Technical Officer (Engineer)

Job Description

Title: Technical Officer (Engineer)

Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Naogaon

Salary: Tk. 61890 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

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

• 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.

• 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).

Objective of the project

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.

A short brief about the IE (Implanting Entity): 

RDRS Bangladesh is implementing GCF & PKSF Funded ECCCP-Drought project at Niamatpur Upazilla of Naogaon District. For implementing the project, Extended Community Climate Change Project-Drought (ECCCP-Drought), RDRS Bangladesh is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of the “Technical Officer (Engineer)” in its Project Management Unit (PMU) of the ECCCP-Drought project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and support for constructing and maintaining water infrastructure such as ponds 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 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 instructions from PKSF & IE Management.

• Festival Bonus: 2

• Two Eid bonuse (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 6,500 per month is provided.

• Other benefits will be given as per organizational policy & availability of project budget