) since 1985 (International Youth Year). YPSA is going to implement a project titled “Locally-led Humanitarian Assistance to prioritized multi-sectoral Needs and Distressed Rohingya Community (Local HAND`s Consortium)” at Rohingya Camp, Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar. The project will be implemented with support from CARE Bangladesh.

Duration: 5.5 Months

Job Description:

General Responsibilities

Supervision of Construction Activities:

• Oversee the design and construction of CCCM-related infrastructure, such as: constructing Slope Protection/Stabilization, Pedestrian Pathway, Bamboo bridges, Stair, small retention walls, drainage, Drainage cleaning, Tree plantation, Shelter construction, Shelter materials distribution(SUM), Conduct Community-Based Multi-Hazard Awareness and Preparedness Sessions etc

• Ensure work follows approved designs, technical drawings, and environmental guidelines.

• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maintain efficient workflow.

• Address on-site issues and provide solutions to construction challenges.

• Provided technical support on pre-position of contingency shelter Kits & NFI to address upcoming monsoon and Cyclone hazard

• Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects matched with ISCG shelter and site improvement guide line;

• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.

• Prepare detailed designs, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities (BoQ), Tender documents and material lists for all shelter, NFIs and infrastructure related works.

• Prepare a detailed implementation work plan in consultation with project staff and line management and maintain regular tracking with necessary adjustments to ensure timely completion of all shelter and site improvement infrastructural related projects.

• Work with other sectors staff to promote integrated programming across sectors in order to maximize the impact of the CARE response and recovery programming and avoid knowledge and performance gaps.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Coordinate and supervise construction works of shelters, site improvement and other infrastructures related projects.

• Follow up, inspect and ensure project materials are delivered in field in a timely manner.

• Activities which are implemented by contractors are monitored for quality assurance/control.

• Inspect construction materials (cement, soil, gravel, timber) to ensure quality and sustainability.

• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify adherence to technical standards.

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, donor requirements, and local construction laws.

• Identify and correct defects or inconsistencies in construction.

Safety & Risk Management:

• Implement health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards to protect workers.

• Ensure proper use of PPE, scaffolding, and construction safety measures.

• Conduct regular safety briefings and emergency drills for workers.

• Identify and mitigate hazards such as landslides, soil erosion, or structural instability.

Coordination & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of materials, workforce productivity, and project milestones.

• Prepare daily or weekly progress reports for the Project Engineer and stakeholders.

• Communicate with Community, contractors, suppliers, and government agencies for project updates.

• Address construction delays by coordinating timely material delivery and workforce management.

Community Engagement & Capacity Building:

• Train Community workers on climate-resilient and eco-friendly construction techniques.

• Promote the use of sustainable, low-impact materials in construction projects.

• Engage with community members to ensure participation and long-term ownership of infrastructure.

• Incorporate local knowledge and traditional building methods where applicable.

Safeguarding, Compliance and Partnership Management

• Ensure compliance with YPSA, CARE Bangladesh and relevant government policies, contractual requirements and applicable standards.

• Ensure adherence to safeguarding, PSEA, protection and other relevant standards throughout project implementation.

• Ensure timely reporting and escalation of safeguarding concerns, incidents, compliance issues and significant project risks through appropriate channels.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in relevant project meetings, consultations, workshops, studies, assessments, audits and monitoring visits.

• Provide required project information, presentations, briefings and documentation to YPSA, CARE Bangladesh, government authorities and other authorized stakeholders.

• Perform other relevant duties assigned by YPSA management consistent with the position and project objectives.