• Linking WaSH DRR Intervention with health partners program activities and creating synergies and impact.
• Identify potential WaSH & DRR Intervention sites in consultation with govt: agencies, wash clusters, other sector partners and communities plus field team.
• As a member of the WASH team, H/She should take part in Water /Sanitation activities in the field.
• Maintain effective communication with CLTS facilitators and hygiene promoters.
• Maintain close links and coordination with communities and local authorities.
• Supervise the Improved Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects to ensure the work is carried out in accordance with the agreed design and plan.
• Check that the quality and quantity of the material used are in accordance with the specification.
• Designing integrated work plans in collaboration with teams from other departments/thematic areas.
• Suggest the most relevant sites as per WaSH & DRR Project application mandate and focus repair of old govt: owned schemes in priority and taking technical approval from PRRD/MRRD
• Identification and hiring of the construction teams and labour while working in close collaboration procurement/supply chain department.
• Plan and ensure full cooperation with admin team to fulfil the desired progress within the stipulated time.
• Analyzing the organizational capacity of the DRR and providing specific on the DRR capacity statement and other related preparation.
• Lead Project Management and support the field team to get the desired outcome.
• Work collaboratively with other functions on the DRR-related business.
• Overall supervision, monitoring and technical support of WASH & DRR related activities.
• Assures that proper safety standards and precautions are followed.
• Prepares and maintains records for weekly and monthly reports.
• Recommends purchase of specialized equipment required for the implementation of the WASH & DRR activities.
• Ensuring projects run smoothly and completion within budget and on time.
• Identify, Analyse, and resolve all technical issues in all files, projects and ensure efficient interpretation of all design drawings and maintain all Quality Control procedures and safety in projects.
• Prioritize Inclusion in all WASH & DRR field work and prepare all hardware WASH & DRR with accessibility to persons with disability and older age.
• Ensure WaSH IEC & DRR material complies with health team IEC and also, follows Global WASH & DRR Standards.
• Coordinate with the survey team and prepare the work schedule as per the WASH & DRR project to ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Analyze and prepare plans for material requisitions.
• Design all work plans and identify and resolve all WASH & DRR-related issues on site.
• Document all civil field activities and perform regular inspections to check the progress of undergoing works.
• Perform quality assurance inspection to verify the work is performed in compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Preparing weekly and monthly project status updates.
• Performing any other duties as job required or assigned by the Provincial Manager.
• Lead technical planning and implementation of WASH activities (water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion infrastructure) in returnee settlements.
• Identify suitable WASH intervention sites in consultation with communities, local authorities, WASH Cluster, and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop technical designs, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and cost estimates for WASH interventions.
• Supervise construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities (gravity and pressure lines, distribution networks, wells, reservoirs, sanitation units, etc.) to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure all construction materials and works meet project specifications and Sphere/Cluster standards.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and quality assurance audits.
• Provide technical training and guidance to project staff, contractors, and community WASH committees.
• Maintain effective coordination with community leaders, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure community participation and sustainability.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly technical progress reports.
• Actively participate in WASH/DRR cluster coordination meetings in Herat and Kandahar, ensuring representation of project activities and avoiding overlaps.
• Support monitoring and evaluation by providing accurate data on progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Organize information meetings with community members to develop their knowledge.
• Ensure all data from the field are provided on weekly and on monthly basis.
• Supervise the contractors to ensure all work is performed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and agreement.
• Monitor construction activities for safe work practices.
• Develop the project’s construction planning and reporting.
• Develop contacts and explain to stakeholders and to populations about the activities and the objectives of the programs.
• Involve and inform the communities in the implementation of the program.
• Work in collaboration with the stakeholders.
• Preparing weekly and monthly project status updates.
• Performing any other duties as job requires or is assigned by the Senior Project officer.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications (Bullet Points)
• BSC-Civil Engineering
• Knowledge of WASH & DRR Intervention & practices
• materials, methods and processes used in the construction with in-depth knowledge about good construction practices.
• MS Office, Auto CAD, Water GEMS, GIS, MS Project
• Ability to plan, schedule and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of cost analysis, scheduling
• knowledge of safety and security measures
Experience (Bullet Points)
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in planning and designing of WASH & DRR schemes/structures.
• Proven experience in working with and management of contractors.
Key Personal Qualities (Bullet Points)
• Have good communication skills, can effectively communicate with local communities.
• Can work in Stressed environment and have the ability to meet deadlines.
• Have time management skills.
Desirable:
• Relevant experience of working with humanitarian/development sector/INGOs
• Working knowledge of regional languages of Afghanistan.
Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:
Field Engineer (WASH & DRR) - Roster | Jobs.af
The closing date for accepting applications is 29 November 2025
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test.
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