WASH Technical Manager

Job Description

Title: WASH Technical Manager

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 110000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

M. Sc / B.Sc in Civil Engineering / Civil & Environment Engineering / Water Resource / Sanitation Engineering with 3 years relevant experience also may apply.

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At most 40 years

• Fair knowledge on Rohingya Refugee context including WaSH intervention in emergency/humanitarian situation.  

• Strong project management skills with experience in planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and coordination of development and/or humanitarian projects.       

• Experience in providing technical guidance, supervision, and capacity building support to engineers and other technical staff to ensure quality implementation of project activities.       

• Proficient knowledge of standard computer software (AutoCAD, Epanet, MS Word, Excel and project management software).       

• Hard working, able to work under pressure in humanitarian response context, with a positive and can-do attitude. 

• Work experience in Cox's Bazar is preferable.

• Fluency in English and Bangla; knowledge of Rohingya/Chittagonian dialect is an asset.

The proposed position of WASH Technical Manager is critical to fulfilling the operational and to expedite the implementation of the newly awarded DFAT-IRC -supported WASH project, ensuring timely implementation, accountability, and achievement of the project’s intended outcomes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the technical expertise to improve the WASH Services for Rohingya Refugees in Cox's Bazar.

• Responsible for providing overall technical leadership and management support for WASH hardware interventions across the assigned camps, ensuring quality implementation, compliance with sector standards, and achievement of project objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner.

• Lead and supervise Project Officers in planning, implementation, monitoring, operation, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure and services across multiple camps.

• Provide technical guidance and oversight for operation, maintenance, and repair of water supply systems, including water networks, pipelines, reservoir tanks, tap stands, leakage repairs, pumps, generators, and associated facilities.

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of hand pump tube wells, ensuring functionality, service continuity, and adherence to technical standards.

• Provide technical support to Project Officers on water quality monitoring and testing, interpretation of test results, identification of risks, and implementation of corrective actions in accordance with WASH Sector standards.

• Guide and supervise desludging activities, repair and maintenance of WASH Blocks, community infrastructures, latrines, bathing facilities, and other sanitation facilities to ensure safe and uninterrupted service delivery.

• Provide technical oversight for operation and maintenance of decentralized Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) facilities, including ABR, DEWATS, LSP, SSP, WSP, and UFF systems, ensuring functionality, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Provide technical supervision for operation and maintenance of Solid Waste Management (SWM) facilities and services, including waste collection, transportation, segregation, treatment, and disposal systems.

• Support Project Officers in conducting technical assessments, site inspections, troubleshooting, condition assessments, and preparation of technical recommendations for repair, maintenance, and upgrading works.

• Review and verify technical drawings, BOQs, specifications, work plans, and cost estimates prepared by Project Officers to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.

• Closely coordinate with the Operations, Logistics, and Procurement teams regarding procurement planning, technical specifications, quotation evaluations, contractor selection, and quality assurance of WASH-related materials and services.

• Conduct regular field visits across all assigned camps to monitor implementation progress, identify technical challenges, and provide practical solutions to ensure uninterrupted WASH service delivery.

• Maintain close coordination with Camp-in-Charge (CiC) officials, WASH Sector partners, donors, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and coordination of WASH activities.

• Perform project management functions including planning, monitoring, reporting, resource allocation, risk management, and tracking of project progress against agreed targets and timelines.

• Maintain updated records and documentation related to WASH infrastructure, maintenance activities, inventory, equipment, technical assessments, and operational performance.

• Support the Programme Manager in annual planning, budgeting, work plan development, donor reporting, and preparation of technical and progress reports.

• Provide mentoring, coaching, and capacity-building support to Project Officers and field staff to strengthen technical knowledge and improve quality of implementation.

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple interventions simultaneously across seven camps, work under pressure, respond to operational emergencies, and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Programme Manager in support of project objectives.

As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.