Project Engineer

Job Description

Title: Project Engineer

Company Name: CARE Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 83966 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor/Honors

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Disaster Management , or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

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

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in civil engineering, infrastructure development, or DRR projects, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts.

• Valid motorcycle driving license with the ability to travel to project sites.

• Proven experience in planning, supervising, and monitoring construction and agricultural infrastructure projects, including experience with contractors and field teams.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Bangladesh government engineering bodies and regulations, including LGED, DAE, DDM, and BWDB.

• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, technical reporting, and project documentation.

• Experience in capacity-building and technical guidance for junior engineers or field staff.

• Experience working in disaster-prone or remote field areas, including refugee or host community contexts.

• Familiarity with donor requirements and international standards for DRR, NRM, and community-based infrastructure projects.

• Strong skills in coordination, stakeholder engagement, and technical problem-solving.

• Knowledge of environmental safeguards, health and safety standards, and quality assurance in construction projects.

• Valid motorcycle driving license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Project Name: Resilience Programme

Location: Ukhiya Field Office under Cox's Bazar Regional Office

Duration: Duration of the contract will be up to December 31, 2026

I. Job Summary:

Who are we?

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

What it’s like to work at CARE?

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

Scope of the Role:

Cox’s Bazar is amongst the poorest districts of Bangladesh. In Ukhia, 33% of people live below the poverty line, and 17% below the extreme poverty line. This is linked to the region's poor land quality and high risk of natural disaster. Since the Myanmar refugee influx in fall 2017, over 902,984 refugees or 201,150 households (HH)s have settled in Ukhia, and Teknaf. Despite limited resources, the local host community population welcomed the arriving refugees during the fall of 2017, sharing food, shelter, and supplies. However, the refugees’ extended presence has strained the community’s already scarce resources. Within the sub-region, the residents of Ukhia and Teknaf have been particularly affected, with 336,000 residents directly impacted by the refugee influx, leading to a deterioration of relations between these host community members and the refugees. The region is highly prone to natural disasters; it experiences regular cyclones, floods, and landslides with triple global average precipitation. Both individual homes and community shelters are weak and in disrepair. Over 40% of households do not meet Sphere standards; they are overcrowded, weak and highly susceptible to damage and destruction by strong winds, rain, and flooding. Land degradation, including the removal of over 700 metric tons of firewood daily from the area, has led to a loss of topsoil, coupled with the heightened risk of flash flooding, has increased the potential resulting destruction. The accumulation of improperly disposed waste and poor pre-existing drainage systems aggravate these risks and increase the likelihood of damage to host communities’ houses. Furthermore, community response plans and structures are ill-equipped to safeguard or offer substantive protection.

CARE Bangladesh is providing life-saving NRM/DRR services and site improvement and shelter infrastructure to forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in Camp’s, Ukhia sub-district, Cox's Bazar. With support from IOM, CARE Bangladesh has acted as the Site Management Support Agency (SMSA) for Camp 16 since November 2017. Since then CARE has undertaken various Site Management (SM) and Site Development activities in close coordination with the Office of Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission (RRRC), and in support of the Camp in Charge (CiC), to ensure a safe and dignified life for the people residing in Camp 16. CARE Bangladesh is working to address critical humanitarian gaps and meet urgent needs through coordination and collaboration with different stakeholders, information management, the linking of community members and persons with specific needs to different service providers, camp operations, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and site improvement works.

The Project Engineer will oversee the planning, supervision, and quality assurance of DRR and community-based agricultural infrastructure across Teknaf, Ukhiya, Ramu, and Cox’s Bazar Sadar. This role will manage Construction Engineers and contractors to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality implementation of rural roads, access pathways, aggregation and training centres, drainage, and irrigation systems. The Project Engineer will coordinate with government departments, local authorities, partners, and communities, support capacity-building initiatives, monitor progress, maintain technical documentation, and ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, environmental safeguards, and donor requirements. By promoting climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure, this role strengthens local DRR capacity, community ownership, and agricultural productivity.

II. Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Responsibility # 1: Project Planning & Technical Oversight 30%
• Lead technical assessment, prioritization, and planning of DRR and agricultural infrastructure interventions at union and upazila levels.
• Develop and approve detailed implementation work plans, schedules, and cost estimates in consultation with project staff and management.
• Ensure all designs, BoQs, and work plans comply with CARE engineering standards, safety guidelines, and donor requirements.
• Provide solutions to on-site technical challenges and adapt plans to ensure quality and timely project completion.

Responsibility # 2: Supervision & Quality Assurance 40%

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to Construction Engineers and field teams across the four upazilas.
• Ensure all infrastructure works comply with approved technical specifications, engineering designs, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and monitoring to track progress, resolve technical issues, and maintain accountability.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with project agreements, safety protocols, and environmental safeguards.
• • Follow up on the timely delivery of project materials, verifying quality, quantity, and proper storage.
• Inspect construction materials (cement, soil, gravel, timber, etc.) to ensure durability and compliance with standards.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or risks in construction works and recommend corrective actions promptly.

Responsibility # 3: Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement 10%

• Serve as the primary technical liaison with local government bodies (DAE, DDM, LGED, BWDB), community representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate technical coordination meetings, site visits, and project review sessions to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Integrate government and community inputs into project planning, design, and implementation for participatory decision-making.
• Support the capacity-building of key stakeholders, including local government staff and community groups, in DRR-sensitive and climate-resilient infrastructure practices.
• Ensure effective communication and information sharing between project teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Address and resolve field-level issues in coordination with government authorities and community representatives.
• Strengthen partnerships to enhance local ownership, sustainability, and long-term impact of infrastructure interventions.

Responsibility # 4: Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation 10%

• Maintain accurate records of project activities, site visits, technical reports, approvals, and materials.
• Monitor project progress against work plans, KPIs, and quality standards, providing timely updates to management and donors.
• Prepare technical reports, progress summaries, and photographic documentation for compliance and decision-making.
• Track contractor performance, work schedules, and resource utilization to ensure accountability and timely completion.
• Identify lessons learned, recommend improvements, and support knowledge sharing to enhance project quality and efficiency.

Responsibility # 5: Compliance & Safety 5%

• Ensure all project activities adhere to CARE policies, donor requirements, environmental safeguards, and local regulations.
• Promote risk mitigation, safe construction practices, and accident prevention across all project sites.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide guidance and training to field teams, contractors, and community members on health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain documentation of safety compliance, incidents, and corrective measures for reporting and accountability.

General Responsibilities on Safety and Security, and Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults 5%

As part of this role, the job holder must adhere to and support CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and systems as part of their day-to-day duties and comply with safety & security protocols and directives, including reporting. Staff must maintain situational and self–awareness and be aware of the safety – security-related consequences of their actions upon themselves, their team, and the organization.

CARE is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and expects staff to promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults always. CARE 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 this commitment are recruited to work with us.

All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

III. Reporting to: Project Manager

IV. Working Conditions: The position is based at the CARE Bangladesh Ukhiya Field Office with regular field visits.

Monthly consolidated salary: 83,966.00 BDT (Negotiable)