NGO Forum for Public Health
Technical Supervisor — Solar e‑Cooking Field Supervisor for Humanitarian Energy Project
Cox's Bazar
Deadline: 2025-10-18
4 Positions
Job Overview
Company: NGO Forum for Public Health
Location: Cox's Bazar
Type: Contractor
Salary: Tk. 41,000 (Monthly) — range Tk. 41,000 to Tk. 53,300
Posted: 2025-10-10
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirements
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or relevant field. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field is an advantage.
Job Responsibilities
- Support overall field coordination and technical implementation of e-cooking pre-pilot activities.
- Supervise field-level installation, testing and commissioning of solar-powered e-cooking systems.
- Ensure installations comply with approved technical drawings, safety standards and manufacturer guidelines.
- Provide hands-on guidance to field technicians during installation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Assist in preparing field implementation plans, material checklists and progress updates.
- Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance of installed systems.
- Support data collection on system functionality, user satisfaction and technical performance.
- Coordinate with Community Mobilizers for site preparation, household selection and user training.
- Facilitate on-site user demonstrations on safe and efficient operation of e-cooking appliances.
- Maintain accurate documentation including installation reports, system issue logs and field visit records.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of solar equipment, tools and materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Management Unit.
Required Skills
- Practical experience in solar system installation and maintenance
- Field-level supervision and team management
- Troubleshooting and practical problem solving
- Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and quality assurance
- Data collection and field reporting
- Coordination with suppliers and local community stakeholders
- Proficiency in Chittagonian language
- Time management and organizational skills
- Community engagement and user training facilitation
Benefits & Compensation
- As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health
- Project contract through 2026-09-30
- Standard organizational HR benefits applicable to contractual staff
Job Description
Overview: NGO Forum for Public Health invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Technical Supervisor to support implementation of a solar-powered e-cooking pre-pilot under the Transforming Humanitarian Energy Access (THEA) project. This job posting (circular) seeks an experienced, field-oriented technical professional who can supervise installations, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate closely with project staff, community mobilizers and suppliers. Candidates are encouraged to review the full job circular and apply online before the deadline.Why this job and company? NGO Forum for Public Health is a well-established company working in humanitarian and community development in Bangladesh with a focus on sustainable energy solutions. This position offers a hands-on field role in Cox's Bazar working directly with refugee and host community households, combining technical, supervisory and community engagement responsibilities.Key responsibilities (summary):Supervise field-level installation, testing and commissioning of solar-powered e-cooking systems in refugee and host community households.Ensure all installation and wiring works comply with approved technical drawings, manufacturer guidelines and electrical safety standards.Provide hands-on guidance, practical troubleshooting and mentoring to field technicians during installation and maintenance activities.Assist the Project Officer and Project Engineer in preparing field implementation plans, material checklists and progress updates.Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal system performance and user safety.Support data collection on system functionality, user satisfaction and technical performance; maintain installation reports and system issue logs.Coordinate with Community Mobilizers for site preparation, household selection and user training; facilitate on-site demonstrations and user orientation.Ensure proper handling, storage and inventory control of solar equipment, tools and materials on-site.Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Management Unit to ensure timely delivery of project outputs.Detailed responsibilities (expanded):Lead and supervise daily field operations related to solar e-cooking system roll-out in Cox's Bazar, ensuring safe, timely and quality installations.Check and verify that all electrical connections, mounting and structural works are in line with approved technical documentation.Implement and monitor safety protocols and quality assurance checklists during installations.Manage a field team: assign tasks, provide technical coaching, and evaluate performance of technicians.Document technical issues, propose corrective actions, and follow up on warranty or supplier-related matters.Collect monitoring data and prepare concise technical updates for project management and stakeholders.Required education & qualifications:Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or relevant field required.Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field is an advantage.Experience:Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (field-level supervision, solar installation, maintenance).Experience working with NGOs or development agencies is preferred.Skills, competencies and other requirements:Practical experience in solar system installation, commissioning and preventive maintenance.Strong troubleshooting skills and practical problem solving on-site.Knowledge of electrical safety procedures, wiring standards and quality assurance.Field supervision and team management experience.Experience with community-based interventions and ability to conduct user training/demonstrations.Good data collection and field reporting skills.Coordination skills with suppliers and local community stakeholders.Proficiency in the Chittagonian language is required; familiarity with local context in Cox's Bazar is an advantage.Time management, adaptability, initiative and a commitment to safeguarding and ethical conduct.Other information:Job location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia), Bangladesh.Vacancies: 4.Employment type: Contractual (contract duration through 2026-09-30 as per the circular).Salary: Tk. 41,000 per month (as advertised); range indicated up to Tk. 53,300.Age requirement: 22 to 35 years.Gender: Male and Female candidates may apply.Benefits:As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.Project-based contract until 2026-09-30 (duration stated in the job circular).How to apply: This is an online apply job. Interested applicants must apply online through the Apply Online button on the original circular. Do not submit applications by email — applications sent by email will not be considered. Prepare a complete CV, recent passport-size photograph and contact mobile/telephone number. Early application is encouraged as NGO Forum may review applications during the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; background and safeguarding checks will be conducted.Keywords for search & SEO: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply — include these terms when searching for similar opportunities or referring to this position.Please ensure you meet the minimum eligibility before you apply and read the full job circular on the original job posting for any additional instructions or documents required.