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 water and Energy intends to conduct the feasibility studies and detail design of Dams and other water infrastructures projects in the years 2024 -2026.

To conduct the detail design and feasibility studies of dams in a professional manner, Ministry of Water and Energy is looking to hire competent Senior Hydro-Mechanical design specialist with the below job description and responsibilities:

Job description, Responsibilities and Tasks

The Expert scope of work will include but not limited to the following:

1. Disk study and Review of the projects existing documents.
2. Review of the TORs for feasibly studies and detailed design of projects.
3. Design of hydro mechanical components (penstocks, gates, valves, cranes, Trash racks and other mechanical parts) of dams.
4. Review the Design of hydro mechanical components (penstocks, gates, valves, cranes, Trash racks and other mechanical parts) of dams.
5. Preparation the bid documents (Drawings, BOQS, costs and specification) for the hydro-Mechanical part of the projects.
6. Preparation the technical specification of the Hydro-Mechanical parts of the project.
7. Responding the client comments and preparation of the revised designs.
8. Attending the meetings with clients and others whenever required.
9. Preparation of reports as required.
10. Any other task assigned by the related Supervisor.

Qualification and experience

Minimum BSc. Degree in Hydro-Mechanical/Hydraulic steel structures /Hydraulics with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in design of Dam Gates, penstocks, trash racks, Cranes, turbines and other hydro-Mechanical components of the project or a minimum of Master degree in Hydro-Mechanical/Hydraulic steel structure/hydraulics with a minimum of Five years (5) years of experience in design of Dam Gates, penstocks, trash racks, Cranes, turbines and other hydro-Mechanical components.

1. Expert in application of the soft-wares related to the Hydro-Mechanical designs.
2. Should have a thorough understanding of relevant welding procedures.
3. In-depth knowledge of the international mechanical and hydro-mechanical standards and codes of IMC, ASME, ASHRI, AISC, AWS, DIN and USACE standards   related to Hydro-Mechanical works.
4. Computer skills, MS Office, e-mail, Internet applications and knowledge of Software for Hydro-Mechanical designs is preferable.
5. Fluent in reading, writing and speaking of English language.

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