Technical Officer, WASH (Project)

Job Description

Title: Technical Officer, WASH (Project)

Company Name: BRAC

Vacancy: --

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Healthcare/Lifestyle product, Healthcare Startup

Published: 18 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Diploma in Engineering in Civil Engineering

Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Prepare yearly/quarterly/monthly work plan for the installation of WASH technologies for communities/ schools/ industries/ healthcare facilities in consultation with Specialist, Technical and District Manager.
∎ Select appropriate technology and site at communities/ schools/ industries/ healthcare facilities considering the geo-hydrological situation, climatic condition and disaster of the intervention areas, gender and inclusion etc. as well as proper consultation with the user’s group.
∎ Prepare detailed drawing and BoQ with specification of each of the components of the WASH facility in consultation with the Specialist, Technical.
∎ Maintain legal procedure of the organization for the procurement of materials/services with collection of tender and quotation of WASH facilities and construction materials purchase.
∎ Ensure quality of materials through proper inspection/checking of each materials, supervise installation of quality of WASH facilities and regularly document the progress for sharing with the concerned of the WASH team.
∎ Organize and conduct training/orientation for entrepreneurs/Mason and Sinker groups etc. on  proper installation/construction of WASH facilities (safely managed as per SDG criteria) and sustainable O&M for caretakers, WASH committees, etc.
∎ Ensure the quality of water of the installed water supply technologies before using by the user community, take responsibility for collecting and testing with field kits as well as collection water properly and send it for laboratory test.
∎ Field visit in regular basis to follow up and monitor the functioning of WASH facilities and discuss the findings with the users group at sites as well as document for sharing with the concerned colleagues of WASH programme.
∎ Develop a sustainable supply chain, organize training/ orientation for smooth operation and collaborate with Entrepreneurs/SMEs.Regularly collect technical information on WASH technologies, prepare report and share information with the concerned colleagues of WASH programme.
∎ Communication and coordination with different stakeholders such as DPHE, LGED, LGIs (Union Parishad, Pourashava), WASH Entrepreneurs, Sinker group/Mason, Suppliers, WASH Committees, Forums, etc.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Prepare yearly/quarterly/monthly work plan for the installation of WASH technologies for communities/ schools/ industries/ healthcare facilities in consultation with Specialist, Technical and District Manager.
∎ Select appropriate technology and site at communities/ schools/ industries/ healthcare facilities considering the geo-hydrological situation, climatic condition and disaster of the intervention areas, gender and inclusion etc. as well as proper consultation with the user’s group.
∎ Prepare detailed drawing and BoQ with specification of each of the components of the WASH facility in consultation with the Specialist, Technical.
∎ Maintain legal procedure of the organization for the procurement of materials/services with collection of tender and quotation of WASH facilities and construction materials purchase.
∎ Ensure quality of materials through proper inspection/checking of each materials, supervise installation of quality of WASH facilities and regularly document the progress for sharing with the concerned of the WASH team.
∎ Organize and conduct training/orientation for entrepreneurs/Mason and Sinker groups etc. on  proper installation/construction of WASH facilities (safely managed as per SDG criteria) and sustainable O&M for caretakers, WASH committees, etc.
∎ Ensure the quality of water of the installed water supply technologies before using by the user community, take responsibility for collecting and testing with field kits as well as collection water properly and send it for laboratory test.
∎ Field visit in regular basis to follow up and monitor the functioning of WASH facilities and discuss the findings with the users group at sites as well as document for sharing with the concerned colleagues of WASH programme.
∎ Develop a sustainable supply chain, organize training/ orientation for smooth operation and collaborate with Entrepreneurs/SMEs.Regularly collect technical information on WASH technologies, prepare report and share information with the concerned colleagues of WASH programme.
∎ Communication and coordination with different stakeholders such as DPHE, LGED, LGIs (Union Parishad, Pourashava), WASH Entrepreneurs, Sinker group/Mason, Suppliers, WASH Committees, Forums, etc.
∎ Safeguarding Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Skills & Expertise:

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Job Highlights:
∎ Select appropriate WASH technologies for communities and other facilities based on the geo-hydrological situation; prepare drawings and BoQ; provide training for caretakers and WASH committees; collect data to prepare regular reports.

Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Address::
∎ BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
∎ BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 28 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development

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