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 position requires a dynamic, passionate, and self-driven individual to support WaterAid’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services and health protection scheme for the poor and marginalised people and influences the government, development partners, private sector, and community to become more responsive and pro-poor in delivering WASH facilities. In addition to that, this role involves implementing and continuously improving in the field of gender equity and prevention of gender-based violence, training programmes, and awareness campaigns to foster a culture of vigilance and accountability across the communities and institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management & Support: • Ensure quality delivery by NGOs and develop transparent, community-based planning inclusive of marginalized groups. • Manage systems like mWater and WAPs while monitoring program budgets and implementation. • Administrative support for program plans, budgets, and partner guidance. Hygiene Promotion & Software Activities: • Conduct community hygiene assessments and implement campaigns, training, and interventions. • Promote sanitation worker engagement and monitor program impacts via tracking mechanisms. • Design and facilitate training modules tailored to community needs. Gender-Sensitive WASH Activities: • Integrate gender-sensitive approaches to WASH projects, addressing barriers for women and marginalized groups. • Promote gender equality through training, advocacy, and community involvement in decision-making. • Monitor gender-specific impacts and collaborate with stakeholders to improve inclusivity. Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement: • Advocate for equitable and safe WASH access in marginalized settings. • Foster partnerships with NGOs, government bodies, and community organizations. • Represent the organization in forums focused on WASH and gender equity, and organize stakeholder workshops. Knowledge Management & Reporting • Develop knowledge products, awareness materials, and detailed reports for stakeholders and donors. • Coordinate reporting on hygiene and gender activities, aligning with broader health and development goals.

Requisite qualifications, experience, and attributes

Education: Master’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a relevant discipline. Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in the WASH sector with a reputable national or international NGO or within the development sector, including a proven track record in program/project planning and implementation. Additionally, demonstrated expertise in partner management, gender equity, social inclusion, and GBV prevention. Skills & Competencies: • Excellent presentation, facilitation, and writing skills in both Bangla and English. Strong monitoring and reporting skills. Experience working with different stakeholders and partners. Experience working with any safety net programme, health/social protection scheme is an added advantage. • Adequate computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software application's • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines. Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Reportable To

Project Coordinator - Universal Access

Workstation

WaterAid Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka

Working Hours

37.5

Contract Tenure

Long Term

Salary & Benefits

Monthly gross salary is BDT 92,466/-(flexible for deserving candidate) with admissible benefits including provident fund, gratuity, festival bonus, life insurance for self, health insurance for self, spouse and children, cell phone allowances and other entitlements as per policy provision

Travel

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

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: 25 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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