Technical Officer-WASH
Job Description
Title: Technical Officer-WASH
Company Name: Resource Development Foundation (RDF)
Vacancy: 1
Age: at most 45 years
Location: Barishal
Minimum Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO
Published: 28 Jan 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Public Health
∎ Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Health or any other relevant discipline from any recognized university.
∎ Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Health or any other relevant discipline from any recognized university.
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Must have prior project management experience with national and International NGOs.
∎ Minimum 03 years’ experience in relevant field. (at least 1 year of working experience in climate change/adaptation-related projects)
∎ Experience in working with children and youth, livelihoods, Gender-based violence, WASH, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Resilience Concepts and DRR
∎ Willing to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving license.
∎ Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
∎ Willing to travel and work in the most remote Area
∎ Must have prior project management experience with national and International NGOs.
∎ Minimum 03 years’ experience in relevant field. (at least 1 year of working experience in climate change/adaptation-related projects)
∎ Experience in working with children and youth, livelihoods, Gender-based violence, WASH, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Resilience Concepts and DRR
∎ Willing to drive a motorcycle with a valid driving license.
∎ Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc.
∎ Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
∎ Willing to travel and work in the most remote Area
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Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Plan and execute WASH-related activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
∎ Conduct assessments to identify WASH needs and prioritize interventions in target communities.
∎ Oversee the installation, maintenance, and operation of water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and hygiene infrastructure.
∎ Facilitate community mobilization sessions to promote hygiene practices and raise awareness about WASH services.
∎ Ensure participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in all stages of project planning and implementation.
∎ Build relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders, local government, and service providers.
∎ Train community members, volunteers, and local authorities on WASH systems and practices.
∎ Develop materials and conduct awareness campaigns on hygiene, water safety, and waste management.
∎ Regularly monitor WASH activities to ensure quality and effectiveness.
∎ Prepare progress reports, case studies, and success stories for internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Ensure the project’s WASH interventions align with national standards and best practices.
∎ Collaborate with project teams, including gender, education, and livelihood components, to integrate WASH with broader program goals.
∎ Represent the project in WASH-related forums, networks, and meetings to share experiences and leanings
∎ 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.
∎ Resource Development Foundation (RDF) is one of the largest nationwide development organizations (NGO) in Bangladesh. RDF is a distinguished development organization with a core mission to advance sustainable agriculture, enhance food security, and promote economic empowerment. The organization’s vision is tailored to address the complex challenges encountered by communities, especially in regions that are highly susceptible to the adverse effects of climate change. RDF has demonstrated committed dedication to improving the quality of life for marginalized populations, such as women and youth, through meticulously planned interventions and strategic partnerships. By leveraging local and national strategies, RDF ensures that its programs are effective, scalable, and sustainable, fostering resilience and self-sufficiency in the communities it serves. Resource Development Foundation (RDF) will implement a project named ‘Transforming Gender Inequality and Ensuring Empowerment for Climate-induced Displaced People in Urban Slum’ at Barishal from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 funded by Climate Bridge Fund (CBF) with financial support from the Government of Germany through KfW, and BRAC. This project will be implemented in the slum areas of Barishal City Corporation. To implement the project, RDF invites applications from the competent and qualified persons for the following position.
∎ The Technical Officer– WASH will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions to enhance the well-being of climate-induced displaced communities in urban slums. The role focuses on addressing gender inequalities and ensuring inclusive and sustainable access to WASH services, empowering vulnerable populations, particularly women and children.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Plan and execute WASH-related activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
∎ Conduct assessments to identify WASH needs and prioritize interventions in target communities.
∎ Oversee the installation, maintenance, and operation of water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and hygiene infrastructure.
∎ Facilitate community mobilization sessions to promote hygiene practices and raise awareness about WASH services.
∎ Ensure participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in all stages of project planning and implementation.
∎ Build relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders, local government, and service providers.
∎ Train community members, volunteers, and local authorities on WASH systems and practices.
∎ Develop materials and conduct awareness campaigns on hygiene, water safety, and waste management.
∎ Regularly monitor WASH activities to ensure quality and effectiveness.
∎ Prepare progress reports, case studies, and success stories for internal and external stakeholders.
∎ Ensure the project’s WASH interventions align with national standards and best practices.
∎ Collaborate with project teams, including gender, education, and livelihood components, to integrate WASH with broader program goals.
∎ Represent the project in WASH-related forums, networks, and meetings to share experiences and leanings
∎ 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.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per organizational policy
∎ As per organizational policy
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Barishal
Apply Procedure:
Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]
Hard Copy:
∎ NB:Persons with a proven record of child protection violations and sexual harassment need not apply.
∎ Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ No TA/DA is admissible for interview.
∎ Any sorts of persuasion will treated as disqualified.
∎ NB:Persons with a proven record of child protection violations and sexual harassment need not apply.
∎ Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
∎ No TA/DA is admissible for interview.
∎ Any sorts of persuasion will treated as disqualified.
∎ Interested candidate are requested to apply with a complete CV with a contact mobile / telephone number, a copy of the recent passport-size photograph, and two references along with a cover letter to [email protected] on or before 06/02/2025.
∎ Md. Istiak Azad
∎ Director, HRD and Admin
∎ Resource Development Foundation (RDF)
∎ RDF Bhaban, House# 21, Road# 12, Pisciculture Housing Society,Block# Kha,(Shekhertek)
∎ Adabor, Dhaka-1207.
Company Information:
∎ Resource Development Foundation (RDF)
∎ House # 21, Road # 12, Block #Kha, Pisi Culture Housing Society, Adabor, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
Address::
∎ House # 21, Road # 12, Block #Kha, Pisi Culture Housing Society, Adabor, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2025
Category: NGO/Development
