Starting position: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: 30 April 2027

Place of work: Teknaf

 Deadline for applications: 30 April 2026

(Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis due to the urgency)

Terre des hommes (Tdh) :

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss organization for children’s aid. Tdh Bangladesh has been operational in the country since 1974, delivering successful relief, recovery, and development projects, and since 2017, it has been responding to the Rohingya refugee crisis in Cox’s Bazar. In Bangladesh, Tdh focuses on supporting disadvantaged and marginalized children and youth, including those living in informal settlement, rural or remote areas, and insecure regions. Terre des hommes Bangladesh also work with children affected by migration, those in contact with the law, and those at high risk of disease with limited access to quality healthcare. Through our programmes, we engage parents, caregivers, community members, professionals, and policymakers to create lasting change and uphold the rights
of every child.

Context :

Following the massive displacement of more than 688,000 people into Bangladesh since the end of August 2017, Tdh has established a significant emergency response plan to provide relief to Rohingya refugees, focusing on nutrition, health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and child protection.

Main responsibilities:

The WASH Field Assistant will provide support to the "Advocacy & IPC" Supervisor in implementing high-quality WASH project activities in the Health Care Facilities of Teknaf sub-district. This will involve following the WASH FIT (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Health Care Facilities) guidelines and the Eight Practical Steps for Universal Coverage outlined by WHO and UNICEF. The main objective is to ensure that the project outputs and outcomes related to Advocacy and System Strengthening are effectively realized.

Specific responsibilities:

Implementation and Reporting:

• Implement assigned activities according to the project work plan and methodology approved by the "Advocacy & IPC" Supervisor and WASH Programme Manager.

• Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual activity plans.

• Prepare weekly plans and achievements reports under the supervision of the "Advocacy & IPC" Supervisor.

• Monitor the achievements and progress of assigned activities and report to the line manager.

• Utilize project monitoring tools (inclduiing KoBotoolbox) and ensure their proper use.

Coordination and Support:

• Support the "Advocacy & IPC" Supervisor in daily workers/volunteers payment.

• Assist in preparing materials and organizing events such as training, orientations, and workshops.

• Ensure the proper dissemination of WASH messages at the Health Care Facility (HCF) level.

• Plan and conduct HCFs group meetings and fund generation meetings using various promotional approaches/topics.

• Visit HCFs regularly to monitor progress, work, and conduct meetings with HCF personnel.

• Collaborate closely with the "Advocacy & IPC" Supervisor, HCFs and LGIs representatives, and volunteers for efficient and effective implementation of WASH activities.

• Participate in different types of WASH training programs.

Data Collection and Assessment:

• Participate in data collection, assessment, planning, monitoring, and review at the HCFs, following WASH FIT guidelines.

• Support the MEAL department in collecting data during KAP/baseline/midline/endline surveys.

Project Support and Coordination:

• Assist the "Advocacy and IPC" Supervisor in the construction, operation, and maintenance of WASH facilities, as well as the preparation and implementation of improvement plans based on WASH FIT assessments.

• Identify beneficiaries based on approved selection criteria.

• Coordinate with HCFs representatives to plan and schedule meetings and sessions.

• Facilitate health department representatives during field visits.

Documentation and Communication:

• Prepare event plans, session/meeting plans, and work plans in accordance with project requirements.

• Ensure proper maintenance of payment-related documents for volunteers/daily workers.

• Organize orientations, meetings, and training for the WASH in HCF project team, volunteers, and HCFs representatives.

• Maintain site construction and repair maintenance materials stock register, and assisting the supervisor while preparing material purchase forms.

• Prepare and submit regular WASH activity reports to the supervisor.

Security and Child Safety:

• Ensure that suppliers prioritize the safety of their employees and the community, with a special focus on the safety of children.

• Ensure the visibility and safety of volunteers by providing them with necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) materials while working in the field.

Note: This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be assigned by Tdh management as per project needs

The full Job Description will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Profile : We are seeking a WASH Technical Expert with proven experience in implementing field-level WASH interventions. The candidate has to be a strong team player, capable of contributing to the successful, effective, and efficient delivery of TDH’s WASH interventions in the Teknaf area.

Education:

· Bachelor/Honors in any discipline

Experience & Other requirements:

· Minimum 01 year of Proven experience with (I)NGO; (b) WASH/WASH in HCF; (c) is required.

Knowledge and skills:

• Experience/knowledge in HCF waste management, infection prevention and control (IPC), and other WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene)

• Organizing and conducting sessions, meetings, trainings, and orientations with healthcare facilities (HCFs) and other stakeholders.

• Ability to accomplish assigned tasks with accuracy and within established deadlines.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask effectively.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Demonstrated hardworking nature.

• Professionalism and thoroughness, good capacity to work under pressure.

Languages:

• English & Bangla (Fluency in local language will be considered as a plus)

IT knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Salary & Other benefits:

Monthly salary (Gross) : 39,600 BDT

• Festival bonus

• Severance pays

• Life insurance for employees

• Health insurance for the employees and dependents

• Mobile bill

• 18 days Annual leave, 10 days Casual leave, and 14 days Sick leave as well as Special leaves according to policy

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies:

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Procedure:

Only complete applications (CV + covering letter) posted on our official website will be processed. Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. We will only contact those candidates selected for further recruitment.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.