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.

Project Management

• Lead the overall planning, implementation, and supervision of the Shelter Project from inception to completion.
• Develop and update detailed project implementation plans, including timelines, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to approved work plans, budget limits, and donor requirements.
• Ensure effective use of project resources and timely achievement of project deliverables.
• Identify risks and constraints in project implementation and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the preparation of payment certificates, contract management, and verification of contractor performance.

B. Technical Leadership

• Review, validate, and adjust shelter design drawings, BoQs, and specifications in coordination with technical and logistics teams.
• Ensure construction methods and designs comply with national engineering codes, SPHERE, and shelter cluster standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments prior to construction activities.
• Supervise and guide technical staff to ensure consistency and quality of all construction outputs.

C. Financial and Resource Management

• Support in developing and monitoring project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with donor guidelines.
• Coordinate procurement requests, material specifications, and delivery schedules with the logistics and supply chain units.
• Approve site-level expenses and ensure all costs align with budget forecasts and financial procedures.
• Maintain updated financial tracking sheets for construction-related expenditures.

D. Staff Supervision and Capacity Building

• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineers, site supervisors, and construction teams.
• Conduct regular staff performance evaluations and ensure capacity building in technical and management aspects.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to safety and ethical standards across all project staff.

E. Coordination and Representation

• Represent the Shelter Project in internal coordination meetings and external forums such as Shelter Cluster or local authorities.
• Liaise with community leaders, government departments, and other stakeholders for smooth project implementation.
• Coordinate with other departments (MEAL, Finance, Admin, HR, and Logistics) to ensure integrated project management.

F. Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure all construction works meet quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular field inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure proper documentation of site works, variations, and as-built drawings.
• Guarantee compliance with donor, organizational, and national engineering standards.

G. Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare regular progress reports, technical documentation, and final project completion reports.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, labor, site measurements, and technical changes.
• Support MEAL and project management teams with data collection, verification, and evaluation reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in construction project management, preferably in shelter or infrastructure projects with NGOs or humanitarian agencies.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and other engineering or project management software. Strong understanding of BoQs, construction materials, and standards.

• Familiarity with SPHERE standards, shelter cluster guidelines, and humanitarian construction principles.

• Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto (spoken and written).

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to work in insecure or remote locations.

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 (06-11-2025) 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/Team Lead HR-16) 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).