The Organization of Human Welfare (OHW) is a non-governmental organization and is a non-political, not-for-profit, and impartial organization with no bias towards a particular religion, ethnicity, or political belief. It has its own independent legal status and entity. OHW is operating since 2007 in the country with active membership with the national clusters and international donor agencies in Afghanistan including SWABAC, ACBAR, AICS, BAAG, AWN and most of the national and international Clusters operates based in Afghanistan.

The Field Assistance with WASH Engineering background will be responsible for conducting technical surveys, monitoring, and implementation of WASH-related pipe scheme projects. The engineer must ensure project activities are executed according to design, quality standards, and donor requirements. The role requires strong expertise in Water Gem, Civil 3D, and technical reporting to the Senior Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor the implementation of water supply systems, ensuring compliance with project design and technical standards.
• Ensure quality control during construction, including material inspections and site assessments.
• Coordinate with field staff, contractors, and local authorities to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Utilize Water Gem and Civil 3D software for design and analysis of water supply systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical challenges during project execution.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and submit them to the Senior Engineer.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and environmental standards at the project site.
• Participate in meetings with community members, government officials, and stakeholders as required.
• Provide technical guidance and capacity building to field teams.
• As a member of WASH team, he should take part in Water /Sanitation activities in the field.
• Maintain effective communication with stockholder, hygiene promoters, and WASH assistant engineers.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties as required or asked to do by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in WASH projects, particularly pipe schemes.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in technical surveys, site monitoring, and construction supervision.
• Proficiency in Water Gems, Civil 3D, and other relevant engineering software.
• Experience in technical report writing and data documentation.
• Ability to work in challenging field environments and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in [Specify Languages] is required.
• Note: We encourage local people to apply.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter with updated CVs to OHW’s HR department – Vacancies@ohw.org.af.
Applications should be received by OHW’s HR department on 15-Mar-2025 before 4:00 PM. And clearly, indicate the vacancy number and job title (Field Assistance with WASH Engineering Background /626) in their email subject line. Otherwise, their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a Test/interview.