Starting date of position: ASAP

Place of work: Teknaf, Cox's Bazar

Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026

About Terre des hommes (Tdh):

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is the Swiss leading organization focusing on child rights, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is active in 27 countries with development and humanitarian projects. Tdh focuses its action on the following areas of intervention: Migration, Access to Justice, and Health, and through our expertise projects in water, sanitation and hygiene as well as in child protection. Modern management and communication tools ensure the quality of Tdh’s projects. The Foundation constantly aims to improve its services.

Context:

Tdh is working in Bangladesh since 1974, with operations in Kurigram district, Dhaka district and Cox Bazaar district. Currently, Tdh is implementing programs on Health and Migration, integrated by the transversal expertise WASH and Child protection. Tdh interventions in Bangladesh are both in development and emergency context.

Description of the position:

The WASH Team Leader supports the WASH Programme Manager in implementing WASH programmes and activities in the project locations in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. He/She provides technical supervision and leadership to ensure the quality implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WASH interventions, including WASH infrastructure, hygiene promotion, solid waste management, faecal sludge management, and non-food item (NFI) distribution. He/She coordinates with project teams, government authorities, partners, and communities to ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with project objectives, technical standards, and organizational guidelines.

Specific responsibilities:

Implementation and Reporting

• Implement WASH project interventions in accordance with approved project documents, work plans, budgets, technical standards, and sector guidelines.

• Design, implement, monitor, and supervise WASH infrastructure, including emergency structures, barrel composting, solid waste drying beds, incinerators, drains, garbage bins, latrines, bathing cubicles, and other WASH facilities.

• Prepare AutoCAD drawings, technical designs, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and supervise construction and rehabilitation works.

• Plan and oversee the distribution of hygiene kits and support the procurement of WASH non-food items (NFIs).

• Develop and distribute Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials to support hygiene promotion and awareness.

• Monitor project implementation and prepare regular technical, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and sector reports.

• Maintain project records, stock registers, and meeting minutes.

• Participate in technical meetings, training sessions, and orientations within Tdh and the WASH Sector.

Coordination and Support

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with WASH team members, Tdh departments, government authorities, partners, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate with plastic waste recycling partners and scrap dealers for plastic waste management.

• Participate in WASH sector coordination meetings and liaise with relevant government authorities and partners as requested by the line manager.

• Provide regular updates to the line manager on project implementation, progress, challenges, and support needs.

Data Collection and Assessment

• Collect qualitative and quantitative data on WASH activities, including solid waste management, faecal sludge management plant operations, hygiene conditions, and community-based interventions.

• Conduct technical assessments and monitor WASH facilities to ensure compliance with technical standards and project requirements.

• Maintain and update technical and monitoring data to support programme implementation and reporting.

Project Support and Coordination

• Supervise WASH Infrastructure Assistants, volunteers, daily workers, and other field staff to ensure quality and timely implementation of activities.

• Provide technical guidance and supervision to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and compliance with technical standards.

• Prepare technical specifications and supervise construction, renovation, decommissioning, disinfection, operation, and maintenance of WASH facilities.

• Support project planning by preparing work plans, prioritizing activities, and ensuring effective implementation of field operations.

Documentation and Communication

• Prepare and submit technical reports and implementation updates on a regular basis.

• Maintain organized documentation of project activities, technical records, stock registers, and meeting minutes.

• Communicate regularly with the WASH Programme Manager on implementation progress, operational challenges, and technical support requirements.

Security and Child Safety

• Ensure staff visibility and the availability of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during field activities.

• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the line manager as required.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.

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 behaviour.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behaviour, 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 organisation and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Profile: We are looking for a WASH Team Leader with experience in the construction of rural community infrastructure

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 2–3 years of relevant work experience

• OR

• Diploma in Civil Engineering with 4–6 years of relevant work experience

Experience and Skills:

• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience in the construction of rural community infrastructure, including WASH, Solid Waste Management (SWM), Desalination Plant (DSP), and Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) Plant.

• Good understanding of the Rohingya camp context.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support WASH field teams to ensure quality implementation of project activities.

• Strong facilitation, analytical, negotiation, coordination, communication, and management skills.

• Sound knowledge of rural and Rohingya WASH infrastructure.

• Good understanding of Rohingya camp operations and context.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Experience in survey, data collection, and IT applications.

• Excellent writing and reporting skills.

• Experience in community conflict management.

• Ability and willingness to work in a team.

• Experience of working in multicultural environments is an advantage.

• Hard-working, sincere, responsible, committed, intelligent, and prompt.

Languages:

1. Mandatory written and spoken languages:

• Local language (Bangla) – preferred.

• English – preferred.

1. Languages appreciated:

• Communication in Chittagonian would be an asset.

IT Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office package

• AutoCAD Drawing and Bill of Quantity (BoQ) Preparation

Salary: Monthly gross salary of BDT. 84,600/-

In addition to the salary, the employee will be entitled to the following benefits in line with Tdh policies:

• Two festival bonuses per year

• Severance pay

• Life insurance for the employee

• Health insurance for the employees and dependents

• Mobile bill coverage

• 18 days annual leave, 14 days sick leave, 10 days casual leave, along with special leave as per organizational policy

These benefits are administered following national staff regulations and it's amendments.

Application procedure:

Only complete applications (Online questions, CV and covering letter) submitted through the Tdh 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.

References check:

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.

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