Contract Duration – 12 months

Working arrangement: Office Based with trip

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Through the GoB-UNICEF Climate Resilient Programme, UNICEF is collaborating with IAT-BUET and the University of Dhaka on a pilot initiative in Sreepur, Gazipur. The initiative will demonstrate industrial water-use efficiency, reduced groundwater abstraction, improved wastewater treatment, reuse and recycling, and pollution-control measures through engagement with participating textile industries.

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide specialized technical support to UNICEF and relevant government institutions for groundwater assessment, monitoring, mapping, modelling, governance, and sustainable management. The consultant will support selected industrial water-management initiatives, strengthen technical standards and data systems, facilitate institutional coordination and knowledge transfer, and document scalable approaches for replication across Bangladesh.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Tor x TMC0007351.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Minimum requirements:

Education: An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in geology, hydrogeology, water-resources engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering with specialization in water resources.

Work Experience: At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in hydrogeology, groundwater-resource assessment, groundwater management, water-resources planning, or a closely related field.
Skills (optional):
At least five years of demonstrated experience in groundwater monitoring, aquifer mapping, groundwater modelling, groundwater development, water-quality assessment, or groundwater-management planning in Bangladesh.
Demonstrated experience preparing technical reports, management plans, project proposals, and evidence-based recommendations.
Experience in industrial water-use efficiency, wastewater management, reuse and recycling, industrial pollution control, or environmental compliance is highly desirable.
Experience with GIS, groundwater databases, data visualization, and digital decision-support systems is desirable.
Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken Bangla and English is required
Desirables:
Passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and values
Experience working with DPHE, WARPO, government agencies, academia, UN organizations, INGOs, or the private sector is an advantage.
Strong analytical, facilitation, communication, and report writing skills in English; working capacity in Bangla is required.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and undertake approved field travel.
Technical requirements: Applicants must submit a concise technical proposal of no more than five pages describing their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, work sequencing, stakeholder engagement approach, quality-assurance measures and key risks and mitigation actions

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal TMC0007351.docx
A detailed technical proposal

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

National WASH Consultant - Groundwater Management and Hydrogeology Expert , Dhaka, Bangladesh, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) , 12 months (Office based with trip)