KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Bullet Points)
The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for:
· Closely coordinate with IRW technical team for technical guidance and project lead for approvals.
· Supervise construction of latrines, bathing units, handwashing stations, water points, drainage systems and other community infrastructures.
· Ensure all construction works are implemented in accordance with approved drawings, BOQs, specifications and IRW standards.
· Carry out daily site inspections and maintain quality control records.
· Verify setting out, levels, dimensions and alignment of all structures.
· Check that construction materials comply with specifications and approved samples.
· Monitor construction progress against work plans and timelines.
· Identify technical issues on site and propose practical solutions.
· Ensure defects and non-compliance are corrected promptly.
· Support contractor mobilization and supervise skilled and unskilled labor.
· Ensure implementation of site safety measures and use of PPE.
· Monitor environmental safeguards including protection of water sources and safe waste disposal.
· Report accidents, safety risks and near-miss incidents immediately.
· Coordinate with community or returnee comp leaders and WASH committees to ensure community participation and ownership.
· Support awareness on proper use and maintenance of WASH facilities.
· Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
· Maintain proper records of drawings, site instructions, variations and measurements.
· Assist in site assessments, measurements and quantity verification.
· Support final inspections, snag lists and handover of completed facilities.
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Engineer or Program Management.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide's vision, mission and core values.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications (Bullet Points)
· Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in WASH and community infrastructure projects.
· Good knowledge of sanitation facility construction standards.
· Experience in construction of latrines, bathing units and small-scale community structures.
· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, BOQs and specifications.
· Familiarity with AutoCAD for drawing and technical package development.
· Good computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
· Strong site supervision, coordination and problem-solving skills.
· Good communication skills with communities, contractors and project staff.
· Ability to work under pressure and in remote field locations.
· Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; working knowledge of English.
Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:
https://jobs.af/jobs/site-engineer-Y93sBRRqA
The closing date for accepting applications is 30 January 2026.
Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women and persons with disabilities.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test. As this position is urgently required, the recruitment process may be conducted on a rolling basis, and written tests and/or interviews may be held before the closing date.
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.