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

Requisite qualifications, experience, and attributes

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. Desired attributes: • Age below 26 years • Willingness to extensively travel at different parts of the country • 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

Salary & Benefits

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

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: 10 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

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.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct.
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