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

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. Under the interventions, WaterAid also works with Readymade Garments Industries, Schools, Healthcare centers etc. in the respective project areas to improve their WASH services including influencing respective local government institute (LGIs), Industry owner, youth, utility agencies, relevant actors, civil society organisation, and stakeholders as appropriate. The Project Coordinator will facilitate achieving desired output and impact with assigned responsibilities under the portfolio of Climate Resilience Programme. The position will play an instrumental role being one of the key members to deliver results in collaboration with a high performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of WaterAid Bangladesh's climate and disaster-related projects/programming at the urban and rural by working directly with partner organisations. • Explore ways to mainstream CCA, DRR, national policies / strategies / activities on WASH and climate, climate advocacy at local level and innovative system delivery approaches in programme activities. • Produce training materials, guideline, documents and contents to mainstream all the climate resilience programme-implemented activities following appropriate and effective modalities, for multiple stakeholders. • Build capacity of partner NGOs in the areas of climate resilient programme management with a focus on WASH, capacity building and community mobilisation initiatives. • Ensure effective engagement of local government and factory owners with a view to improving WASH governance. • Supervise team of professionals from different disciplines for effective implementation of projects in climate vulnerable areas. • Coordinate and collaborate with different donors and relevant stakeholders. • Add on the Climate Resilience (CR) programme’s initiatives of capacitating health, education and livelihood sectors by introducing climate change-resilient WASH practices • Establish strong community organisation, coordination and partnership with other sector actors including the local government institutions to establish an accountable system and organised modality of tasks • Facilitate the activities of partner NGOs to ensure effective implementation of the programme and monitor the progress of projects accordingly • Improve the capacity of partner NGOs in the areas of programme management and implementation of hygiene activities by mainstreaming as well as improving WaterAid's existing practices • Ensure timely reporting and grants compliance along with organisational policies and procedures • Frequently visit field in order to monitor, and support field level interventions. • Represent the programme/ organisation in relevant platforms • Will act as the ‘Safeguarding Focal Point (SFP)’ for respective programme/projects, partners and communities following relevant guidelines and directives.

Requisite qualifications, experience, and attributes

Education: Master’s degree preferably in B.Sc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant subject, for excellent academic attainment and or professional track record, this condition may be relaxed. Experience: Minimum 05 years of demonstrated work experience in project and partnership management is mandatory, with a desired minimum of 07 years in relevant fields such as WASH, Climate Change, and RMG sector. Skills and Competencies: - Experience in donor and stakeholder management. - Proficient in using digital platforms for online monitoring and reporting systems. - Demonstrated experience in people’s management for at least 4 years. - Must be a team player. - Prepared for extensive field visits, including areas like Gazipur, Savar, Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat & Rajshahi, with potential expansion. - Possesses personal integrity, transparency, fairness, proactive stance, and respect for gender, diversity, safeguarding, and organizational cultural aspects. - Self-driven and able to work independently/with minimal supervision. - Capable of planning, prioritizing, and organizing assignments amidst multiple competing tasks and urgent deadlines. - Able to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines. - Excellent interpersonal skills, effective in providing support, and adept at collaborating and coordinating across diverse teams. - Fully committed to WaterAid's vision, mission, and values, demonstrating enthusiasm and effectively communicating these to others.

Reportable To

Programme Lead-Climate Resilience

Workstation

WaterAid Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka

Working Hours

37.5

Contract Tenure

Long Term

Salary & Benefits

Monthly gross salary BDT 127,164/-. 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 is required.

Ways of Working

Internal: Director-Programmes and Policy Advocacy, Programme Lead, Project coordinators, cross functional department/team External: Partner organisations, relevant colleagues of WaterAid in the region/CP/UK and the relevant Govt. entities along with sector actors.

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: 11 November 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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