Technical Officer (Engineer)

Job Description

Title: Technical Officer (Engineer)

Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 35 years

Location: Naogaon

Maximum Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency, Micro-Credit

Published: 4 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in 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 the basic principles of climate change adaptation and water management is desirable.
∎ 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 the Barind region.
∎ Must have a professional membership with the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh-IEB (where applicable).

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ 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 the 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 the 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.
∎ Summary of Project
∎ RDRS Bangladesh is going to implement GCF & PKSF Funded ECCCP-Drought project at Niamatpur Upazilla of Naogaon District. For implementing the project, RDRS Bangladesh is seeking qualified candidates for the position of “Technical Officer (Engineer)” in its Project Management Unit (PMU) of the ECCCP-Drought project.
∎ 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 the 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 the 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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Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, T/A, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 3
∎ As per organization policies and the budget of the project.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Naogaon

Read Before Apply:

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. RDRS believes that all people have a right to live their lives free from sexual violence and any abuse of power, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ethnic origin, or other status. RDRS will make every effort to create and maintain a safe environment, free from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (SEAH), and shall take appropriate measures for this purpose in the communities where it operates.

Company Information:
∎ RDRS Bangladesh
∎ RDRS Bangladesh, House no.43, Road no. 10, Sector 6, Uttara, Dhaka
∎ RDRS Bangladesh is a national humanitarian and development organization works for rural development by empowering the rural poor in northwest Bangladesh. RDRS was formally established as the Bangladesh field program of the Geneva-based Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service (LWF/DWS) on 8 February 1972. Its development aim is to achieve sustainable increases in their living standards. With this aim, RDRS enables those who participate in its program to gain the necessary skills, understanding, confidence, institutions and services; and ensure that the rural communities have the necessary economic, social and environmental resources. RDRS employees approximate 3,700 staff and works with a further approximately 1,000 volunteers and daily paid workers. The vast majority of staff are in field positions, with specialist sectoral and support units in Rangpur and Dhaka.

Address::
∎ RDRS Bangladesh, House no.43, Road no. 10, Sector 6, Uttara, Dhaka
∎ RDRS Bangladesh is a national humanitarian and development organization works for rural development by empowering the rural poor in northwest Bangladesh. RDRS was formally established as the Bangladesh field program of the Geneva-based Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service (LWF/DWS) on 8 February 1972. Its development aim is to achieve sustainable increases in their living standards. With this aim, RDRS enables those who participate in its program to gain the necessary skills, understanding, confidence, institutions and services; and ensure that the rural communities have the necessary economic, social and environmental resources. RDRS employees approximate 3,700 staff and works with a further approximately 1,000 volunteers and daily paid workers. The vast majority of staff are in field positions, with specialist sectoral and support units in Rangpur and Dhaka.

Application Deadline: 10 Feb 2025

Category: NGO/Development