· Develop and implement project-specific Quality Control Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
· Conduct inspections of materials, equipment, and work processes to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
· Monitor and verify construction activities, ensuring adherence to quality and safety regulations.
· Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and corrective actions.
· Identify non-conformities, issue non-conformance reports (NCRs), and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
· Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to resolve quality issues effectively.
· Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and testing equipment.
· Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and final handover inspections.
· Prepare and submit quality documentation, including inspection reports, material approvals, and test certificates.
· Participate in internal and external audits and assist in audit preparation.
· Train and guide site teams on quality standards and best practices.
· Carry out inspection and checking for all quality work of school construction and renovation procedures on the site and ensure activity at the site is as per approved method statement and inspection test plan.
· Ensuring teams work together to deliver quality work to strict deadlines.
· Preparation and implementation of construction quality tasks and procedures.
· Monitor the permanent construction and renovation work in schools for proper and quality implementation
· Perform all daily inspection and tests of the scope of the construction company in the field under the contract performed ON or OFF site.
· Coordinate with the contractor’s representative and Site Engineer in charge for inspection and meetings about quality problems, including the closure of Non-Compliance Report.
· Liaise with Contractors Quality for smooth and timely implementation of the project.
· Taking care of quality documents of the entire project, including SOP, TOR, BoQ, test results, inspection requests,
· Instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered and other quality of construction work.
· Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (depending on the project).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in quality control, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or engineering industries.
- Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ASTM, ASME, ACI, API, etc.).
- Familiarity with quality inspection techniques, tools, and testing procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.
- Certification in quality control (such as CQE, CWI, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
Interested Afghan applicants should submit a cover letter along with their CVs in one PDF file explaining their interest in and suitability for the position. Please indicate the vacancy number (VA#0115-25 Quality Control Engineer-Herat) clearly in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email and send it to: hr@ptcro.org
Note: Kindly avoid sending your educational and work certificates at this stage of recruitment. Applications received after the closing date without mentioning the location in the subject line of the email will not be considered.
Parniyan Training Centre and Rehabilitation Organization (PTCRO) is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit public welfare organization dedicated for the provision of relief humanitarian emergency assistance, development and reconstruction of Afghanistan.
PTCRO was founded in 2003 and formally registered with Afghanistan's Ministry of Economy on May 11, 2006. PTCRO has nearly two decades of experience in addressing both developmental and humanitarian needs across the country.
PTCRO is committed to responding to humanitarian crises, including drought mitigation and disaster prevention, with a strong emphasis on community development. The organization focuses on fostering economic resilience by creating employment opportunities and implementing income-generation initiatives tailored to empower youth, women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host communities, and vulnerable rural populations.
By collaborating with grassroots organizations, local leaders, and international partners, PTCRO implements programs that are both culturally sensitive and impactful.
As a member of prominent coordination on humanitarian and development networks and associations, including UNDP, member of SHAPE TPP ACBAR and AWN, PTCRO has successfully implemented over 40 projects in various sectors such as managing construction projects, education, livelihoods, agriculture, child protection, health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), emergency shelter, and non-food item projects. These initiatives have been executed across 24 provinces, demonstrating PTCRO’s extensive reach and impact.
PTCRO has collaborated with and received funding from esteemed partners, including USAID, UNICEF, UNDP, UN Women, UNOPS, UNFPA, IOM, Good Weave USA, and AWRC. Its track record of successfully delivering development and humanitarian projects, highlights its commitment to the people and the reconstruction of Afghanistan and its capacity to address the country’s urgent humanitarian needs effectively.
PTCRO adheres to core humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence while implementing its projects and delivering services.