Site Supervisors (Skilled Labors) Casual Workers

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.  In disaster and hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we collaborate to put bold solutions into action, helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Enhancing resilience is at the heart of what Mercy Corps does and how we work. Resilience means that people and systems can protect and improve wellbeing in the face of shocks and stresses. Mercy Corps strengthens sources of resilience to enhance the capacities of people, markets, and institutions to handle shocks, reduce risk, build more equitable and responsive systems, and improve well-being. Through our programs, partnerships, and influence, we support communities to cope, adapt, and ultimately thrive.

Since 1986, Mercy Corps Afghanistan has supported communities to recover and build resilience to future shocks and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives, with a focus on the most marginalized. Our objectives include meeting immediate food and nutrition needs through cash, voucher, and WASH assistance, strengthening capacities for crisis preparedness and response, and in so doing, contribute to resilience through inclusive, climate-smart water systems, enhanced livelihoods opportunities, food security, and social cohesion. 

To support the project team in implementing the EU program activities particularly the DRR program activities, specifically the implementation of 14 DRR prioritized Actions which may include the construction and rehabilitation of different types of community level infrastructures, such as; construction of water gates, culvert bridges, retaining/protection walls, lining and cleaning of irrigation canals in three areas of Daman district, four areas of Dand and four areas of Kandahar city, and four areas in Nadali district of Helmand. Mercy Corps will hire 3 technical site supervisors for Kandahar and 1 technical site supervisor for Helmand to oversee the progress of construction and rehabilitation works related to the 14 prioritized DRR actions on the ground.

The Site Supervisor is responsible for the technical oversight and quality supervision of small-scale disaster risk reduction infrastructures identified and prioritized by Village Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Committees through the CLDRM planning process. This includes structures such as protection walls, irrigation and drainage infrastructure, community level infrastructures (e.g. culvert bridges and access paths), and other prevention or mitigation works selected by communities as part of their CLDRM plans.
The Site Supervisor ensures that all construction activities are carried out in line with approved technical designs, BoQs, engineering standards, project specifications, and timelines, while working closely with
DRM Committees, community members, and the project team to ensure works are technically sound, safely executed, and aligned with the risk priorities identified during community planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Supervision & Quality Control:
• Oversee and supervise the construction of disaster risk reduction infrastructure prioritized by DRM Committees, including protection walls, irrigation and drainage works, community access structures (bridges, footpaths), and other prevention or mitigation structures identified in CLDRM plans.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality control checks to ensure works meet approved technical drawings, engineering standards, and material specifications.
• Verify that construction methods, materials, and workmanship comply with project technical guidelines and relevant national or sectoral construction standards.
• Identify and document any deviations from approved designs and recommend or implement corrective actions in coordination with the engineering team.

Project Coordination & Reporting
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, work plans, and construction timelines for each prioritized intervention.
• Coordinate with project engineers, the DRR Officer, and program staff to align site activities with the broader CLDRM implementation plan.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily/weekly progress reports, inspection checklists, material usage logs, and photographic documentation of construction milestones.
• Report technical progress, risks, delays, and quality issues to the project team in a timely manner.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with DRM Committees to ensure construction activities reflect the risk priorities and decisions made during the community planning process.
• Provide clear technical guidance and on-the-job support to construction teams, including local labor and Cash for Work participants where applicable.
• Collaborate with community leaders and local authorities to facilitate smooth site access, resolve land or community-related issues, and support community ownership of completed structures.
• Support DRM Committees in understanding the technical aspects of the structures being built, so committees can contribute to future monitoring and maintenance.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, or relevant engineering fields.

Years of Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in construction supervision, preferably involving small-scale infrastructure such as protection walls, irrigation systems, rain water harvesting structures, drainage works, or community level infrastructures.
• Experience working with NGOs, INGOs, or donor-funded projects is preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites, including remote or hard-to-reach locations.
• Fluency in the local working language(s) of the project area; working knowledge of English is an advantage.
Management & Collaboration
Besides the supervision and technical monitoring on CLDRM prioritized actions, site supervisor will be supporting DRR team in delivery of all administrative jobs such as ensuring efficient and updated filing, scan of technical reports and DRR relevant documents.

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Site Supervisors (Skilled Labors) Casual Workers

Please note that only shortlisted candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for the written test/interview.

Note:  Please note that MCA will provide office space and facilities only and is not providing any lodging facilities for its Team Members/Employees in HQ and field offices and it is the employee’s responsibility to arrange the lodgings for themselves if they work in a field office other than their home province.