DACAAR is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff (National & International). Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Economic Opportunities.

DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce. We warmly invite applications from all segments of society. Each candidate will be assessed based solely on their individual merits. We particularly encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply

Position Description:

The Intern is responsible for learning and familiar him selves with the relevant activities in the Region

Responsibilities:

• To learn the process, trends, documentation, and pre-requirements of the WERP project, the nature of rural development infrastructure projects, and working with other relevant units.
• The intern will have the opportunity to closely work with technical teams and learn the preparation of standard technical specifications.
• To learn and work in administrative duties such as organizing files, scheduling meetings, and managing correspondence.
• To communicate effectively with thematic departments and units for completing documents and processing administrative tasks
• Support the coordination of events, workshops, and training sessions for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the WERP project
• Interns will be required to submit reports on their internship progress, achievements, and areas for improvement.
• Support in the day-to-day administrative functions of the Program Department.
• Assist with data entry, questionnaire development, and analyzing data
• Collaborate with project teams to conduct field assessments, data gathering, and prepare reports on the relevant parts.
• In close coordination with the supervisor if possible participate in the process of choosing the site for well and stand posts.
• Keep the Supervisor informed about the relevant issues.
• Participate in training courses, refresher courses, regular meetings, and other relevant events.
• The holder of this position must strictly follow the organization's existing security policies, procedures, and daily instructions of the safety personnel.
• Any other task assigned by the Line Manager

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Social Sciences is required but, Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.

Experience: Fresh Graduate

Other qualifications’ an advantage:

•  Clear verbal and written communication for reporting and presenting ideas.
• Basic knowledge of surveying and engineering tools
• Ability to interact with local communities.

Languages: Oral and written fluency in (English, Dari, Pashto)

Employment Benefits:

• Good training opportunities to enhance employees’ skills.
• Eid bonus on both Eids (after the completion of three months’ service).
• 36 days of paid annual leave per year.
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
• 45 days of paid Hajj leave (after the completion of one-year service).
• 90 days of paid maternity leave for female employees (after the completion of three months’ service).
• 6 days of paid paternity leave for male employees (after the completion of three months’ service).
• Public holidays (According to the approved public holiday’s list).

Procedure for submission of applications:                                                                                      

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a DACAAR UPDATED Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org  or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.

DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women, people with disabilities and members of minority communities are especially encouraged to apply

Important Note:

• Applications without DACAAR’s UPDATED Job Application Form will not be considered.
• Application without Vacancy Number will not be considered.
• UPDATED DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, ACBAR Website: www.acbar.org/; jobs.af websites, and DACAAR Main Office Kabul.
• Applications submitted as .RAR file or if the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
• The salary would be paid in AFN according to the actual exchange rate.

DACAAR Commitment to Safeguarding:

DACAAR is dedicated to preventing any form of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. We also prioritize the well-being of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom we interact. All staff members are expected to uphold this commitment as outlined in our code of conduct.

We emphasize the importance of recruiting individuals who align with and exemplify our values.

The person in this role will receive the necessary training and is responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's safeguarding policies. All job offers will be contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal background and terrorism finance checks.

DACAAR is also a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this Scheme, we will seek information from previous employers of job applicants regarding any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment during their tenure, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of their departure. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge their understanding of these recruitment processes.

Kabul Office Address:
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan

Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org