Job Description / Responsibility
Localisation: Tala upozila, Shatkhira
Program Tala Emergency Program
General Conditions:
SOLIDARITES is a humanitarian organisation which provides aid and assistance to victims of war and natural disasters. For the past 30 years, the organisation’s vocation has been to meet the three vital needs - drinking, eating and sheltering – of vulnerable populations around the world. Our programs mainly focus on emergency relief actions related to water and sanitation but also related to food security as well as shelter and infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Starting Date: September 2011 ASAP
Initial Contract Duration: 5 months (with extension possibility).
Responsibilities and description of tasks :
To participate in the development of the WASH program in coordination with the WASH and base level Coordination Team
To establish, implement, supervise and manage WASH activities in several unions of Tala upozila
To collaborate with the local authorities, Solidarites International counterparts and partner agencies in the area
Reporting of activities and capitalize information
Human Resources Management

Educational Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, environmental & bio-systems engineering or water related engineering field.

Experience Requirements
2 to 5 year(s)

Additional Job Requirements
Technical expertise in water, irrigation and civil works, especially related to rain water harvesting in arid context (e.g. earth dam, check dam, sand dam etc) in addition to experience in construction in rural community contexts
WASH technical background and effective staff management experience are essential
Excellent analytical skills, communication (reporting) interpersonal and organizational skills.
2-5 years work experience with an international humanitarian agency in a similar capacity
Management skills are essential (e.g. planning and follow up, HR, budgets, etc.)
Ability to work under pressure and within strict time limits.

Send your CV to contact@solidarites-bangladesh.org