Field Assistant | CARE Bangladesh

Position Title: Field Assistant
Project Name: WASH Sector
Number of Positions: 01
Location: Ukhiya Field Office under Cox’s Bazar Regional Office
Duration: Up to 28 February 2026

I. Job Summary

Who are we?
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We focus on our mission and live the values that drive our organisation. A career at CARE offers the opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change worldwide. We seek individuals passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborative, innovative, and results-driven.

What it’s like to work at CARE:
CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organisation offering the opportunity to work with people across the world. Every day offers learning, exposure to experts, and the chance to make meaningful contributions. CARE is committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

Scope of Work:
With a continuous influx of refugees, WASH facilities are overburdened, and settlements are rapidly expanding, creating acute humanitarian needs, particularly for lifesaving WASH support. CARE Bangladesh implements the project ‘Provision of life-saving WASH services to the Rohingya refugee population in Camp-15 under Ukhiya sub-district, Cox’s Bazar’, funded by UNICEF. The Field Assistant will support field-level implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities, ensuring service quality, community engagement, and compliance with the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and project guidelines.

II. Responsibilities and Tasks

1. Field-Level Monitoring & Implementation – 35%

• Regularly visit WASH activities to ensure compliance with ESMP and project modalities.
• Assess the functionality of sanitation and water service structures and identify repair needs.
• Monitor repair work, ensuring proper use of materials and timely completion.
• Assist the Infrastructure Officer in assessments and prepare BoQ.

2. Volunteer Management & Community Engagement – 20%

• Collect and verify volunteer attendance and payment sheets for payroll processing.
• Mobilise volunteers efficiently and ensure proper distribution of repair, safety, and hygiene items.
• Incorporate community feedback to improve service quality and address concerns.

3. Data Collection and Reporting – 15%

• Prepare monthly work plans, performance reports, daily and weekly reports, as required.
• Maintain dislodge & house-to-house waste management, PRU, WN log books, and stock registers daily.

4. WASH Facility Repair & Maintenance – 15%

• Conduct daily monitoring of functional and non-functional tube wells and sanitation facilities.
• Maintain records in KoBo software, including stock registers, repair logs, and FRC-level monitoring.
• Ensure proper upkeep of drainage, FSTP, SWM, pump houses, and other WASH infrastructure.

5. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement – 10%

• Work closely with SMS, CiC office, hygiene promotion team, and water supply team.
• Assist the Infrastructure Officer – Sanitation in planning, budgeting, and implementing activities.
• Engage community leaders to address conflicts and promote WaSH best practices.

6. Safety, Security & Safeguarding – 5%

• Adhere to CARE Bangladesh’s Safety and Security policy and report safety concerns.
• Promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults in line with CARE’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain ethical standards and prevent abuse, harassment, exploitation, or neglect.

III. Reporting to

Infrastructure Officer

IV. Working Conditions

Based at CARE Bangladesh Ukhiya Field Office with frequent field visits.

V. Qualification

• Diploma in Civil Engineering; flexible for experienced candidates.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in WASH infrastructure maintenance, project implementation, and community-based programmes.
• Certifications in WASH, disaster risk reduction, or humanitarian response.
• Experience with NGOs, UN agencies, or government WaSH programmes in humanitarian/refugee settings.
• Ability to speak and understand Chittagonian.
• Minimum 1-year experience in camp work.
• Hands-on experience in tube well repair, drainage maintenance, and water quality monitoring.
• Advanced proficiency in KoBo Toolbox, MS Office, or other digital tools.
• Strong problem-solving and operational planning skills.
• Experience in training and capacity-building for volunteers and community members.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing conditions.

CARE Core Competencies:
Candidates must be highly motivated and committed to CARE Bangladesh’s vision, mission, and long-term development work, displaying learning agility and knowledge sharing across projects.

Monthly consolidated salary: BDT 52,930 (negotiable)

Interested candidates meeting the requirements should apply via bdjobs.com on or before 04 October 2025.

Note:

• CARE is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
• Personal persuasion or phone calls will disqualify the candidate.
• CARE Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards discrimination, harassment, or abuse. All employees must comply with CARE International Safeguarding Policy.
• Internal and external candidates are treated equally; internal candidates should ensure endorsement from Line Managers.
• CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme; references and screening are required.
• There is no cost involved in applying. Any solicitation of fees should be regarded as fraudulent.