WaterAid Bangladesh

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Summary

Education

An undergraduate degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), preferably Architecture/ Civil Engineering degree from any recognised and reputed University of Bangladesh or abroad.

Additional Requirements

Proficient written and verbal communication skills both in Bangla and English
Admirable leadership, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills
Excellent computer skill, and hands on experience of software like AutoCAD, GIS, Sketchup etc.
Strong analytical skills, and capacity to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Reportable To: Technical Officer
Workstation: WaterAid Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka
Working Hours: 37.5
Contract Tenure: 12 months
Travel: Willingness to travel on a regular basis to remote areas of Bangladesh is required. 20-40% time should be dedicated to filed visits.

About WaterAid

WaterAid is a global non-government, not-for-profit organisation, working for over 30 years now in changing lives for the betterment in 34 countries around the world. We work to offer clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to underprivileged people globally, through convincing the governments to change laws, linking policy makers with people on the ground, pooling knowledge and resources, and rallying support from people and organisations from different corners of the world – altogether making lasting change happen on a massive scale.

Job Purpose

WaterAid is looking for deserving, dynamic, passionate and self-driven applicants for the role of ‘Young Professional’ for its country programme office in Bangladesh. The incumbent requires fresh graduate or nominal experience and is willing to gain some experiences to build up career in the development field with focus to the programme implementation.
Young Professional (YP) does not mean a ‘staff’ employed by WaterAid Bangladesh, but it is a special programme through which WaterAid provides adequate support and opportunity to the Bangladeshi young and talented aspirants having good academic background. This will enable them to develop their skills within an organisational setting, gain relevant experience and prepare themselves for future professional contributions. The YP will have the opportunity to learn and contribute to WaterAid Bangladesh’s Technical Services department. S/he will be responsible to support designing solutions to ensure clean water, safe sanitation, and good hygiene for all. Also, contribute to planning, piloting, implementing/documenting ideas and projects that will enhance WaterAid’s portfolio. This position will offer exciting challenges to undertake and gain valuable on-job trainings.

Key Responsibilities

Support in promoting WASH through innovative technologies/ approaches
Organise trainings/ workshops and other capacity building activities
Assist in the development of training module and communication materials for different capacity building initiatives
Develop designs incorporating green technologies for ensuring environmental safety and sustainability of WASH infrastructures.
Design and estimate climate resilient and universally accessible technologies to support programme implementation
Conduct field visit to provide technical assistance to different projects/programmes as and when needed
Assist in development/ revision of organisational guideline and policies.
Development of knowledge pieces and its publications at appropriate media
Documentation, reporting, and presentation as and when required

BDT 30,000, Cell phone allowance, Festival allowance BDT 30,000 for completed tenure and Health Insurance for self.

Full Time

Dhaka

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