Senior Technical Officer, Microbiologist, WASH, Bhasan Char, HCMP

* Lead the development and implementation of water sampling plans, ensuring the delivery of safe drinking water to refugee camps and host communities that meet WHO, EPA, and local DPHE standards. * Drive water quality testing and analysis, conducting regular chemical, physical, and bacteriological tests to identify potential pollution risks and reporting any concerns immediately. * Architect and execute emergency water treatment plans, including chlorination of drinking water, to ensure the health and safety of communities. * Manage the development of technical resources, such as strategic frameworks, standard operating procedures, and manuals, to guide laboratory interventions and WASH lab operations. * Design and maintain monitoring tools, including checklists and dashboards, to track water quality and contamination, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. * Provide technical support and training to WASH team members, water sample collectors, and field staff to enhance their capacity and ensure accurate data collection. * Oversee the management of water quality data, ensuring accuracy and reliability, and provide insights to inform program decisions. * Develop and implement capacity-building programs for lab staff, including regular training and workshops to enhance their skills and knowledge. * Manage laboratory operations, including reagent expenditures, budgets, and activity expenses, to ensure smooth and efficient operations. * Collaborate with the Hygiene Promotion team to design and deliver awareness and education campaigns on best practices in water handling, storage, and usage. * Ensure timely and accurate documentation of test results, recommendations, and reports, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates. * Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure adequate stock of reagents and tools for water testing, raising requests as needed to prevent stockouts. * Champion safeguarding efforts, prioritizing the safety and well-being of program participants, team members, and communities, and promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and protection from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation.