Technical Associate- Shelter and SD

Job Description

Title: Technical Associate- Shelter and SD

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf)

Salary: Tk. 45000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

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

• Age At least 25 years

• Experience in the use of tablets & smartphones and associated software.   

• Able to communicate in local language (Cox’s Bazar, Rohingya)·    

• Knowledge of different data collection methodologies such as the KOBO toolbox.    

• Positive attitude as a development worker, team worker and accommodative within the team at the community level along with development partners.    

• Willingness to work in Refugee Camps.

• Willingness to work under pressure during emergency response.

Purpose of this position:  

This is a fully field-based position that will be accountable for any kind of field-related activity under his/her area of responsibility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess shelter and site development needs and identify required resources to plan an appropriate and integrated response.

• Apply participatory approaches throughout the program cycle by conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) to identify needs, gaps, and development priorities.

• Identify suitable construction materials and techniques in line with project specifications, cost-effectiveness, environmental considerations, and local context.

• Supervise and support field supervisors and construction supervisors by ensuring timely availability of materials at construction sites and coordinating day-to-day construction activities.

• Oversee construction, repair, and maintenance activities related to shelter and site development in assigned camps, ensuring compliance with agreed standards and technical guidelines.

• Plan and manage implementation of repair and maintenance measures to address emerging structural or site-related issues.

• Provide continuous technical guidance and support to field supervisors, construction teams, and community members to ensure adherence to design specifications, safety standards, and quality assurance protocols.

• Maintain comprehensive labor consumption records for all camps and ensure proper documentation for timely and accurate payment of individuals.

• Collect, compile, and manage all data related to labor and material usage across construction sites.

• Draft and consolidate information received from camps and prepare regular, accurate, and comprehensive progress reports on shelter and site development activities.

• Carry out any other duties assigned by the project team based on operational needs and project priorities.

As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.