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.

General Scope of the job

Ministry of Energy and Water ( MEW) will have a numerous Dams feasibility studies , several dams detailed design and construction projects in the Years (1403). To conduct the dams feasibility studies, detail design of dams and review the feasibility studies and dam design reports on a professional and technical manner the MEW is seeking for employments of competent senior dam design specialist.

Job description, Responsibilities and Tasks

• Design of concrete gravity Dams, earth Dams, rock fill Dams and any other type of dams independently using both the soft wares and hand calculation.
• Conduct the feasibility study of the dam projects.
• Review the feasibility study reports with in the specified time frame and issue comments if any.
• Review of the detailed design packages of Dams and appurtenant structures.
• Preparation of BOQs and Cost estimate of dams.
• Preparation of the design drawings of dams.
• Review the technical specification of the dams project.
• Review the structure design drawings and calculation of dams, water intake structures, headrace channel, fore bay, penstocks, and tailrace canal.
• Attending the technical boards/Technical Team meetings, meetings with MEW and meetings with contractors, consultant and others.
• Attend the procurement committee for the purpose of contractors’/ consultants’ technical and financial proposal evaluation and negotiations
• Preparation of the TORs for Dam projects.
• Preparation of the technical specification for dam projects.
• Preparation of the monthly activity reports.
• Conduct capacity building training (Knowledge transfer) for the official employee through on job training and work shop
• Will need travel to provinces
• Any other task assigned by the related supervisor.

Qualification and experience

The candidate shall be at least Master degree in Dam Design/ Hydraulic Structures with a minimum of five years related experience in Dam Design/ Hydraulic Structures and having the following qualifications and skills:

• Expert in design of concrete dams, earth dams, rock fill dams, arch Dams and any other type of dams.
• Fully expert and familiar with USBR, ASCE 7-10, ASTM, ACI, ICOLD and USACE Codes and standards..
• Fully expert in Software of Geo studio, Dams finite element analysis, CADAM, SAP2000, Civil 3D.
• 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.
• Speaking fluently in English.

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