ActionAid is a non-governmental & non-profit international organization working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

ActionAid started its activities in Afghanistan in 2002 and was registered in Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan as non-governmental international organization “INGO”.

ActionAid-Afghanistan committed itself a long-term work with poor and excluded sections of the society through the Human Rights Based Development Approach, WASH, and livelihood programs in multiple provinces of Afghanistan.

Job Summary:

WASH Engineer is responsible for Preparation of entire summary documents which will include feasibility assessment / site surveys, prepare the bill of quantities, technical designs etc. Ensuring that the budgeted costs for goods, work, and services are reasonable (reflect market rates) and that all costs have been accounted for.  Before finalizing sub projects, facilitating preparation of realistic operations, maintenance, and cost recovery plan (where necessary) and the selection of an O&M committee within the community

Tasks 

• Ensuring adequate technical oversight, including assessing the impact of WASH engineering interventions on habitats, is provided in site selection, survey, and feasibility of the proposed sub projects before finalization of the proposals.
• Preparation of WASH design package including (Survey, GIS Map, drawing of sub projects, BoQ etc.)
• Providing technical assistance to skilled labor, monitoring from each stage of subproject during its implementation period. This includes support and oversight into procurement and financial issues.
• Ensuring that the site plan, section, details, and all required maps are completed and prepared as per site condition. In this process, impact assessment of the project element on human and eco system to be considered.
• Prepare the drawing details and technical design for the sub project.
• prepare estimation and technical proposal for the sub project.
• Timely monitoring must be done with proper reporting and recommendations.
• Check construction materials in the field before the implementation of the project.
• Reporting the project progress which is under construction to Line Manager and Project coordinator.
• Perform any other duties as required by the line manager.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, or equivalent

Training certificates in Engineering software are strong assets for the role.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, including applied experience in WASH projects.
• Work experience with international / national organization.

Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders, including project -affected peoples, government officials, international and Donors

Technical Skills :

• Experience working with I/NGOs will be preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of community development and social environments.
• Proven management ability and strong interpersonal skills – team player.
•  Problem-solving skills.
•  Proficiency in the most common computer software, including word processing and excel spreadsheets.
•  Ability to deal with difficult, often frustrating work situations.
•  A willingness to live, travel and work in isolated and possibly dangerous locations.
•  Gender sensitivity.
•  Sensitivity to Islamic culture.
•  Commitment to support/develop project staff and rural communities' capacity.
•  Personal integrity and a sense of humor.
•  Knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses.  

Knowledge of exit strategies and sustainability issues.

If you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online by sending your CV and motivation cover letter to jobs.kabul@actionaid.org up to May  22, 2025. Please clearly indicate Wash Engineer-Sar-e-Pul - 1143 in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.

ActionAid Afghanistan welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity.  Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short-listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid Afghanistan will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer.