The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries.
AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Design and Inspection Engineer will be responsible for the overall coordination with PIU/MRRD related tasks of the WERP project and will work closely with regional offices to ensure that the required methods, procedures, and manuals are followed as per WERP project standards. The Design and Inspection Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability and systems through comprehensive inspections and assessments, under the direct supervision of the WERP National Project Manager and will be responsible for the following tasks.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Provide technical assistance to the regional team and conduct regular inspections of equipment, project materials, structures, and systems to identify any defects or irregularities.
•    Ensure that the regional team is well versed in the procedural manual, followed and implemented strictly by the contractors to maintain the desired quality, and utilize a variety of inspection techniques, tools, and equipment to thoroughly assess the project implementation.
•    Assist in coordination with AKF and PIU engineering teams and circulate accordingly to the regional team for the effective implementation of the projects with desired quality. Analyze inspection data and reports to determine the root cause of issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
•    Develop and implement inspection procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with World Bank and AKF-AFG standards and regulations.
•    Assessing and proposing/recommending solutions/rectifications on all works-related problems to regional engineering teams and collaborating with engineering teams to assess the performance of work progress and recommend improvements or modifications as needed.
•    Provide necessary feedback and support for the desired quality of Engineering activities and prepare detailed inspection reports outlining findings and recommendations.
•    Assist in preparing required inspection capacity-building courses in consultation with PIU and, if necessary, provide the training to the regional engineering teams to ensure they are familiar with how to implement inspection procedures.
•    To coordinate the sub-project No Objection Certificate (NOC) process.
•    Assist AKF(Afg) WERP teams on design and inspection procedures-related issues. 
•    To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF (Afg)'s commitment to safeguarding staff, beneficiaries and protecting children from harm and abuse in accordance with AKF (Afg)s Safeguarding policy.  
•    To report any suspicions or actual violations of the Safeguarding Policy and/or Child Safeguarding Policy as per the given training.

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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DECISION-MAKING & AUTHORITY
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JOB SPECIFICATION
•    University degree in civil engineering or a related field. Master's degree on water related degree will be preferred.
•    Proven experience of at least 5 years in quality control/inspection of rural infrastructure projects. Experience in rural water and sanitation development and community driven projects implementation will be preferred.
•    Knowledge and ability to apply computer applications to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
•    Familiarity with rural water and sanitation, inspection procedures, standards, and regulations.
•    Fluency in English, and local languages.
•    Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
•    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and team members.
•    Relevant knowledge of productivity norms, construction material, equipment and labor market are essential.
•    Familiarity with communities will be required.

APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org no later than 29th July 2024.

Important Notes:
•    Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying.
•    No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage.
•    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
•    Salary scale: Grade C based on NTA Salary scale.

Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal      opportunity and safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(Afg)’s safeguarding policy.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

    Your details and information shared on this advertisement shall remain confidential.

The Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan (AKF- Afg) promotes a transparent and equitable recruitment process. We reiterate that all services related to job applications, including processing, seminars, and training programs, are provided free of charge.

Our official job announcements are posted on the ACBAR website (acbar.org/jobs). Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through our designated email address:  jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org. 
Please note that each job vacancy is assigned a unique identification number for your reference. After you submit your application, you will immediately receive an automatic confirmation acknowledging its receipt.

Aga Khan Foundation - Afghanistan (AKF- Afg) recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and protecting children and at-risk adults, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees from safeguarding violations. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and at-risk adults are recruited to work for us. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment AKF (Afg) implement a range of procedures and vetting checks including criminal records disclosures to ensure everyone associated with AKF (Afg) is kept free from harm and abuse is prevented.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected individuals will be required to comply with AKF (Afg)s Safeguarding Policy at all times.

By sharing your cover letter and resume with AKF (Afg) in response to this job application, applicants consent AKF (Afg) to keep this information on file for Recruitment and Human Resources Management purposes.

We request all job seekers to be attentive and report any instances of individuals or entities claiming to charge fees on behalf of AKF Afghanistan to AKFA.HR@akdn.org. Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that your career aspirations are supported without any financial burden during recruitment.