Machine Operator (Equivalent to Field Facilitator)_ Humanitarian Crisis Response

Job Description

Title: Machine Operator (Equivalent to Field Facilitator)_ Humanitarian Crisis Response

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 55 years

Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Maximum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 19 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Diploma in Mechanical

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 55 years
∎ The incumbent will be based in Bhashanchar.Experience in working with:
∎ Managing rice fortification plants/Industrial Mills/ mechanical industries/ Rice/ Wheat industry
∎ Being familiar with rice fortification process/mill, rice process industries are all strongly encouraged.
∎ proven background in mechanical industries/factories.
∎ Project Implementation Skill.
∎ Project Management
∎ Social/Community Mobilization Skill
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation Skill
∎ Decision making
∎ Conflict resolution
∎ Leadership
∎ Self-development
∎ Problem-solving
∎ 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 Management/operation
∎ Practical knowledge of the industries’ electric supply & management.
∎ Technical knowledge of troubleshooting of rice plants
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Reporting & Documentation Skill
∎ Basic Photographic Skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Strategic Management
∎ The incumbent will be based in Bhashanchar.
∎ Experience in working with:
∎ Managing rice fortification plants/Industrial Mills/ mechanical industries/ Rice/ Wheat industry
∎ Being familiar with rice fortification process/mill, rice process industries are all strongly encouraged.
∎ proven background in mechanical industries/factories.
∎ Essential Competencies
∎ Project Implementation Skill.
∎ Project Management
∎ Social/Community Mobilization Skill
∎ Monitoring & Evaluation Skill
∎ Decision making
∎ Conflict resolution
∎ Leadership
∎ Self-development
∎ Problem-solving
∎ 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 Management/operation
∎ Practical knowledge of the industries’ electric supply & management.
∎ Technical knowledge of troubleshooting of rice plants
∎ Desirable Competencies:
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Reporting & Documentation Skill
∎ Basic Photographic Skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Strategic Management
∎

