The Organization for Social Support and Humanitarian Development (OSSHD) is a national non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization committed to improving the living conditions and resilience of vulnerable communities. OSSHD delivers principled, needs-based assistance without discrimination, guided by humanitarian values of neutrality, impartiality, and accountability.

OSSHD implements integrated humanitarian and early recovery interventions across key sectors, including health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, nutrition, livelihoods, social protection, and environmental protection. The organization prioritizes underserved and crisis-affected populations, with particular attention to women, children, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, returnees, and other at-risk groups.

Through strong community engagement, evidence-based programming, and close coordination with government institutions, UN agencies, and humanitarian partners, OSSHD strengthens local systems and promotes sustainable solutions. Its operational approach emphasizes community participation, capacity building, and alignment with national strategies to ensure effective service delivery and long-term impact.

1. Purpose of the Position

The Site Monitoring Engineer is responsible for technical supervision, quality assurance, and field monitoring of emergency latrine construction works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, BoQ, UNICEF WASH standards, and OSSHD technical requirements. The position ensures that construction is completed on time, within scope, and to required quality standards

2. Job Description:

A. Technical Supervision

• Supervise daily construction activities at assigned latrine sites
• Ensure works are implemented strictly according to: Approved drawings, BoQ, specifications, Technical standards.
• Verify layout, dimensions, and structural alignment before construction begins
• Check quality of materials (cement, blocks, steel, pipes, slabs, etc.)

B. Quality Control

• Inspect all stages of construction including:, Excavation depth and pit stability, PCC and RCC works, Masonry works, Roofing and steel installations, Plumbing and ventilation systems
• Ensure correct concrete mixing ratios and workmanship
• Reject substandard materials or poor workmanship

C. Work Progress Monitoring

• Monitor daily and weekly physical progress
• Compare actual progress against work plan and timelines
• Identify delays and recommend corrective actions

D. Measurement & Certification

• Measure completed works as per BoQ quantities
• Prepare site measurement sheets
• Certify work progress for payment processing
• Verify that works claimed by contractor are actually completed

E. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain site records and inspection logs
• Take before, during, and after photos with: Date, GPS coordinates, Description of works
• Submit weekly progress reports to Project Engineer
• Record issues, deviations, and corrective actions

F. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with: UNICEF WASH in Emergencies standards, OSSHD technical guidelines, Environmental and safety practices, Monitor safe excavation practices and worker safety

G. Coordination

Coordinate with: Contractors and site foremen, Community representatives, OSSHD WASH team

Attend site meetings and technical briefings

H. Defect Monitoring

• Identify defects during construction
• Ensure contractor rectifies issues before acceptance
• Support final inspection and handover process
• Duration of Assignment
• The position will be for six months’ renewable based on performance and funding availability.
• Duty Station
• The site monitoring engineer will be based at Kandahar provincial office, with frequent travel to project sites within the south Region including Nimroz, Helmand and Urozgan.
• Reporting Line
• The Provincial Coordinator will report directly to the Country Director / Program Manager.

1. Job Requirements and Experience:

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience Minimum 3 years in construction supervision
• Sector Experience: Experience in WASH or sanitation infrastructure preferred
• Skills Construction supervision, measurement, reporting
• Language Pashto required; Dari/English preferred
• Location Experience Experience working in Kandahar/South Region is an asset

2. Technical Competencies

• Understanding of small-scale sanitation construction
• Knowledge of concrete works and masonry
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Quantity measurement and BoQ verification
• Behavioral Competencies
• Attention to detail
• Integrity and accountability
• Ability to work in remote field locations
• Good communication with contractors and communities

For OSSHD- Afghanistan Internal Candidates:

(The OSSHD encourages employees to remain in a position for at least Six Months and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)

(However, Six Months is a must to complete but to encourage OSSHD employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current OSSHD position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interviews. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.