Project Officer - WASH

Job Description

Title: Project Officer - WASH

Company Name: HEKSHAC

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's in social science/sociology/development studies/B.Sc. in Civil engineering

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Starting date: 01 February 2020
∎ Contract duration: Up to 31 December 2020
∎ Contract type: Full time
∎ Reports to: Project Manager-WASH in HCF
∎ Coordinates with: Managers, Officers, Coordinators and Partners.
∎ Direct line manager of: Not applicable

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Program Management:
∎ The PO will be responsible for the Implementation of WASH FIT activities according to the standards set in the WASH FIT guidelines.
∎ The PO will ensure that the assigned project activities are completed within allotted time frame, budget and set quality.
∎ Ensure constant communication with WASH and health sector partners to identify areas for improvement and formulate recommendations in coordination with technical working group members.
∎ Provide detailed, accurate and timely monthly report on the activities, challenges and areas that need of improvement including operational data to the line manager.
∎ Coordinate with the healthcare facilities distribution of essential WASH FIT essential materials.
∎ Capacity Strengthening:
∎ Organize and facilitate WASH FIT training to the key health sector partners at district level and facility-based staffs in Ukhiya and Teknaf.
∎ Provide on job training, mentorship and guidance to the health care staff to ensure best practice, WASH FIT standards and prioritizes the accountability to affected population.
∎ Share ideas for the expansion of HEKS/EPER program in Cox's Bazar and contribute to develop country level humanitarian strategies.
∎ Coordination and Advocacy:
∎ Ensure robust and efficient coordination with Civil Surgeon office, RRRC office, WHO and WASH and Health Sectors in Cox's Bazar.
∎ Ensure decisions on improving healthcare facilities are in convergence and integration of WASH FIT standards.
∎ Undertake field visits to monitor and assess WASH FIT implementation by health sector partners and decides on required actions.
∎ Ensure a steady and active representation of HEKS/EPER at cluster level as well in all the other, significant meetings (i.e. coordination among HEKS/EPER partners).
∎ Safety and Security:
∎ Asses and consult other partners to ensure security situation of planned locations is calms; Ensure risk assessment and share security information.
∎ Responsible to put in place appropriate security and prevention measured during any distribution and implementation of project activities.
∎ Provide timely incident report to the line manager as needed.
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∎ Financial Management:
∎ Manage budget for the assigned project and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet HEKS/EPER standards regarding financial management, including accountability and good governance.
∎ Logistics:
∎ Liaise, as necessary, with the logistics, admin and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years of development and humanitarian response program management experience.
∎ Professional requirements:
∎ Good knowledge of security management in humanitarian contexts.
∎ Keep strong coordination with other implementing agencies, donors and local governmental authorities at field level.
∎ Budget management and excellent computer skills.
∎ Language:
∎ Fluent English skills (written and spoken).
∎ Knowledge in Chittagonian language will get preference.
∎ Personal requirements:
∎ Willingness to accept frequent field missions.
∎ Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
∎ Strong attitude to take initiative, work autonomously and achieve results effectively.
∎ Flexibility and Stress-management.
∎ Respect of HEKS/EPER mission and values.

Salary:
∎ BDT. 86,025 per month

Application Deadline: January 25, 2020

Company Information:
∎ HEKSHAC

Category: NGO/Development