Citizen Organization for Advocacy and Resilience, COAR (formally Coordination of Afghan Relief) CoAR is an Afghan, independent, nonpolitical, non-sectarian, and non-for profit organization established in 1989 and registered formally with the ministry of Economy. COAR actively bridging between donors of humanitarian aid and rural Afghan communities severely affected by almost four decades of wars, internal conflicts, natural and manmade disasters, and complexities. COAR endeavors to reach the unreached and embark on strengthening local coping mechanisms to enable communities to find durable local solutions to their local problems and encourage self-reliance and sustainability. COAR works with communities to proactively utilize their own scarce and limited resource the most efficient and effective way and discourage a culture of aid dependency, except in times of disasters and extreme poverty. COAR has maintained the access of beneficiaries to basic services with strict observation of humanitarian principles of Independence, Neutrality and Impartiality in practice.

1. Project Planning & Design Support

• Assist in planning construction methods, procedures, and logistics based on engineering plans and project scope.
• Evaluate and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and technical specifications.

2. Site Supervision & Field Execution

• Supervise day-to-day construction activities on-site to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and project specifications.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures across all stages of construction.
• Conduct site inspections and tests to verify workmanship, material compliance, and equipment installation.
• Document non-conformities and oversee corrective actions.
• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction activities.
• Monitor project expenditures and implement cost-saving strategies where appropriate.
• Prepare reports on project financial performance and forecast future resource requirements.

3. Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and government authorities.
• Lead construction meetings and interface with stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project progress and issues.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes.

4. Technical Support & Problem Solving

• Provide engineering support during construction to resolve technical challenges.
• Recommend design or process modifications as needed to accommodate field conditions.
• Evaluate change requests and provide technical justification for approvals.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, cost summaries, and schedule updates to project stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed project records including as-built drawings, photographs, and QA/QC logs.
• Support post-construction activities such as commissioning, handover, and close-out documentation
• Perform any other duties as required or asked to do by the supervisor.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant field.

Experience: A minimum of 4 years of proven experience in a similar role.

Skills: Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office software, email, the internet.

• Ability to work independently, under pressure and proceed with objectives without close supervision.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving and team management abilities.
• interpersonal intelligence.
• Strong knowledge of labor legislation and payroll processes.
• Good understanding of the full recruitment process.

Qualified candidates may send their CVs include a Cover letter to the COAR Human resource department to this email address:cv@coar.org.af
CVs received after the closing date (07-20-2025) will not be considered.
Applications are reviewed on an active basis and after receiving sufficient eligible applications we may process the position before the closing date.
the subject line of the email must be (Construction Engineer VN 10+Province) otherwise your CVs may not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the Written test and Interview.
COAR is an equal opportunity to the employer for all ethnic groups and both genders are urged to apply
COAR has zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).