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.

Objective

The Senior Technical Expert will support the Department of Investor Attraction by providing engineering analysis, technical advice, and project oversight for energy and water infrastructure projects. The expert will ensure that projects meet technical standards, support the structuring of feasible and sustainable solutions, and enhance the Ministry's capacity to attract and manage private investments effectively.

Scope of Work

The Senior Technical Expert will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Studying and evaluating technical documents of energy projects.
• Preparing different models and establishing framework of technical and contractual documents for projects in energy sector.
• Preparing energy project procurement documents (TOR, RFP, EIO, Bidding document and etc.) in accordance feasibility studies and other relevant documents.
• Preparing, evaluation and reform of contract documents with investors or contractors.
• Advice, coordinate and corporate in revision and development of technical documents and energy projects contracts.
• Preparing new projects proposal, concept note etc.
• Preparing and finalizing procurement documents for approval purposes.
• Conduct technical evaluations of proposed and ongoing projects in the energy and water sectors.
• Perform feasibility studies, including technical, environmental, and economic assessments.
• Develop and review technical specifications,
• Assist in the development and structuring of engineering solutions for PPP projects and other investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure that technical solutions align with project objectives and investor requirements.
• Review and validate engineering proposals and technical documentation submitted by private sector partners
• Monitor project implementation to ensure compliance with technical standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control reviews to assess project progress and performance.
• Identify and address technical issues or challenges during project execution.
• Provide technical input and support during negotiations and discussions with investors and partners.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and reports to stakeholders, including the Ministry and potential investors.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops for Ministry staff on engineering best practices and project management.
• Share knowledge and insights on emerging technologies and innovations relevant to energy and water infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of national policies and strategies related to engineering and infrastructure in the energy and water sectors.
• Provide technical input to policy documents, strategic plans, and investment frameworks.
•  Develop appropriate project management plan for implementing requirements across a broad range of tasks and initiatives.
•   Conduct project management activities such as communicating with project sponsors, stakeholders, projects team, principal investigators, project engineers and etc. in order to track project cost and schedule milestones, maintain quality assurance processes and keep the focus on delivering project commitments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: At least [7] years of experience in engineering roles related to energy and water infrastructure, including project management and technical analysis.
• Skills:
  • Strong technical expertise in energy and water infrastructure engineering.
  • Experience with project feasibility studies, technical specifications, and quality control.
  • Proficiency in engineering software and tools.
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Deliverables

• Technical assessments and feasibility reports for energy and water projects.
• Reviewed and validated engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Regular progress reports and quality assurance reviews.
• Training materials and capacity-building workshops for Ministry staff.

Reporting and Supervision

The Technical Engineer Expert will report directly to head of Investor Attraction Department and will coordinate closely with other relevant departments and stakeholders. Regular meetings will be held to review progress, address issues, and ensure alignment with project goals.

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