Title: Technical Officer (Engineer)
Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)
Vacancy: 01
Age: at most 35 years
Location: Naogaon (Patnitala)
Minimum Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
Published: 26 Mar 2024
Education:
∎ • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ • At least 2 years of experience in construction or water resources management projects, preferably in rural areas.
∎ • Experience in rainwater harvesting, irrigation systems, and/or drought-resistant sanitation is an asset.
∎ • Understanding of basic principles of climate change adaptation and water management is desirable.
∎ • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills are essential.
∎ • Proficiency in Auto-CAD or other relevant engineering software is an advantage.
∎ • Knowledge of drought, climate change adaptation and water management in the context of Bangladesh, particularly Barind region.
∎ • Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.
∎ • Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.
∎ • Must have a professional membership with the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh-IEB (where applicable).
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Responsibilities & Context:
∎ • Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) started its journey in 1988 with a noble vision to stand in solidarity with the poor and marginalized. Being a peoples' centered organization, ESDO envisioned for a society which will be free from inequality and injustice, a society where no child will cry from hunger and no life will be ruined by poverty. Near about three decades of relentless efforts to make this happen, ESDO has embraced new grounds and opened up new horizons to help the disadvantaged and vulnerable people to bring meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. During this long span, ESDO has adapted with the changing situation and provided the most time-bound services especially for the poor and disadvantaged. A community focused and people centered approach has been adapted by ESDO while consideration was given to the national policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its guiding principle. ESDO is one of the most dynamic organizations expanding its development interventions across 377 upazilas under 52 districts of Bangladesh covering over 12 million poor and vulnerable people.
∎ • Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), an apex development organization focusing on holistic and integrated approaches, was established by the Government of Bangladesh in May 1990 for sustainable poverty reduction through employment generation. PKSF has been implementing projects and programs in diversified sectors including sustainable enterprise, training and education, agriculture, climate change and disaster and so on. PKSF works with more than 15 million households through its 200 partner organizations. Many development partners, such as the World Bank, DFID, EU, ADB, IFAD, GIZ, GCF, and Adaptation Fund (AF) are working with PKSF. Please visit http://www.pksf.org.bd for details.
∎ • PKSF has been accredited to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the only dedicated and largest climate change finance window, established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in 2013. The GCF has approved the ECCCP-Drought project in the fact that Bangladesh faces an unpredictable drought hazard due to inadequate and uneven rainfall that affects the timing of onset and end of the monsoon season. The northwestern Barind region/districts of Bangladesh suffer the most from droughts. Climate change is changing the nature of droughts in Barind by increasing temperature and variations in precipitation. During droughts, almost all-natural surface water sources evaporate, leaving none for drinking, sanitation or agriculture. The human cost is measured in a greater incidence of disease, especially among children and lack of nutrition due to crop failure, increased poverty and reduced development potential.
∎ • The main objective of the project is to increase the resilience of climate vulnerable-communities in drought-prone areas of Bangladesh. This objective is expected to be achieved by implementing activities covering three main components: i) improved institutional and technical capacities to address climate change-induced drought, ii) increased availability of surface and ground water for irrigation and drinking, and iii) drought-resilient livelihoods created through sustainable agricultural production.
∎ • The Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) is going to implement GCF & PKSF Funded ECCCP-Drought project at Patnitola Upazilla of Naogaon District. For implementing the project, Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) is seeking qualified candidate for the position of the “Technical Officer (Engineer)” in it’s Project Management Unit (PMU) of the ECCCP-Drought project.
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∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ • Provide technical expertise and support for constructing and maintaining water infrastructure such as Pond and canal re-excavation: Assess excavation needs, prepare technical specifications, supervise contractors, and ensure quality control.
∎ • Provide technical expertise and support for constructing and maintaining Rooftop MAR and Pond MAR implementations.
∎ • Prepare detailed technical specifications and bills of materials for construction activities.
∎ • Supervise construction contractors, ensure quality control throughout construction phases, and address technical challenges during implementation.
∎ • Conduct regular on-site technical inspections and monitor progress of construction activities.
∎ • Maintain accurate technical records and prepare comprehensive technical reports for the project.
∎ • Liaise with partner NGOs, government agencies, and local communities regarding technical aspects of the project and address their concerns.
∎ • Conduct training sessions for community members on operation and maintenance of water infrastructure, including Pond, Canal, Rooftop MAR and Pond MAR systems.
∎ • Participate in project planning and budgeting processes, providing technical input and cost estimations.
∎ • Assist the PC in ensuring quality and timely completion of project deliverables.
∎ • Perform any other duties assigned by the PC as per instruction from PKSF & IE Management.
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Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ • Two Eid bonus (50% of gross salary) and one Nobo Borsho bonus (10% of gross salary) are provided annually.
∎ • Mobile phone bill allowance of BDT 700 per month is provided.
∎ • Travel allowance of BDT 5,000 per month is provided.
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Naogaon (Patnitala)
Job Highlights:
∎ The Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) is going to implement GCF & PKSF Funded ECCCP-Drought project at Patnitola Upazilla of Naogaon District.
Read Before Apply:
ESDO has a Safeguarding & PSEAH policy to protect its employees and beneficiaries and any kind of discrimination, harassment, and abuse falls under ESDO “ZERO TOLERANCE” Policy. All employees are expected to abide by the PSEAH, Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Gender policy of ESDO.
ESDO does not tolerate any child & youth abuse. So, if you have any history of child & youth abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.
ESDO does not tolerate any Safeguarding abuse. So if you have any history of gender abuse in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.
ESDO does not tolerate any kind of extremism/terrorism. So if you have any history of extremism/terrorism in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.
ESDO does not tolerate any corruption. So if you have any history of corruption in organization or personal life please abstains from apply here. After your selection or between the service periods if we found any misinformation, we will take legal action as per organization rules and county law.
Source: bdjobs.com