CAREER WITH NGO FORUM
An apex national networking service delivery agency engaged in the WatSan (Water & Sanitation) sector in Bangladesh announces vacancies for immediate appointment as regular and project personnel
Sr. Information Officer (Dhaka Based)
Masters in English, Mass Communication & Journalism, International Relations, Sociology or relevant discipline with 6 years experience in national or international organizations. Capable in planning, writing & editing of the Forum’s Information & Advocacy publications i,e. annual report, newsletter, brochure, booklet and different analytical reports with processing of relevant information. Expertise in organizing and conducting various interpersonal events. Ability to take networking initiatives and maintain collaboration with the legislators, govt. administration, UN- bodies, mass-media, NGOs, private sector, civil society and other relevant bodies. Willing to make field visits for conducting various case studies, situation analysis, etc. Skill in Microsoft Office Applications including Internet. Age- Maximum 35 years. Monthly Salary: Negotiable.
Documentation Officer (Dhaka Based)
Masters in English, Mass Communication & Journalism, Sociology, IR or relevant discipline with 4 years experience in National and international organizations. Expertise in documentation through PRA, progress reporting, and guiding print & audio- visual documentations of different interpersonal events. Capacity to write articles, analytical reports, etc as part of the Forum’s Information & Advocacy services. Document, analyze and disseminate relevant information publishing bulletin, newsletter, booklet, etc. Skill in Microsoft Office Applications including Internet. Age- Maximum 35 years. Monthly Consolidated Salary: Tk. 22,000/-.
Resource Centre Development Officer (Dhaka Based)
Masters in English/Mass Communication & Journalism/International Relations/Environmental Science or any discipline of social science from reputed universities with 4 years work experience in national and international organizations. Expertise in writing analytical reports, articles, case studies, etc. on different programme aspects. Document, analyze and disseminate relevant information through various publications and website. Ability to undertake initiatives for establishing collaborative network with national and international stakeholders. Skill in Microsoft Office Applications alongside internet. Age – Maximum 35 years. Monthly Consolidated Salary: Tk. 20,000.
Field Engineer (Field based) Diploma in Civil Engineering from any recognized Poly-technique institute with 5 years relevant experience in the development sector which 3 years in WatSan. The main responsibility of the position is to provide technical support for smooth functioning and installation including training of the field level water and sanitation technologies. Must have ability to prepare technical report and facilitate promotional activities in the project area. Must have sound health and motorcycle driving skill with valid license. Age- Maximum 35 years. Monthly Consolidated Salary: Tk. 10,000/-.
Project : Integrated Water & Sanitation Program for Disadvantaged off-shore Island People in the Costal Belt (IWSPOIP-C)
Advocacy Officer (Dhaka based)
Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication/Public Admin/IR or any discipline of social sciences with 4 years work experience in the relevant field of advocacy & networking at national level. Capable to facilitate the process of policy development involving the policy-makers & civil society through advocacy is a must. The incumbent will be responsible for developing partnerships and networking with mass media and other civil society groups to generate support in framing public opinion in of the sector. S/he would make field visit to conduct advocacy & campaign activities at grassroots level. Age- Maximum 35 years. Monthly Consolidated Salary: Tk. 20,000/-.
Logistics Officer - (Dhaka based)
Diploma in Electrical , Mechanical or Automobile Engineering with minimum 5 years experience in the relevant field. The incumbent would be responsible for purchasing materials and equipments and to look after the utility services (Electricity/Gas/Water Supply/Telephone etc.), supervise the maintenance and repairing of lift, generator and vehicle including others office equipments. Computer literacy and driving skill with valid license is essential. Age- maximum 35 years. Monthly Consolidated Salary: Tk. 12,000/-.
Project : Community Managed Water and Sanitation Program for Chittagong Hill Tracks (CMWSP)
Project Engineer: (Dhaka based)
B.Sc in Civil Engineering with 5 years relevant experience in Water and Sanitation Sector. Experience in hilly area will be preferred. Ideal candidates should have ability to provide technical support in implementing WatSan related technical options, knowledge in environmental hygiene issues with sound health and willingness to visit field frequently. Age- Maximum 35 years. Monthly Consolidated Salary: Tk. 20,000/-.
Candidates will be appointed on probation for one year except project staff. Based on the performance during probation, service may be confirmed as per service rules of NGO Forum. Short listed candidates will be interviewed. The closing date of receiving applications is 5 November 2009. The applicant must clearly make the name of the position on the top of envelop. Candidates are requested to send application with 2 passport size photographs along with CV. Apply to The Chief, HR & Admin, NGO Forum for DWSS, 4/6, Block- E, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207 or e-mail at
NGO Forum for DWSS is an equal-opportunity employer and we strongly
encourage female candidates to apply for the position.