Senior Officer - WASH Engineer

World Vision; Libmanan; On-site; PHP 306,000 - 458,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision Bangladesh seeks a WASH professional to oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of water, sanitation and hygiene services within BRCR activities. The role requires developing technical guidelines, SOPs, BoQ reviews, and ensuring field targets are met with strong data reporting.

Ideal candidates have civil engineering background, 5–10 years of relevant experience, and experience in humanitarian settings; willingness to travel and work in multi-cultural contexts is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc/Diploma in civil engineering (Masters preferable).
• Familiarity with water, sanitation and hygiene issues and behaviours.
• Protection issues in WASH and accountability to affected persons programming.
• Familiarities with KoBO/online survey tools for data collection.
• Knowledge of UN system and humanitarian community.
• Excellent spoken English; Chittagonian or Rohingya.
• Willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong communication and approachable demeanor.
• 5–10 years’ relevant work experience; humanitarian settings preferred.
• WASH project experience with IOM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of WASH services (water, sanitation, FSM).
• Provide technical guidelines, SOPs and design support.
• Prepare operation and maintenance plans and monitor targets.
• Collect data and prepare technical reports for the project.
• Support procurement and ensure proper utilization of WASH items.
• Coordinate with camp authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Team building

Communication skills

Multicultural experience

WASH knowledge

Adaptability

Education

BSc/Diploma in civil engineering

Masters preferable

Tools

KoBO/online survey tools

Job description

Job Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities

Position Purpose

With the support from Project manager (WASH), the incumbent will be responsible for the day to day operation and maintenance of WASH services including but not limited to water distribution network, solid waste management sites and FSMs in line with the project activities and strategic programming priorities as defined by the WV Bangladesh Refugee Crisis Response (BRCR) Program.

Key Deliverables

• Ensuring all water and sanitation intervention are being implemented according to guideline and standards
• Provide technical guidelines to the staff for smooth operation
• Develop technical guideline, Sop, concept note etc. as per project requirement.
• Design, drawing, BoQ preparation of WASH infrastructure (civil engineering work)
• Field visits and data collection, follow up day to day operation and ensure all the targets being achieved
• Monthly reporting of all water and sanitation activities as per project requirement
• Assist procurement of the necessary WASH items and ensuring proper utilization
• Maintain close communication with camp authority
• Actively undertake any responsibility assigned by WVB.

The Position Is Accountable For The Following

I. Program Implementation and reporting

• Develop details operation and maintenance plan for different WASH facilities including but not limited to water distribution network, solid waste management sites and FSMs
• Tracking the PRs raised by program team and strong follow-up with SCM
• Ensure 100% functionality of WASH facilities in the assigned project catchment
• Ensure the careful use, regular servicing and appropriate replacement of all equipment for the assigned project
• Support manager in the implementation /rehabilitation of different types of WASH facilities including review the design, drawing, BoQ etc.
• Collect all day-to-day activity data and prepare all technical reports required for this project.
• Assist Project manager for achieving project target as per plan.
• Partnership and Coordination
• Ensure close liaison & consultation with CiC, WASH Focal, Communities leaders, Imam, Majhi during implementation of the WASH services.
• Prepare monitoring reports and support to project manager to oversee monitoring at the field level.
• Staff Management and Capacity Building
• Conduct regular monitoring and full technical supervision and provide technical inputs to the WASH Associates.
• Ensure Capacity Building of the volunteers/workers.

Knowledge, Skill & Experience

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

• BSc/Diploma in civil engineering (Masters preferable)
• Familiarity with the issues around water, sanitation and hygiene related issues and behaviours.
• Familiarity with protection issues in WASH, gender & Inclusion in WASH and accountability to affected persons programming
• Familiarities of using KoBO/other online survey tools and methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian community.
• Excellent spoken English, Chittogonian or Rohingyan
• Must be ready to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Appropriate communication skill and approachable
• Must have no history of violation of children rights
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina
• Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
• 5-10 years’ relevant work experience, preferably 5 years in the humanitarian settings.
• Experience in IOM supported WASH projects
• Must be able to do multiple tasks and willingness to travel in various locations of BRCR as required

Required Language(s)

English, Bangla and Rohingya

Required Travel And/or Work Environment Accommodations

Must be willing and able to travel working are/in the country

Some project locations may be in remote areas. Staff are expected to live in the location for short periods

Committed to World Vision Ethos, Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Salary

Negotiable

Employment Status

Full Time

World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions: accordingly, all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.

World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work.

World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.

Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Applicant Types Accepted

Local Applicants Only