IOM is looking for a National WASH Officer according to the Terms of Reference below.

Interested
applicants are invited to apply by 12.06.2021 at the latest, referring to the vacancy notice ref. code on the
e-mail subject header.

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Reference
SVN-022/2021/S - BD1 Position Title: National WASH Officer
Code:
Estimated Starting
Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh As soon as possible
Date:
Special Short Term
Classification: NO-A (UN Salary Scale) Type of Appointment: (Initially 6 Months with
possibility of extension)
Division/Unit: WASH

General Functions:

Under the overall supervision of the WASH Programme Manager and direct supervision of the WASH
Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the operation
and maintenance (O&M) services including hygiene promotion conducted by the Implementing Partners
(IPs) and supervision of the construction of Water and Sanitation infrastructures under the direct
implementation included in the assigned project. She/he will also be responsible for
technical/administrative guidance to Project Assistants and IPs working in different camps and host
communities. This position is based in Ukhiya and requires extensive field movement.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Work together with the WASH Project Manager in developing the detailed implementation plan and
accordingly implement the WASH activities of the assigned project in the targeted refugee camps and
host communities.
2. Provide support to the WASH Project Manager in developing WASH Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) specifically for the implementation of the assigned project activities.
3. Coordinate smooth coordination and implementation at the field level with IOM and IP, Protection and
Site Management Site Development (SMSD) teams involved in the assigned project.
4. Implement systematic monitoring and evaluation mechanism to capture real-time data and produce
analytical reports with quantitative and qualitative progress towards the project targets, interpret
WASH related data, specifically regarding water quality surveillance as appropriate, and propose
recommendations or corrective measures to the WASH Program Manager
5. Supervise WASH infrastructures implementation and day-to-day O&M services, monitor the activity
progress of the IPs, service quality, respond to the community complaints and feedback through the
established mechanism and provide technical guidance for further improvement in coordination with
the WASH Project Manager.
6. Conduct regular field visits to project sites to monitor the progress of the activities, verify quality of
work and provide the necessary feedback and guidance to the service providers/vendors and IPs to
improve the quality of services
7. Identify suitable sites for the construction of the WASH infrastructures jointly with the IPs and SMSD
Unit and complete the required approval process before starting the installation.
8. Ensure that project interventions for WASH activities and construction are compliant with the
Environmental and Social Code of Practice (ESCoP) and agreed SOPs for the specific project during the
implementation of activities and delivering of services.

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9. In coordination with Camp in Charge (CiC), camp focal agency and village disaster management
committee, promote the participation of the beneficiary communities in the programme
implementation and their commitment for future maintenance.
10. Maintain effective coordination and liaison with DHPE, Upazila administration, Union Chairman and CiC
to achieve programme objectives.
11. Update the project achievement database, capture the GPS coordinates and photographs at the
completion stage, prepare and settle bills for each contract in coordination with Infrastructure,
Procurement and Finance Units.
12. Ensure that the project activity progress data is properly documented, financial and technical records
are prepared and periodic reports are timely finalized for internal and external sharing.
13. Supervise and guide the project teams, identify capacity development needs and undertake staff
development initiatives for increasing the technical skills of both IOM and IP field teams.
14. Perform such other duties that may be assigned by the Programme Manager.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• University degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited academic institution with at
least two years of relevant professional experience; or
• Master’s Degree in the above fields with any relevant professional experience in the similar field.
• Previous work experience in managing large scale WASH intervention and community-based projects
and working with local communities including corporations and other national entities
• Previous work experience in project management with international humanitarian organizations, non-
government organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
• Expertise on environmental and social aspects and on occupational health and safety related to the
implementation of the WASH programmes
• Team-work oriented, capacity to work independently; personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility,
experience in working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and
professional backgrounds at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong coordination, monitoring & evaluation, analytical, project development, liaison and reporting
skills
• Excellent drafting and communication skills in English and Bengali is essential, proficiency in the local
language is an advantage

Method of Application:
Candidates with the required qualifications can apply through email by mentioning the reference code SVN-
22/2021/S-BD1; National WASH Officer in the subject line to: DhakaJobs@iom.int; with the following
documents:
(i) Application Letter/Cover Letter
(ii) Curriculum Vitae
(iii) Personal History Form (PHF) which can be downloaded from the IOM Dhaka website:
https://bangladesh.iom.int
(iv) Scan copy of Photo

APPLICATION WITHOUT PROPER REFERENCE CODE MENTIONED ABOVE WILL BE DISREGARDED

Please ensure that your application is complete with the above-mentioned documents. As incomplete
applications generate an immense administrative burden for our organization. As a rule, candidates who
have not properly submitted their application with required documents will be excluded from
consideration.

Any attempt for persuasion will be considered as a disqualification

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CALLED FOR ASSESSMENT

Note for internal candidates:
with refer to IN233 and Clause 7.5 of IOM Recruitment Policy:

IOM is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.

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Staff members selected for a VN/SVN in his or her same category at one grade higher than his or her personal
grade shall be appointed at the advertised grade. A staff member selected for a VN/SVN to a position which is
two grades higher than the staff member’s current grade, will be appointed at the interim grade, and six
months later at the higher grade.

IOM is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.

IOM Offices and vehicles have smoke-free work environment.