WASH Field Engineer

About the Company

Established in 1991 by a group of educated Afghan women in exile, the Afghan Women's Educational Center (AWEC) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nongovernmental organization dedicated to advocating for and raising awareness about the rights of women and children in Islam.

Our core activities focus on empowering women, eliminating violence, and increasing women's participation in both domestic and societal spheres.

With over three decades of experience, AWEC possesses a profound understanding of Afghanistan's socioeconomic, cultural, and political landscape. We are recognized as a leading organization that addresses the diverse needs of various communities, which are shaped by numerous social and economic factors.

Since 2002, AWEC has collaborated with women and communities to enhance access to education, health, and vocational services in Afghanistan. Our initiatives extend to livelihood improvement, protection, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), humanitarian aid, grant management, capacity building, social rehabilitation, cohesion, and justice. AWEC has successfully implemented projects in Logar, Faryab, Kapisa, Khost, Panjshir, Wardak, Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Paktia, Paktika, Laghman, Nuristan, and Bamyan provinces, maintaining an active presence in Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Paktia, Paktika, Laghman, Nuristan, and Bamyan.

Our vision in AWEC is “an inclusive and just society with sensitized and responsive public and private sector, where all women and children have access to opportunities to improve their quality of life in order to realize their full potential”.

AWEC has zero tolerance approach to the AWEC Code of Conduct including safeguarding, SH, and Fraud violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

Job Summary

AWEC plans to implement WASH hardware component activities in three districts of Nangarhar Province: Chaparhar, Khogyani, and Door Baba under the DAWAM project the planned interventions will cover the following areas:

• Rehabilitation and construction/repair of WASH hard components in four existing Health Care Facilities (HCFs);
• Rehabilitation and improvement of existing community water supply networks and water resources;
• Construction of community household-level latrines in the catchment areas of the targeted HCFs and their user communities.

The Field Engineers will be responsible for day-to-day technical supervision, quality and quantity control, monitoring, coordination, reporting, and provision of technical support for the implementation of WASH infrastructure activities.

Responsibilities:

Implement and supervise planned WASH activities on a daily basis in accordance with the approved work plans, designs, drawings, technical specifications, and BOQs.

Review and adapt designs at the field level, where required, in consultation with the line supervisor and relevant technical staff, and ensure that any approved changes are properly reflected in the designs, BOQs, and as-built drawings.

Monitor and verify the quality and quantity of construction activities in accordance with approved engineering standards, technical specifications, and AWEC requirements.

Regularly compare the actual quantities of completed works at the field level against the quantities specified in the approved BOQ and report any discrepancies to the line supervisor.

Conduct or facilitate all required field-level technical tests in accordance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.

Provide technical guidance and clarification to vendors/contractors regarding the implementation of project activities and ensure that works are carried out according to approved designs, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.

Prepare and submit regular progress updates and reports to the line supervisor, highlighting achievements, challenges, technical issues, delays, and required corrective actions in accordance with AWEC reporting procedures.

Identify and resolve technical issues encountered during implementation in coordination with the line supervisor and other relevant technical personnel.

Ensure effective coordination and cooperation with the line supervisor, vendors/contractors, donor representatives, relevant government authorities, HCF staff, and community representatives.

Prepare and maintain project completion documentation, including punch lists, as-built drawings, measurement records, handover documents, and completion reports, as required.

Coordinate project activities with district-level authorities of relevant sectoral departments, HCF staff, and target communities, particularly Water Management Committees (WMCs).

Maintain proper records of site visits, measurements, tests, materials, work progress, photographs, and other relevant technical documentation.

Ensure that construction activities comply with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and technical standards throughout implementation.

Perform any other technical duties and responsibilities relevant to the project as assigned or requested by AWEC.

Education and Experience

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. additional certifications are added value.

A Minimum of 5 years proven experience as field engineer, site engineer, site supervisor, construction engineer, or in monitoring and implementation of infrastructure projects, preferrebly WASH projects.

Skills

Practical knowledge of the supervision and implementation of WASH infrastructure, including water supply systems, HCF WASH facilities, sanitation facilities, and related civil works.

Good knowledge and practical skills in GPS, AutoCAD, and WaterGEMS or WaterCAD.

Good computer skills, particularly in MS Word and MS Excel.

Good command of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Ability and willingness to work and remain in the field on a daily basis.

Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Ability and willingness to work in remote and challenging field locations.

Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with their CVs to the attention of following updated link: https://forms.gle/FHxChpgX97CEFak28

After submission your information. All eligible shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for test/ Interview.

“Being committed to diversity & equal employment opportunity we highly encourage females & people living with disabilities to apply, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, language, religious sect.”