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Assist in preparing a plan for the operation of the fortification plant and machinery and equipment.
∎ Managing the mechanical works, especially the rice fortification process.
∎ Design and develop machines, tools, fixtures, and prototypes by researching and implementing new technologies for the Rice fortification process.
∎ Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
∎ Document all designs related to tools, fixtures, and equipment, including spare parts, calibration requirements, and preventive maintenance protocols.
∎ Designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability
∎ Developing, testing, evaluating, and troubleshooting all mechanical types of equipment.
∎ Discussing and solving complex problems with line managers, electrical engineers, and suppliers along with judging the faithfulness and sanctity of the suppliers.
∎ Preparing comparative cost analysis for higher officials to allow them to make decisions in achieving the best quality product at a valued price Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
∎ Lead the mechanical maintenance department in the Rice fortification mill, overseeing the operation and upkeep of all mechanical equipment and machinery.
∎ Develop and implement effective preventive and predictive maintenance plans to ensure minimal downtime.
∎ Diagnose complex mechanical issues and implement corrective actions to maintain uninterrupted production.
∎ Coordinate with the production, electrical, and quality control teams to ensure optimal performance of spinning machinery.
∎ Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring their technical development and adherence to safety standards.
∎ Oversee the installation and commissioning of new machinery, ensuring it meets the technical specifications and production needs.
∎ Monitor and maintain the inventory of critical spare parts, ensuring availability for maintenance and repairs.
∎ Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in all mechanical operations.
∎ Provide technical input for capital projects and machine upgrades, collaborating with senior management on budgeting and decision-making.
∎ Collaborate with fabrication and assembly teams during manufacturing and assembling offering hands-on support and guidance on design specifications.
∎ Routing check of fire protection system, electrical accidental system, generator maintenance, HOS, and general housekeeping.
∎ Prepare individual work plans according to the rice fortification project plan.
∎ Regularly monitor and submit timely reports, including monthly/quarterly activity plans, progress reports, and final project completion reports as per WFP standards.
∎ Prepare & follow up on mechanical and machinery efficiency monitoring checklists/logbooks for getting the highest production.
∎ Prepare various monitoring checklists like oil use records, hours records, electricity consumption reports, efficiency of machine etc.
∎ Provide monthly production reports to WFP, ARRRC, CiC, SMSD, CMO, sector, and other agencies.
∎ Collect completion reports according to requirements.
∎ 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 arise within the team.
∎ Coordination & networking with key stakeholders, including Navy, ARRRC, SMSD, CMO, and focal agencies for the establishment and operation effectively.
∎ Participate in various personal development training, orientation, and workshops.
∎ Manage procurement processes, including sourcing mechanical equipment and materials to get the highest product.
∎ Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure the timely availability of mechanical & electronic materials.
∎ Develop and execute strategies to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and analyze rice fortification production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions.
∎ Linkages with government officials, BPDB, local mechanical department, CiCs, CMOs, UN agencies, and NGOs for the smooth operation of project intervention.
∎ Address any complaints, feedback, or issues promptly and professionally.
∎ 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 critical source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding and 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.
∎ Effectively Operates the rice fortification plant and ensures quality, standards, and appropriateness - 50%
∎ Assist in preparing a plan for the operation of the fortification plant and machinery and equipment.
∎ Managing the mechanical works, especially the rice fortification process.
∎ Design and develop machines, tools, fixtures, and prototypes by researching and implementing new technologies for the Rice fortification process.
∎ Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
∎ Document all designs related to tools, fixtures, and equipment, including spare parts, calibration requirements, and preventive maintenance protocols.
∎ Designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability
∎ Developing, testing, evaluating, and troubleshooting all mechanical types of equipment.
∎ Discussing and solving complex problems with line managers, electrical engineers, and suppliers along with judging the faithfulness and sanctity of the suppliers.
∎ Preparing comparative cost analysis for higher officials to allow them to make decisions in achieving the best quality product at a valued price Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
∎ Lead the mechanical maintenance department in the Rice fortification mill, overseeing the operation and upkeep of all mechanical equipment and machinery.
∎ Develop and implement effective preventive and predictive maintenance plans to ensure minimal downtime.
∎ Diagnose complex mechanical issues and implement corrective actions to maintain uninterrupted production.
∎ Coordinate with the production, electrical, and quality control teams to ensure optimal performance of spinning machinery.
∎ Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring their technical development and adherence to safety standards.
∎ Oversee the installation and commissioning of new machinery, ensuring it meets the technical specifications and production needs.
∎ Monitor and maintain the inventory of critical spare parts, ensuring availability for maintenance and repairs.
∎ Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in all mechanical operations.
∎ Provide technical input for capital projects and machine upgrades, collaborating with senior management on budgeting and decision-making.
∎ Collaborate with fabrication and assembly teams during manufacturing and assembling offering hands-on support and guidance on design specifications.
∎ Effective monitoring, reporting, and documentation to meet the project objectives -20%
∎ Routing check of fire protection system, electrical accidental system, generator maintenance, HOS, and general housekeeping.
∎ Prepare individual work plans according to the rice fortification project plan.
∎ Regularly monitor and submit timely reports, including monthly/quarterly activity plans, progress reports, and final project completion reports as per WFP standards.
∎ Prepare & follow up on mechanical and machinery efficiency monitoring checklists/logbooks for getting the highest production.
∎ Prepare various monitoring checklists like oil use records, hours records, electricity consumption reports, efficiency of machine etc.
∎ Provide monthly production reports to WFP, ARRRC, CiC, SMSD, CMO, sector, and other agencies.
∎ Collect completion reports according to requirements.
∎ 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 arise within the team.
∎ Coordinating and networking with stakeholders that are appropriate and effective -20%
∎ Coordination & networking with key stakeholders, including Navy, ARRRC, SMSD, CMO, and focal agencies for the establishment and operation effectively.
∎ Participate in various personal development training, orientation, and workshops.
∎ Manage procurement processes, including sourcing mechanical equipment and materials to get the highest product.
∎ Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure the timely availability of mechanical & electronic materials.
∎ Develop and execute strategies to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and analyze rice fortification production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions.
∎ Linkages with government officials, BPDB, local mechanical department, CiCs, CMOs, UN agencies, and NGOs for the smooth operation of project intervention.
∎ Address any complaints, feedback, or issues promptly and professionally.
∎ 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 critical source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding and 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.
∎

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