About WaterAid

WaterAid Young Professional Programme (YPP) is a transformative initiative dedicated to nurturing the next wave of leaders in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. Being committed for creating positive impact, this twelve-months programme provides a unique opportunity for aspiring fresh graduates/post-graduates having good academic track records, to groom them up in a professional set up so that to contribute meaningfully for overcoming the WASH challenges across the periphery. Under this structured talent management programme, adequate support and opportunity is offered to the young aspirants so that they can prepare themselves to contribute professionally afterwards, particularly by launching a conscious career in the development field. Embark on a twelve-month journey with WaterAid Bangladesh would offer them the opportunity to delving into the diverse projects across the country that address urgent issues related to WASH under our Country Programem Strategy (CPS) 2023-28. Through this immersive experience, Young Professionals unlearn conventional approaches, learn up to date interventions, methods and ways of works; and collaborate with dynamic teams, gaining insights into complex social challenges. Join us in building an inclusive and climate-resilient world, where sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are accessible to all.

Job Purpose

The Climate Resilience Programme of WaterAid Bangladesh aims to improve access to water and sanitation services with promotion of safe hygiene practices among the targeted underprivileged people living in different climate vulnerable areas in Bangladesh. Young Professional in Climate Resilience Programme will e accountable for upholding responsibilities to achieve the aims of the respective Programme, Departmental and Organisational components by supporting team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pursue knowledge management and reporting process of the programme portfolio and relevant projects 2. Develop and update contents for programme activities and interventions 3. Support team in tracking progress of implementation and provide necessary assistance to partners to be on track ensuring quality of work 4. Support team in designing and promoting project activities in line with relevant national and global policies and strategies 5. Support in designing and conducting small study/ research to understand the challenges of the context and impacts of the project in a better way These responsibilities will be reviewed with the line manager from time to time and shall be adjusted with organisational priorities.

Requisite qualifications, experience, and attributes

• Fresh Graduate (bachelor’s degree) from Social/Environmental Sciences and Management or relevant subject or faculty- with good academic results throughout the academic career. Post graduation will be preferred. • Strong analytical, writing and copy-editing skills, both in English and Bangla. • Good presentation and communications skills. • Capacity to work independently and meeting tight deadlines. • High level of pro-activeness and creativity, self-motivated and positive attitude to work in team approach • Proven Extra Curricular Activities • Ready to undertake extensive field visits outside Dhaka

Reportable To

Programme Lead- Climate Resilience Programme

Workstation

WaterAid Bangladesh Country Office Dhaka

Working Hours

Full time (05 days, minimum 37.5 hours per week)

Contract Tenure

12 months, non-extendable

Salary & Benefits

BDT 30,000 + Cell phone allowance BDT 1,000 + Festival allowance BDT 30,000 for completed tenure +Health Insurance for Self

Travel

Willingness to travel on a regular basis to remote areas of Bangladesh is required. 20-40% time should be dedicated to filed visits.

Ways of Working

Includes but not limited, work closely with members of Climate Resilience Programme team, Communications team, and other colleagues from other Programmes and Advocacy, Technical, Business Development teams. Also maintain working relationship with colleagues from other departments/teams within the organisation and partner/collaborating organisation.

Apply Instruction

If you are passionate to improve lives of the people in the transforming climate context, courageous to bring positive impact through your proficiencies, confident to meet organisation’s expectations and fulfil the above-mentioned requirements please visit the following link and apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates will have to be ready to go through an extensive selection process. Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification. Any difficulties faced while submitting application needs to be addressed to afsanaislam@wateraid.org Apply Now

Application Deadline: 20 February 2024

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Candidates will have to go through an extensive selection process.
Any lobbying will be considered as disqualification

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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