WASH Officer

Job Description

Title: WASH Officer

Company Name: The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Chattogram (Bhasan Char)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body

• Minimum Honors degree in relevant field. (Specific Degree/ diploma in WASH would be an added advantage).

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, Govt./ Semi Govt./ Autonomous body

• Age At most 40 years

• Age limit: 40 years (age limit will be relaxed in case of the potential candidate).

• At least 03 years of working experience in a relevant field.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical knowledge of WASH programming, including water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and WASH infrastructure development.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, architectural or engineering design software, Microsoft Office applications, and relevant data collection and analysis tools would be an added advantage.

• Good understanding of water supply systems, sanitation technologies, drainage, water quality monitoring, and construction quality control.

• Knowledge of relevant national WASH standards and humanitarian guidelines, including applicable Sphere standards.

• Strong skills in project planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting.

• Ability to conduct technical assessments, prepare bills of quantities (BoQs), review technical drawings, and supervise contractors and construction teams, as required by the role.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team leadership abilities.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure in a challenging humanitarian context.

• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and work in the operational environment of Bhasan Char.

• Fluency in Bangla and English, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, where applicable to the employing organization.

• Adherence to the organizational Code of Conduct, safeguarding policies, and professional and ethical standards.

• Demonstrated honesty, integrity, accountability, impartiality, and respect for diversity.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, community members, government representatives, and humanitarian partners.

• Commitment to accountability to affected populations and the meaningful participation of communities in WASH project planning and implementation.

• Sensitivity to the needs of vulnerable individuals and groups, including women, children, older people, and persons with disabilities.

• Willingness to support emergency preparedness and response activities during local, national, or international emergencies and major disasters.

Red Cross - Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is a national society of the Movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President`s Order No. 26 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. This is the biggest humanitarian organization in Bangladesh. As an auxiliary to the government in the Disaster Management field, BDRCS has provided humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people over the last 55 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building, displacement, Refugee Relief/ Population movement Operation and promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.

Currently, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for suitable Bangladeshi candidates for the following positions in its Bhasan Char Operation (BCO):

Duration of contract: Initially up to 30th April 2027 (with the possibility of extension).

Reporting to: Director, Bhasan Char Operation.

Duty station: Bhasan Char Island under Chittagong.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and supervise WASH activities, including water supply, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, and related infrastructure development, in accordance with approved project plans and technical standards.

• Conduct technical assessments and support the design, planning, and implementation of WASH infrastructure, including water supply systems, latrines, bathing facilities, drainage systems, and other sanitation facilities.

• Monitor and supervise construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of WASH facilities to ensure quality workmanship, appropriate use of materials, and completion within the agreed timeframe.

• Conduct regular field visits to assess implementation progress, identify technical challenges, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Coordinate with project staff, engineers, contractors, community representatives, and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and timely implementation of WASH activities.

• Support the implementation of hygiene promotion activities and community engagement initiatives to encourage safe water handling, proper sanitation practices, and improved hygiene behavior.

• Assist in conducting WASH needs assessments, collecting field data, identifying gaps, and developing appropriate interventions based on community needs.

• Monitor the functionality, accessibility, safety, and sustainability of WASH facilities, ensuring that services are inclusive and responsive to the needs of vulnerable groups.

• Ensure appropriate monitoring of water quality and support compliance with relevant water quality standards and public health requirements.

• Develop and use data collection, monitoring, and analysis tools to track project performance, measure progress, and support evidence-based decision-making.

• Prepare accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports, technical reports, and quality assurance reports for submission to the line Manager.

• Contribute to the preparation of project proposals, work plans, budgets, procurement specifications, and other technical documents as required.

• Maintain accurate records of construction activities, measurements, material usage, site inspections, water quality results, and other relevant project documentation.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, technical guidelines, health and safety standards, and relevant humanitarian WASH standards.

• Identify implementation challenges and risks, report them to the Project Manager, and support the development of practical solutions.

• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Manager to achieve project objectives.

• Salary Range: Up to BDT. 60,000/- (Monthly Consolidated).