Information Management Officer under WASH Sector

Job Description

Title: Information Management Officer under WASH Sector

Company Name: CARE Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 19 May 2024

Education:
∎ Master's degree, preferably in Urban and Regional Planning/GIS/Geography or a relevant discipline.
∎ Master's degree, preferably in Urban and Regional Planning/GIS/Geography or a relevant discipline.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of three (3) years practical work experience working with vulnerable communities in the field of water/sanitation, WASH, hygiene, or public health.
∎ Perform advisory, technical assignments and mapping of WASH interventions in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
∎ Proven experience in providing a different type of mapping of WASH facilities.
∎ Proven experience in community mobilization, training and /or teaching.
∎ Deep understanding of age, gender and diversity issues concerning WASH.
∎ Knowledge of minimum WASH standards (e.g. Sphere).
∎ Proficiency in using computer software e. g MS Office and Internet.
∎ Communication skills in both verbal and written English and Bangla.
∎ Good interpersonal and team management skills.
∎ Computer skills in computer software e. g MS office, internet.
∎ Gender awareness and a commitment to gender equality.
∎ Experience in maintaining stakeholder relations with local government, administration, and civil society.
∎ Motorcycle driving with a permanent and valid driving license is highly preferable.
∎ Minimum of three (3) years practical work experience working with vulnerable communities in the field of water/sanitation, WASH, hygiene, or public health.
∎ Perform advisory, technical assignments and mapping of WASH interventions in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
∎ Proven experience in providing a different type of mapping of WASH facilities.
∎ Proven experience in community mobilization, training and /or teaching.
∎ Deep understanding of age, gender and diversity issues concerning WASH.
∎ Knowledge of minimum WASH standards (e.g. Sphere).
∎ Proficiency in using computer software e. g MS Office and Internet.
∎ Communication skills in both verbal and written English and Bangla.
∎ Good interpersonal and team management skills.
∎ Computer skills in computer software e. g MS office, internet.
∎ Gender awareness and a commitment to gender equality.
∎ Experience in maintaining stakeholder relations with local government, administration, and civil society.
∎ Motorcycle driving with a permanent and valid driving license is highly preferable.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ CARE is one of the world's leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working in over 100 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in the CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group, and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extremely poor and marginalized communities.
∎ There is a continuous new influx of refugees resulting in an increase in population at multiple sites, which is overloading existing WASH facilities due to heavy use. Settlements are expanding quickly, with many more people still searching for space to make temporary shelters. There are acute humanitarian needs in the new settlements especially for emergency/lifesaving WASH support. The shortage of WASH facilities has also raised the risk of AWD outbreak.
∎ CARE Bangladesh is being implemented the ‘Provision of life-saving WASH services to the Rohingyas refugee population in the Camp-15, 16 Ukyhia sub-district, Cox's Bazar district’ with a project funded by UNICEF. The location of the project is Ukhia Upazila under Cox’s Bazar district.
∎ The WASH Information Management Officer-with the support from WASH Program Manager, Technical Manager-WASH, Technical Manager-Hygiene promotion, Project Officer, Infrastructure Officer, the incumbent will plan, coordinate, and implement GPS data collection, analysis, GIS Mapping and information dissemination. S/he will also ensure MEAL process and programmatic activities are in line with CARE, Donor MEAL guideline, policy, and standards.
∎ Location: Camp base under Ukhiya Field Office under CARE Cox’s Bazar Regional Office
∎ Duration: Duration of the contract will be February 28, 2025.
∎ Job Summary:
∎ CARE is one of the world's leading international humanitarian and development organizations, committed to helping people in poor communities improve their lives and alleviate poverty. Founded in 1945, CARE is working in over 100 countries to fight global poverty and marginalization. CARE has been active in Bangladesh since 1949 and is one of the largest programs in the CARE confederation. Women and girls are at the core of all CARE programs because they represent half of the marginalized group, and it is not possible to overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE Bangladesh works to implement programs with long-term impacts that result in sustainable changes for the extremely poor and marginalized communities.
∎ There is a continuous new influx of refugees resulting in an increase in population at multiple sites, which is overloading existing WASH facilities due to heavy use. Settlements are expanding quickly, with many more people still searching for space to make temporary shelters. There are acute humanitarian needs in the new settlements especially for emergency/lifesaving WASH support. The shortage of WASH facilities has also raised the risk of AWD outbreak.
∎ CARE Bangladesh is being implemented the ‘Provision of life-saving WASH services to the Rohingyas refugee population in the Camp-15, 16 Ukyhia sub-district, Cox's Bazar district’ with a project funded by UNICEF. The location of the project is Ukhia Upazila under Cox’s Bazar district.
∎ The WASH Information Management Officer-with the support from WASH Program Manager, Technical Manager-WASH, Technical Manager-Hygiene promotion, Project Officer, Infrastructure Officer, the incumbent will plan, coordinate, and implement GPS data collection, analysis, GIS Mapping and information dissemination. S/he will also ensure MEAL process and programmatic activities are in line with CARE, Donor MEAL guideline, policy, and standards.
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Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the really deserving candidate.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

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Company Information:
∎ CARE Bangladesh
∎ RAOWA Complex, Level: 7-8, VIP Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka - 1206, Bangladesh

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∎ RAOWA Complex, Level: 7-8, VIP Road, Mohakhali, Dhaka - 1206, Bangladesh

Application Deadline: 28 May 2024

Category: NGO/Development