NGO Forum for Public Health
WASH Engineer — Lead Climate-Resilient WASH Design & Implementation (Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar)
Teknaf, Cox's Bazar
Deadline: 2025-09-27
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: NGO Forum for Public Health
Location: Teknaf, Cox's Bazar
Type: Contractor
Salary: Tk. 80,000 - Tk. 104,000 (Monthly)
Posted: 2025-09-21
Experience: 5 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering or related field
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed work plans for construction and renovation of climate-resilient WASH facilities.
- Identify and prioritize WASH interventions for schools, healthcare facilities and communities, including remote areas such as Saint Martin’s Island and various wards in Teknaf.
- Lead design and prepare BOQs and drawings for climate-resilient household latrines, institutional WASH blocks (with MHM and disability inclusion), water distribution networks and surface water treatment plants.
- Ensure designs are site-specific and comply with national/international standards.
- Conduct field visits to supervise construction works and ensure adherence to design, timeline and technical standards.
- Verify construction quality, raw materials and vendor/contractor performance.
- Ensure vendors implement health, safety and environmental safeguards (ESMP).
- Prepare field verification and completion reports to support vendor payments and certification.
- Oversee water quality monitoring and testing; recommend treatment interventions.
- Support implementation of healthcare facility waste management technologies.
- Coordinate with internal teams, community leaders, local authorities and sector partners and provide regular progress updates and technical recommendations.
Required Skills
- Climate-resilient WASH infrastructure design
- BOQ preparation
- Disability-inclusive sanitation and MHM-sensitive systems
- Water Distribution Network (WDN) design
- Surface Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) knowledge
- AutoCAD
- EPANET
- GIS
- MS Office
- Vendor and supplier management
- Field supervision and quality assurance
- Water quality monitoring
- Strong communication, coordination and documentation
- Ability to travel frequently; field and office work
- Fluency in English; Bangla and Cox’s Bazar local dialect is a plus
- Humanitarian response experience
Benefits & Compensation
- As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health
- Contract duration through 2025-12-31 (as specified in job key points)
Job Description
NGO Forum for Public Health is seeking an experienced WASH Engineer to lead the design, supervision and quality assurance of climate-resilient WASH infrastructure in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. This job offers an exciting opportunity to work in a reputable company implementing GoB-UNICEF supported initiatives. If you are an engineering professional with practical NGO experience, strong design and BOQ skills, and a passion for humanitarian response, this circular invites you to apply. Note: applications will be accepted online only. Overview Position: WASH Engineer Location: Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar (includes Saint Martin’s Island visits) Employment type: Contractual (Contract duration: until 2025-12-31) Vacancies: 1 Salary: Tk. 80,000 - Tk. 104,000 (monthly, as advertised) Key responsibilities Planning and Prioritization: Prepare detailed work plans for construction and renovation of climate-resilient WASH facilities and identify site-specific priorities across schools, health facilities and communities. Design & Technical Documentation: Lead preparation of BOQs and drawings for climate-resilient household latrines, institutional WASH blocks (including MHM and disability inclusion), water distribution networks (WDN), surface water treatment plants (SWTP) and other WASH infrastructure. Ensure compliance with national and international standards. Quality Assurance & Monitoring: Conduct field supervision to ensure works adhere to design, timelines and standards; verify material and workmanship quality; prepare field verification and completion reports to support vendor certification and payments. Water Quality & Waste Management: Oversee water quality monitoring/testing, recommend treatment interventions and support healthcare facility waste management implementations. Coordination & Reporting: Maintain coordination with internal teams, community leaders, local authorities and sector partners; ensure community engagement and ownership; provide regular technical reports and recommendations to the line manager. Required experience & qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field. At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with NGOs or development agencies in humanitarian or development WASH programming. Proven expertise in climate-resilient WASH infrastructure design and BOQ preparation. Experience with disability-inclusive sanitation, MHM-sensitive systems, WDN design and SWTPs; familiarity with WASH FIT methodologies is advantageous. Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPANET, GIS) and MS Office. Strong vendor/supplier management, communication, coordination and documentation skills. Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Teknaf and Saint Martin’s Island and to work in both field and office environments. Fluency in English required; ability to speak Bangla and Cox’s Bazar local dialect (Chittagongian) is a plus. Other requirements Age: At most 45 years (as per job circular). Gender: M,F (both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply). Applicants should be prepared for background checks, safeguarding checks and anti-terrorism screening per company policy. Benefits As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health. Contractual engagement until December 31, 2025. How to apply Please apply online via the advertised Apply Online button. Do not send applications by email — applications submitted by email will not be considered. Submit a complete CV with contact mobile/telephone number and a recent passport-size photograph. Early application is encouraged as the company reserves the right to close the advert early. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Keywords: This job circular is published by the company in Bangladesh; interested candidates are requested to read the circular carefully and apply online. NGO, humanitarian response and WASH professionals in Bangladesh are encouraged to apply. NGO Forum for Public Health is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract a diverse workforce. The organization maintains zero tolerance for abuse, harassment or exploitation and strictly enforces safeguarding policies.