WASH Engineer at World Vision International

Ukhia, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

WASH Infrastructure, Fecal Sludge Management, Solid Waste Management, Water Supply Systems, Engineering Designs, Boq Verification, Procurement Tracking, Technical Supervision, Capacity Building, Monitoring Reports, Community Coordination, Kobo Tool Usage, UN System Knowledge, Cross-cultural Sensitivity, Team Building, Chittagonian

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Temporary Job Description: Job Purpose: The WASH Engineer is responsible for ensuring the effective operation, maintenance, and functionality of WASH infrastructure and services within the Rohingya refugee camps in alignment with UNICEF LTA standards and World Vision’s strategic programming priorities. The role supports the Technical Coordinator (Water & Sanitation) in planning, implementing, and monitoring water supply systems, fecal sludge management (FSM), and solid waste management services, while ensuring quality technical supervision, community coordination, and capacity building of field staff for sustainable WASH service delivery. Key Deliverables: Develop and implement operation and maintenance plans for water distribution networks, solid waste management sites, and fecal sludge management (FSM) systems. Ensure continuous functionality and proper maintenance of all WASH infrastructure in the assigned project areas. Monitor equipment use, servicing, and timely replacement to maintain service quality. Support the Technical Coordinator in the implementation, rehabilitation, and improvement of WASH facilities. Review and verify engineering designs, drawings, and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) to ensure compliance with technical standards. Ensure quality assurance in WASH infrastructure development and maintenance. Track and follow up on procurement requests (PRs) raised by the program team in coordination with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) unit. Ensure timely availability of materials and equipment required for WASH service delivery. Conduct regular technical monitoring of WASH facilities and operations. Prepare and submit monitoring reports and technical updates to support program oversight and decision-making. Maintain close coordination with community leaders, Majhi, Imams, and camp authorities to ensure effective WASH service implementation. Collaborate with WASH committees and technical groups to strengthen community ownership of WASH services. Provide technical supervision and guidance to WASH Associates and field staff. Facilitate capacity building for solid waste management workers and technical staff to improve operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Program Implementation: Develop details operation and maintenance plan for different WASH facilities including but not limited to water distribution network, solid waste management sites and FSMs Tracking the PRs raised by program team and strong follow-up with SCM Ensure 100% functionality of WASH facilities in the assigned project catchment Ensure the careful use, regular servicing and appropriate replacement of all equipment for the assigned project Support Technical Coordinator (WASH) in the implementation /rehabilitation of different types of WASH facilities including review the design, drawing, BoQ etc. Partnership and Coordination: Ensure close liaison & consultation with Communities leaders, Imam, Majhi during implementation of the WASH services. Prepare monitoring reports and support to Technical Coordinators to oversee monitoring at the field level. Staff Management and Capacity Building: Conduct regular monitoring and full technical supervision and provide technical inputs to the WASH Associates. Ensure Capacity Building of the Solid Waste Management workers Educational Qualifications: Degree in WASH related subject (BSc/Diploma in civil engineering, urban planning and design, geology etc.) Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with the issues around water, sanitation and hygiene related issues and behaviours. Familiarity with protection issues in WASH, gender & Inclusion in WASH and accountability to affected persons programming Familiarities of using KoBO/other online survey tools and methods of data collection. Knowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian community. Excellent spoken Chittogonian or Rohingyan, desirable Must be ready to work in a multi-cultural environment Appropriate communication skill and approachable Must have no history of violation of children rights Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment. Experience (The experience gained - including environment, timeframe and context): 3 – 5 years’ relevant work experience, preferably 1 year in the humanitarian settings. Work Environment: Must be able to do multiple tasks and willingness to travel in various locations of BRCR as required. Salary: Negotiable Availability: Candidates with immediate joining availability will be given preference. Workplace: On-site (office-based) Number of position: 02 Employment Status: 6‑month contractual position, with the possibility of extension subject to donor approval. World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation. Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply. Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. Learn more about benefits. Have questions about applying to a job with World Vision? See our Frequently Asked Questions.

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Responsibilities

The WASH Engineer will ensure the effective operation and maintenance of WASH infrastructure, supporting the Technical Coordinator in planning and implementing water supply, fecal sludge management (FSM), and solid waste management services. Key duties include developing maintenance plans, monitoring equipment, reviewing engineering designs, and ensuring quality technical supervision and capacity building for field staff.