BRAC
Junior Project Engineer (WASH) — Field Implementation Role with BRAC in Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar
Deadline: 2025-10-19
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Job Overview
Company: BRAC
Location: Cox's Bazar
Type: Contractor
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-10-10
Experience: 2 Years
Education Requirements
Diploma or BSc in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Job Responsibilities
- Direct implementation, supervision, monitoring and quality assurance of materials and construction works.
- Inspect facilities daily and prepare detailed fixing and maintenance plans.
- Check construction materials quality and escalate issues to supervisor.
- Initiate PRs for works and ensure pricing aligns with market rates.
- Monitor contractors' work, recommend modifications and ensure compliance.
- Prepare daily reports and communicate updates to the Cox's Bazar team and supervisors.
- Coordinate with camp coordinators, CiC, sector partners and other stakeholders.
- Maintain and safeguard project documents and records.
- Participate in site selection for facilities construction and provide technical input.
- Facilitate smooth information flow via zone coordinators and branch support staff.
- Work collaboratively with partner staff for coordination and implementation matters.
- Uphold safeguarding standards and follow safeguarding reporting procedures.
Required Skills
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering and Architecture
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Technical WASH knowledge
- Plumbing and painting knowledge
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Communication and coordination skills
- Organizing and planning
- Local networking and relationship building
Benefits & Compensation
- Mobile bill reimbursement
- Medical allowance
- Weekly 2 holidays
- Festival Bonus: 2 occasions
- Health & Life Insurance
- Health & Wellness Facility
- Maternity / Paternity leave
- Other benefits as per organisation policy
Job Description
BRAC is hiring a Junior Project Engineer for a WASH implementation role under the HCMP program in Cox's Bazar. This is a field-focused job opportunity with a well-known company working in humanitarian and development contexts in Bangladesh. Candidates will be responsible for on-site construction supervision, materials quality assurance, coordination with contractors and partners, and routine reporting. This circular invites applicants with a Diploma or BSc in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience to apply.About the company: BRAC is a leading development organisation in Bangladesh with a strong presence in humanitarian response, development programming and community services. As an inclusive employer, BRAC encourages resilient candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.Key responsibilitiesDirect implementation, supervision, monitoring and quality assurance of materials and construction works at site level.Inspect facilities daily, prepare detailed fixing and maintenance plans, and follow up to ensure timely completion.Check construction materials for quality and raise issues to the supervisor where materials do not meet requirements.Initiate purchase requests (PRs) for works and ensure pricing aligns with market rates.Monitor contractor performance, recommend modifications when required, and support contract management.Prepare daily site reports and ensure timely communication of information to the Cox’s Bazar team and supervisors.Coordinate with camp coordinators, CiC, sector partners and other stakeholders for required actions.Maintain and safeguard project documents, records and other related materials.Participate in site selection for new facility construction and provide technical inputs.Facilitate smooth communication through involvement of zone coordinators and branch-level support staff.Work collaboratively with partner staff for coordination and implementation matters.Uphold safeguarding standards: ensure safety of programme participants, staff and others from harm, abuse, neglect or exploitation; follow safeguarding reporting procedures and promote safeguarding culture.Required skills and experienceDiploma or BSc in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.Minimum 2 years of experience in NGO / development agency contexts or relevant field-based infrastructure or WASH implementation.Technical knowledge of water and sanitation options and practical civil, painting and plumbing works.Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and effective communication skills.Strong organizing and planning skills, local networking and relationship-building abilities.Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and under field conditions.Benefits & other informationSalary: Negotiable (as per BRAC policies).Mobile bill reimbursement and medical allowance.Weekly two holidays and festival bonuses (2 occasions).Health & Life Insurance; Health & Wellness facilities.Maternity / Paternity leave and other benefits as per organisation policy.This job circular for BRAC in Bangladesh provides a strong platform to contribute technically and operationally to WASH interventions in Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia). If you are a field-oriented engineer who wants to work with a leading company in the humanitarian and development sector, please consider applying. Note: Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks, which may include police verification. BRAC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.How to apply: This posting indicates online apply is available. Please follow the instructions in the circular and apply through the employer’s specified channel. Ensure your CV highlights relevant field experience, technical skills and examples of coordination with NGOs or development partners. Use the keywords "job", "company", "circular", "bangladesh" and "apply" in your application context where relevant to show clarity about this posting.Disclaimer: Verify application instructions and deadlines in the original circular. Always confirm the official apply link or email from the company before submitting sensitive personal information.