National Project Officer
Job Description
Title: National Project Officer
Company Name: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Completed university degree in Civil Engineering, environmental science or any other degree in relevant field from an accredited academic institution with at least two years' experience in managing medium to large scale WASH intervention and community-based projects and working with local communities including corporations and other national entities.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Reference Code: SVN-98/2019/S - BD1
∎ Estimated Starting Date: As soon as possible
∎ Classification: NO-A/01 (UN Salary Scale)
∎ Type of Appointment: Special Short Term (Initially 6 Months with possibility of extension)
∎ Division/Unit: WASH
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Under the overall supervision of the WASH Programme manager and direct supervision of National Programme Officer (WASH), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for overseeing Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure construction, technical guidance to field engineers and implementing partners (IP) and identifying potential vendors to carry out IOM construction works in Cox's Bazar district. This position will mostly focus on the operation, maintenance and management of a water supply network serving approximately 30,000 beneficiaries including monitoring of residual chlorine and faecal coliform. This position is based in Ukhiya and requires extensive field movement.
∎ 1. Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the water supply network, to ensure that the system is running as per all relevant guidance and standards. Analyse performance and provide technical designs for any maintenance or upgrades as required.
∎ 2. Supervise technicians, partners and volunteers working on all aspects of the system operation. Also provide technical guidance to help develop their capacities.
∎ 3. Support in developing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation mechanism for the system, as well as provide timely reporting on the system functionality and related activities, as needed.
∎ 4. Provide technical support to develop WASH strategies and methodologies for the implementation of the Project activities in close coordination with the NPO;
∎ 5. Assist NPO in developing plan of action to facilitate timely and successful implementation of WASH activities in the project area according to IOM Standard Operating Procedures.
∎ 6. Support the identification of implementing partners, service provider/vendor and support NPO and Resource Management Unit for necessary financial and contractual issues.
∎ 7. In coordination with CiC and camp focal agency, promote participation of beneficiary communities in the programme implementation and their commitment for future maintenance.
∎ 8. Interpret WASH related data, specifically regarding water quality surveillance as appropriate.
∎ 9. Lead regular field visits to project sites for monitoring progress of activities, verify quality of work and provide regular feedback to the service providers/vendors as required and advice for corrective measures to field engineers and IP.
∎ 10. Maintain effective collaboration with DHPE at upazila level, Local administration, CiC and other relevant stakeholders to achieve programme objectives.
∎ 11. Update the project achievement database, capture GPS coordinates and photographs at completion stage, prepare and settle bills for each contract in coordination with procurement/finance unit.
∎ 12. Ensure that project technical records are prepared and maintained as per IOM and Government of Bangladesh guidelines.
∎ 13. Participate in regular coordination meetings of the government, WASH sector and IOM as required.
∎ 14. Perform such other duties that may be assigned by the Programme Manager.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Working experience on project management with international humanitarian organizations, non-government organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
∎ Team-work oriented, capacity to work independently; personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, experience in working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels
∎ Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
∎ Strong coordination, monitoring and evaluation, analytical, project development, liaison and reporting skills;
∎ Excellent drafting and communication skills in Bangla and English is essential.
Application Deadline: November 20, 2019
Company Information:
∎ International Organization for Migration (IOM)
∎ Business : Inter-Governmental Agency and Specialized Agency to the United Nations
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 20th Nov 2019
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