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

This position has an entry-level role having previous working experience of at least a year in similar role and/or professional qualification. Through this role s/he is expected to perform specific tasks which will contribute to but not limited to specific activities/ projects managed by Programme team. S/he will support tasks and activities across the team and shall work under direct supervision of a senior team member. Also, responsible to replicate activities with high degree of consistency, communicate across the team, support activities under programme/ project cycle (capacity review, gap identification, assessment, analysis, design, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting). Moreover, this position will be given opportunity to learn and contribute to the potential engagement in diversified programmes through designing, planning, and piloting/implementing ideas/projects. This position will be given an adventurous challenge to increase digital footprint along with undertaking various communication and advocacy activities, while learning-by-doing through training during the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in maintaining organizational online monitoring systems (mWater, WAPS, etc.), capturing field learnings and knowledge • Support in developing project reports, capturing field learnings and knowledge management. • Support in achieving project objectives and strengthening monitoring processes for assigned projects. • Monitor progress, process, and quality of project interventions, identifying any gaps and support project team in taking corrective measures throughout the project cycle. • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to analyze the data and generate regular reports for management, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning • Assist in successful completion of project related activities assigned by line manager aligning to organisational priority • Assist in different research and assessments associated with the project • Provide required support to conduct action-research • Assist in organising events such as trainings, workshops, conferences, and dissemination events as required • Regular visits to project locations, monitor interventions, follow up recommendations, verify partners report and assist in providing necessary support to partner organizations based on their specific needs. • Ensure proper documentation and preservation of project documents. • Support in knowledge-sharing activities by capturing, documenting, and disseminating project learning, best practices, and success stories. • Take responsibility for documentation, reporting, and presentation of project-related information, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in appropriate manner. • Willingness to work for and on behalf of the organization as per requirement.

Requisite qualifications, experience, and attributes

• Undergraduate/Master degree in Social Science/Economics/Development Studies/Environmental Science from any recognised and reputed University of Bangladesh or abroad • At least one-year professional working experience in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), environmental science and/or relevant fields • Experience in managing different digital platforms for project planning and reporting • Understanding of the issues relating to water, sanitation and hygiene in national and global context is essential • Excellent computer skill on Microsoft office, analytical software, internet of things etc. • Strong analytical skills, and capacity to work independently and meet tight deadlines • Admirable leadership, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in Bangla and English

Reportable To

Project Coordinator

Workstation

WaterAid Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka

Working Hours

37.5

Contract Tenure

Fixed term

Salary & Benefits

Monthly gross salary BDT 43,583/-. 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

Travel on a regular basis to remote areas of Bangladesh and overseas is required. 30% to 50% time should be dedicated to travels.

Ways of Working

Work closely with programme team in coordination with other department as required

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 January 2025

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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To know more about our organisation, please visit: www.wateraid.org