Supervisor – WASH & IPC

HEKS/EPER (Coxs Bazar)

 

HEKS/EPER (Coxs Bazar)

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Summary

• Vacancy: —
• Location: Cox’s Bazar
• Experience: At least 7 years
• Published: 10 Apr 2025

 

Requirements

Education

• MBBS (Medical Doctor)/ BSc Engineer (Civil) / Social Science/ Environment Science

Experience

• At least 7 years

Additional Requirements

• At least 7 years of development and humanitarian response WASH project experience.
• Masters in public health (MPH) degree will be considered as an added value.

Professional requirements

• A strong background in public health and a minimum of five years of experience in training facilitation within emergency contexts are valuable assets.
• Proficiency in monitoring processes, including hands-on experience with real-time monitoring tools, is highly beneficial.
• Keep strong coordination with government, implementing agencies, donors and local governmental authorities.
• Budget management and excellent computer skills, MS-Office required.
• Good knowledge of security management in humanitarian contexts.

Language

• Fluent English skills (written and spoken).

Personal requirements

• Willingness to accept regular field missions.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• Strong attitude to take initiative, work autonomously and achieve results effectively.
• Flexibility and Stress-management.
• Respect of HEKS/EPER mission and values.

Responsibilities & Context

Contract duration: Up to 31 December, 2025

Reports to: Program Manager (WASH)

Coordinates with: WASH Team, Finance & Admin, HR & Logistics, Monitoring, WASH Sectors, GoB officials.

HEKS/EPER, Swiss Church Aid is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and supports projects to combat hunger, poverty and injustice in 31 countries on four continents. HEKS/EPER also provides emergency relief for victims of natural disasters and armed conflict worldwide and supports the welfare and social work of the Reformed Churches in Eastern Europe and in the Middle East. In Switzerland, HEKS/EPER champions the rights and the integration of refugees and socially disadvantaged people. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance.

GENERAL CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND:

HEKS/EPER has been active in Bangladesh since 1975 and is registered by the NGO Affairs Bureau. Its development cooperation department mostly focusses on projects for ethnic minorities (Dalits and Adivasi) in Northern Bangladesh. Humanitarian aid interventions in the Rohingya response are managed directly by the Humanitarian Aid Department from an own office in Cox’s Bazar and field office in camps.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Project Officer (WASH & IPC) responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) and IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) activities. This role encompasses project planning, capacity building, coordination, advocacy, monitoring, and managing project human resources to ensure successful project execution in alignment with HEKS/EPER, Global and National policies and procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Project planning, Implementation.

• Collaborate closely with the Program Manager to support program planning, development, and effective management.
• Provide technical expertise to the PM-WASH in creating high-quality concept notes and proposals.
• Assist the PM-WASH in formulating comprehensive country-level WASH strategies.
• Conduct needs assessments in coordination with the MEAL team and project personnel.
• Develop detailed project improvement plans with guidance and support from the Program Manager.
• Offer guidance and support to FPs in facilitating the development of individual facility improvement plans.
• Conduct regular follow-ups and provide on-site supportive supervision to targeted healthcare facilities, schools, and host communities, collaborating with government officials, UN agencies, and WASH actors.
• Work in coordination with the logistics department to ensure the timely and high-quality distribution of essential items and materials to healthcare facilities and schools
• Provide assistance in preparing the project budget and ensure its tracking while maintaining full compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Conduct regular field visits, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective measures with the collaboration of MEAL personnel and PM-WASH.

Capacity Strengthening

• Developed separate training modules for health service providers in alignment with WHO and UNICEF guidelines, as well as WASH in School, align with the Blue School, 3-Star, and WinS approaches.
• Organized and facilitated comprehensive training sessions for health service providers, WASH technical personnel and project stakeholders.
• Delivered on-the-job coaching, training, and mentoring for managers and health sector partners to ensure the effective implementation and prioritization of WASH FIT standards.
• Led awareness campaigns and celebrations, incorporating IEC/BCC material development and community engagement through themed events/ day celebration and advocacy efforts.
• Coordinated supportive supervision and joint monitoring visits with key district- and Upazila-level health and WASH, Education sector agencies, and producing detailed reports and flyers for widespread dissemination.
• Building Relationship, Coordination and Advocacy with Government and other agencies
• Collaborated with the PM-WASH to organize learning-sharing and advocacy workshops at both district and national levels.
• Established, strengthened, and maintained relationships with Government Administration at the Upazila and District levels.
• Facilitated the active engagement of Government Administration in project planning and encouraged their participation in various events.
• Provide support in preparing and submitting documentation for project approvals and clearance certificates, while conducting necessary follow-ups..
• Represent the organization in meetings, seminars, training sessions, and visits, fostering collaboration and partnership opportunities.

Logistics

• Timely prepared and submitted purchase requests and procurement plans by following agreed budget and protocols.
• Coordinated with logistics, admin, and finance staff to ensure proper procurement, transportation, storage, management, and accounting of items.

Safety and Security

• Provide timely incident report to the line manager as needed.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of the safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

General

• Deliver high quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the Humanitarian Department.
• Comply with organization policies and practice with respect to code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

Skills & Expertise

Civil Engineering

MBBS

NGO

Social Sciences methodology

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Cox’s Bazar

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