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:

The Field Engineer / WASH Engineer is responsible for the technical supervision, assessment, and field-level monitoring of WASH infrastructure activities in both Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) and communities. This includes the design and implementation oversight of water supply and sanitation systems, conducting field and lab-based water quality testing, preparing BoQs and technical documentation, and ensuring that all interventions adhere to national and international WASH and IPC standards.

The role involves frequent travel to remote districts, including hard-to-reach areas, and requires strong coordination with contractors, local stakeholders, and community members.

Tasks 

1. Field Monitoring & Supervision

• Conduct regular monitoring of WASH construction and rehabilitation work in HCFs and community for water points and WASH infrastructure.
• Supervise contractor activities to ensure compliance with technical specifications, BoQs, and project timelines.
• Ensure adherence to safety measures, environmental considerations, and quality standards on-site.

2. Assessments and Surveys

• Carry out WASH infrastructure assessments in healthcare and community locations across target districts.
• Identify technical needs and propose context-appropriate solutions.
• Support community mobilization during assessments and contribute to planning documents.

3. Design & BoQ Development

• Prepare and validate technical designs and drawings for water supply, sanitation, and hygiene structures in both HCFs and communities.
• Develop accurate BoQs and technical specifications in accordance with project needs and local standards.
• Ensure all designs comply with SPHERE, WHO, IPC, and national engineering standards.

4. Water Quality Testing

• Conduct water quality tests (chemical, physical, and bacteriological) using field kits and laboratory methods.
• Analyze results and provide recommendations for water treatment or system improvements.
• Maintain and archive test results for monitoring and reporting purposes.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed site visit reports, construction progress updates, and photo documentation.
• Contribute to internal and donor reports with technical inputs on infrastructure status and quality.
• Participate in regular project coordination meetings and technical review sessions.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related field.

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

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, including applied experience in WASH project
• Work experience with international / national organization.
• Extensive travel to field locations across target districts.

Willingness to work in remote areas under challenging field conditions.

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 March 20, 2025. Please clearly indicate 
Field Engineer/WASH Engineer-Herat - 1145 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.