Senior Manager - Environmental Health

Overview

• Design and support conducting WASH assessments geared towards identifying WASH service access gaps, poor hygiene practices, barriers to safe practices, community vulnerabilities to climate hazards to inform IRC EH/WASH programming in the refugee camps.
• Support analysis of data/assessment findings to inform on design of WASH interventions that are inclusive, safe, sustainable, climate resilient and in line with the levels of service as defined by SPHERE, WHO, UNHCR and Government standards.
• Support technical design and development technical documentation packages for EH/WASH infrastructure related interventions in both community and healthcare settings at targeted IRC project locations.
• Provide all the necessary field level technical support to IRC teams and partners in all EH/WASH related programming interventions and implementation at the IRC project target locations.
• Support supervision of service providers engaged to implement WASH infrastructural interventions ensuring technical standards and acceptable engineering contract management practices are adhered to throughout all phases of the implementation.
• Support and ensure that all water supply programming interventions have water safety mechanism and systems embedded into the interventions, routinely monitored, relevant data collected analyzed, disseminated and necessary corrective actions taken to ensure water safety.
• Support design of context appropriate approaches/methodologies for implementation of hygiene promotion SBCC activities that influence safe hygiene practices among communities and at targeted health care facilities, to reduce risks of infectious diseases.
• Ensure that vital elements of community engagement, participation, ownership, sustainability and climate resilience are taken into account in the design and implementation of all EH/WASH programs in community and healthcare settings.
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Program Brief

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.

Purpose

The Senior Environmental Health Manager – WASH, Health & ERP provides strategic leadership, technical oversight, and operational management of Protecting lives, building resilience: Climate-responsive WASH and health services for Rohingya refugees and host communities. The role focuses on improving the health, well-being, and climate resilience of Rohingya refugees and surrounding host communities through integrated, equitable, and sustainable WASH and health services. This includes strengthening climate-resilient water and sanitation systems, quality primary health services, infection prevention and control (IPC), medical waste management, integrated disease surveillance, and emergency preparedness and response. The position also ensures inclusive and gender-responsive programming, continuity of essential services during climate shocks, and compliance with donor and national standards, contributing to healthier and more resilient communities.

Workstation: IRC Bangladesh, Ukhiya

Reports to: Health Program Delivery Coordinator

Contract Length: 1 Year (with high possibility of extension)

Who Can Apply : National Candidates Only

Major Responsibilities

Program