We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 

Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working  in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check  will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Watershed Assistant will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of watershed management activities aimed at sustainable land and water resource conservation. This role involves fieldwork, community engagement, data collection, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of watershed development program in supervision of Watershed/Construction Engineer.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

• Under the supervision of watershed/Construction Engineer, the whatershed assistant assist in the planning and implementation of watershed development activities including soil and water conservation measures, afforestation, and water harvesting structures.
• The watershed assistant engineer should have full knowledge of designs and implementation of small scale irrigation canals, solar system water well, and small and medium water reservoir and waterpond.
• The watershed assistant is responsible to support project team on site selection, conducting feasibility studies, first draft design, preparing work plans and implementation of the infrastructures.
• Conduct field surveys and collect data on land use, water resources, and vegetation cover.
• Support community mobilization and capacity-building activities related to watershed management and Coordinate with local communities, farmers’ groups, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Village Watershed Committees (VWCs).
• Monitor ongoing projects and maintain accurate records of project activities and outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports, case studies, and photo documentation of field activities.
• Promote sustainable agricultural and water-use practices within the watershed area.
• Maintain daily records, update attendance sheet of labours and tracking construction materials in and out in the project site.
• Supervise skilled and un-skilled labours on timely basis and provide technical instruction to skilled labour on proper implementation of engineering activities in the concerned infrastructure.
• Monitor frequently the work of the irrigation infrastructure, repairing check dams, installation of solar system water wells, excavation of waterpond and gabion weaving repairing process in the watershed level.
• Liaise with beneficiaries, community mobilizers, and DRR officer and report any problems observing in the implementation of the project to project watershed engineer.
•  Provide feedbacks to the M&E team in order to assess the effectiveness and impact of the project and propose recommendation for any adjustment required.
• Develop and submit accurate monthly work plans and reports to the watershed engineer. These reports should include technical social and impact information.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Graduate/Diploma in engineering or relevant irrigation and watershed field.
• At least two years’ experience (if post graduate degree one years’ experience) of engineering infrastructure include irrigation channel, farm ponds, check dams, water reservoir, solar system water well etc.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Graduate degree in engineering or relevant irrigation and watershed field
• At last two years’ experience (if post graduate degree one years’ experience) of engineering infrastructure include irrigation channel, farm ponds, check dams, water reservoir, solar system water well etc.
• Experience in watershed management and river basin approach
• Experience of work with community based institution.

Desirable

• Clear understanding of office procedures
• Motivated and energetic
• Knowledge of Ministry of Agriculture policies and procedures
• Good interpersonal relationship with people from different origins
• Good spoken and written Pashto, Dari and English.
• Basic knowledge’s and skills on computer (Microsoft office, AutoCAD, KOBO).
• Good communication and inter personal relation skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field.
• A good team player & problem solver.
• Fair Enough in report writing.
• Ability to travel to other provinces and support the team.
• Cooperative and helpful attitude, and willingness to work outside normal business hours as needed.
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse

“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”

Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse

“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”