About the Role
Uttaran
is looking for
Field Verification Officer
Job Description / Responsibility
Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.
Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Field Verification Officer for the Sustainable River Basin Management Project
Reports to: Head of Programme
Key Responsibilities
Conduct rigorous technical field verification missions and ground truthing exercises to validate internal GIS maps, remote sensing findings, and technical assessments.
Inspect priority river connections, regulators, sluice gates, channels, peripheral embankments, and physical obstruction points cross catchments.
Verify local reports on drainage congestion, waterlogging severity, river width changes, and community identified problem spots.
Ensure all field observations, structure inspections, and stakeholder interviews are accurately recorded using GPS tools, geotagged photographs, and standardized monitoring templates.
Collaborate closely with local Water Management Organizations (WMOs), Paani Committees, and Project Affected Persons (PAPs) during social audits and baseline data collection.
Assist in tracking the execution of field level interventions, community mobilization activities, and grievance redress mechanism (GRM) verifications.
Submit regular field monitoring reports detailing ground conditions, construction progress, and community feedback to the project management team.
Other Responsibilities
Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Programme or senior management in support of organizational objectives.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or a relevant Diploma in Engineering with extensive field tenure.
Experience Requirements
3 to 4 year(s)
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO,Development Agency
Additional Requirements
Minimum 3 to 4 years of dedicated professional experience in field surveys, GPS based geographic observation, infrastructure inspection, and participatory rural appraisals within water or rural development projects..
Additional Requirements
Full alignment with Uttaran’s core values, ethical standards, and zero tolerance policy towards discrimination and harassment.
Enduring physical stamina and willingness to travel extensively by motorbike or boat across remote waterlogged project sites.
Strong community facilitation, listening, and conflict sensitive communication skills.
Proficiency in local dialects of southwest Bangladesh and basic proficiency in digital reporting tools and MS Office
Employment Status: Contractual (3 Months).
Job Location
Dhaka, Satkhira
Salary
Tk. 60000 (Monthly)