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

Within the GO4IMPact project, the incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic technical and policy advice and programmatic assistance on all SWM matters, including reviewing relevant policies and regulations related to SWM. This role will also include, but is not limited to, coordinating, networking, capacitating, and liasioning with the relevant government representatives for SWM, especially the relevant ministries and line agencies in selected Paurashavas and Union Parishads.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Solid Waste Management (SWM) solutions, develop and monitor SWM plans for Union Parishads (UPs) and Paurashavas, • Engage with central government institutions in dialogue to improve circulars / policies/ strategies/guidelines • Conduct inter-ministry /department consultation meetings on relevant policies/ strategies/guidelines • Develop manuals for local governments' roles in public services • Review relevant national policies, conduct situation analysis at UPs and Paurashavas, as well as ensure communication with government representatives • Orient and train stakeholders, assist in program development and management, and provide strategic advice on SWM and pollution control • Facilitate community dialogues and horizontal learning, support innovative projects in SWM and IWRM, • Assist in developing SWM plans at UP and Paurashava levels and monitor the implementation of the plans • Conduct scoping studies on waste generation and recycling • Develop input papers on SWM for governance • Plan and support in implementing SWM plant installations for improved waste collection and transportation • Promote waste segregation and recycling, and strengthening regulations • Organise national and international events, and coordinate interministerial meetings • Support documentation and knowledge management

Requisite qualifications, experience, and attributes

Education: A master's degree or higher in a relevant sector like environmental science/ environmental management/ civil engineering/ social science/ development studies etc. Experience: Minimum 5 years of waste management experience with a focus on Solid Waste Management (SWM), preferably in Bangladesh. Skills and Competencies: - Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word, with skills in writing evidence-based, result-oriented reports. - Experienced in capacity building and coaching on SWM, along with program design and implementation to achieve aligned goals. - Prefers municipal-level SWM experience and has field experience in developing and implementing social and behavior change projects. - Possesses strong technical, programming, and management skills, coupled with in-depth knowledge of Union Parishad, Paurashavas, and Upazila practices. - Familiar with SWM management plans at local government levels, and has an extensive professional network. - Deep understanding of national policies on climate-resilient SWM and profound knowledge of sector-related policies and tools.

Reportable To

Deputy Team Leader

Workstation

WaterAid Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka

Working Hours

37.5

Contract Tenure

Long Term

Salary & Benefits

Monthly gross salary BDT 92,466/-. In addition, festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity, life insurance for self, health insurance for self, spouse and children, cell phone allowances etc. are applicable as per policy provision.

Travel

Willingness to travel on a regular basis to remote areas of Bangladesh. It is expected that 30-40% time should be dedicated to travel.

Ways of Working

Internal: Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader, other experts, and managers under this project External: Partner Non-Government Organisation, Donor, govt. entities at both national and local level etc

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 "careerbd@wateraid.org" Apply Now

Application Deadline: 06 August 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

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