Draft and review work plan for all technical projects in consultation with the field team.
Provide technical support to field engineers i.e. in project design, proposal development, BoQ estimation completion reports and provide clear advice and instruction…
Lead and facilitate all the technical discussion or conflict may arise during the implementation of ground activities with implementing partner and assist provincial engineering team on the technical issues, documents and discussion.
Review the identification of infrastructure projects to be in line with the program outputs and components in consultation with the program management and provincial teams and ensure that procedures for procurement of infrastructure projects are transparent and accountable.
Assist and support provincial engineers and field engineers in the design, planning and implementation of essential services and infrastructure projects at provincial level including the preparation of project proposals, technical designs and specifications, cost estimation, bills of quantities and work plans.
Support and follow up all technical proposal with the procurement team and field team.
Actively participate in the negotiation meeting with the contracting companies.
Provide technical expertise for the formulation, monitoring and reporting on infrastructure projects to partners and stakeholders.
Thoroughly review community project proposals and provide feedback for the field team.
Assist the Provincial Team Leaders with monitoring and quality control of infrastructure projects through field visits and technical support to field engineers.
Ensure proper utilization of infrastructure project budgets (including reviewing and verifying budget disbursement documents in close coordination with provincial team leaders and procurement and finance Units) and timely completion and closure of the projects.
Support LICs in maintaining appropriate level of accountability and transparency for community-driven infrastructure projects including guiding contractors on contract requirements on technical specifications and standards and the project delivery schedule; and
Maintain proper record of the infrastructure projects with all the supporting documents for future reference.
Participate in all technical meetings and represent UN-Habitat with valuable contribution.
Carry out any other tasks assigned by the National program Coordinator or National Program Manager.
Professionalism:
- Ability to identify and resolve budgetary problems and identify sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client Orientation:
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
Qualifications & Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Infrastructure Project or related field, with 8 years of relevant work experience and 3 years with master’s degree is required.
- Previous work experience in urban infrastructure rehabilitation and construction is required.
- Proficiency in the use of computer packages and internet for project work and communication is required.
- Previous work experience in community-based development programs is highly desired.
Language
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the advertised post, fluency in oral and written English is required. In addition, fluency in a local language is required.
Interested Afghan National Candidates should submit the following required documents.
- A cover letter that shows how your qualifications and experience meet the VA requirement.
- Update P11 form for individual contractor (IC) that contains all your information to the email
(hr-kbl-hab@un.org) indicating on the SUBJECT line the vacancy number of the position, please note that applications received after the closing date (15 October 2025) will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.
Note: Subject line must be: (2025-10-252) or your application may not be considered.
Submission Email: hr-kbl-hab@un.org
UN-Habitat Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Programme is a strategic partner of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in promoting sustainable urban development. Since 1992, UN-Habitat has worked closely with the government, municipal and local authorities, especially Afghan communities, contributing to the physical and social reconstruction of the country. Our work has focused on assisting the government in the development of urban policies and regulations; strategic urban planning; increasing municipal revenue; establishing community-based organizations; addressing the land and housing needs of IDPs and returnees and contributing to the provision of basic urban services.
The fall of the government in the August 2021 event has led to a decline in human rights especially for women and girls. The international community also stopped much needed aid affecting public expenditure and socio-economic activities triggering a dire need for humanitarian and basic human needs assistance. Climate change, natural disasters, and forced returnees from Pakistan have also increased the needs for humanitarian assistance and basic human services. According to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) 2024, an estimated 27.3 million people need humanitarian assistance with $3.06 billion required to support over 17.3 million people. Furthermore, OCHA Natural Disasters Overview May 2024, stated over 20,308 people have been affected by natural disasters with 62 dead and 37 injured since January 2024. IOM Afghanistan Situation Report March-April 2024 reported over 548,900 returnees have been documented with the Afghanistan HNRP 2024 estimating an additional 423,000 returnees and 60,000 refugees from Pakistan projected in 2024.
Insecure Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights have resulted in frequent evictions for residents of informal settlements. across Afghanistan, harming already vulnerable populations. Consequently, averting evictions is a priority to arrest a worsening humanitarian crisis. As well as evictions, insecure HLP rights constrain lifesaving service and infrastructure investments in informal settlements, leading to unsafe physical environments (unlit streets, exposure to disease, unsanitary/unavailable/inadequate WASH), and increasing safety risks, particularly for women. The proposed action deploys a community-based approach to strengthen HLP rights and make gender safe investments in informal settlements in two Afghan cities. This action will reduce the threat of eviction and increase women’s safety in the cities of Kabul and Herat where the 2023 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) shows high HLP and GBV risks, as well as overall humanitarian need. Vulnerable returnee households and drought affected communities living in informal settlements lack basic services that exposes them to protection risks. The need to assist such households has been exacerbated by the worsening security situation, forced return, economic shocks due to recent conflict, and the increased severity of natural disasters. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction and recovery process comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most people. These challenges are exacerbated by the limited involvement of female humanitarian works.