In accordance with the Decree of the presidential office of Afghanistan in view of national politics and strategy of the country during 1383, the Ministry of Water and Energy (MWE) has been established from two existing ministries: Ministries of Energy, Water Resources and Environment.

The Government of Afghanistan has identified the rehabilitation and expansion of the country's physical infrastructure as one of its highest priorities for the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan. As part of the basic economic infrastructure of the country, the Energy and Water sector occupies special prominence in the Government's development plans. Several major power sector projects, funded by the National Development Budget and by international financial institutions and donors, are presently under implementation and planning under the general oversight of the Ministry of Water and Energy (MWE).

Given the technical complexity of the Energy and Water sector and the particular demands posed by the coordination of the projects that are being funded by various sources, the MWE assists its administration that will be based in Kabul and will reinforce MWE in its internal and external activities and projects smoothness and speediness in fulfilling its obligations for energy and water sector development.

1. General Scope of the job: Ministry of energy and water (MEW) will conduct numerous feasibility studies and detailed designs of Dams in the coming Years, so this position has been prepared for a Senior Hydraulic Structure Specialist who be eligible for doing of the following Jobs.
2. Responsibilities and Tasks

• Design independently spillways, canals, siphons, aqueducts, supper passages, and any other types of hydraulic structures, using software and hand calculation.
• Conduct the feasibility study and detail design of hydraulic structures as part of the dams’ projects.
• Check and review the feasibility study reports of hydraulic structures with in the specified time frame and issue comments if any.
• Check and review the detailed design packages of hydraulic structure like spillways, canals, siphons, aqueducts, supper passages and retaining walls.
• Preparation of the BOQs and cost estimation of hydraulic structures.
• Preparation of the design drawings for hydraulic structures.
• Check and review the technical specification of the dam project.
• Attending the meetings with MEW and meetings with contractors and others.
• Preparation of the monthly activity reports.
• Preparation of the TORS for hydraulic structures.
• Preparation of the technical specification for hydraulic structures.
• Conduct capacity building training (Knowledge transfer) for the official employee through on job training and work shop
• Any other task assigned by the related supervisor.

The candidate shall be at least Master degree in Hydraulics with a minimum of five years of design experience or bachelor degree in hydraulics /civil with a minimum of 7 years of related experience having the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Expert in design of all kind of hydraulic structures which includes but not limited to canals, Siphons aqueducts, supper passages, water and power tunnels, spillways, stilling basins and head works.
• Fully expert and familiar with standards of USBR, ASCE 7-10, ASTM, ACI, and USACE international Codes.
• Fully expert in Software of Geo studio, Hydraulic structures finite element analysis, SAP2000, Micro-soft office and internet.
• Speaking fluently in English, along with good writing and reading skills of English.
• The candidate shall attach a copy of his higher degree to his application.
• The candidate shall attach copies of his contracts as evidence document to prove his experience along with complete address of his direct supervisor.

Interested and qualified Individuals who want to apply for the position are required to follow the below instructions:

Write Application Letter explaining your suitability for the position.

Fill MEW/MSU Job Application Form.

Send your Letter and Application Form, Education certificate and experience document  in one single document (PDF). CV is acceptable and will be considered Application letter is more formal.

Indicate Position Title and Vacancy No. on the subject line of the Email.

Only short listed candidates whose education and experiences correspond to the job requirements will be contacted for further steps.

Incomplete and wrong applications will be ignored without any consideration.

Ministry of Water & Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Download the Application format and Job Application Form from below links: Page number #3 /Application Number #26

  http://www.acbar.org/applicationform

Applicants can submit their applications hard copies to the following address:

Human Resources Section of Ministry Support Unit

Ministry Of Water & Energy

District #7 Dar-Ul-Aman Road,:

Mohammad Naser Moradi -  HR Manager 

Contact No: +93(0)744252320/ +93(0)202926625