Site Engineer

Welthungerhilfe it is one of Germany's biggest non-governmental relief organizations. Non-profit making, politically independent and non-denominational, the organization is run by a Supervisory Board of honorary members under the patronage of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its work is funded by private donations and public grants. Welthungerhilfe is working since the 1980’s continuously in Afghanistan and opened the first offices in 1992. Since this time Welthungerhilfe has implemented some 165 projects in Afghanistan. Main fields of Welthungerhilfe intervention in Afghanistan are emergency relief, food and nutrition security, rural and regional development and water and sanitation.

Purpose of the position:                                                                                    

The Site Engineer is responsible for planning activities, design, drawing, leading, providing direction, supporting, overseeing and managing all aspects of NRM (Watershed management activities) at the site. The engineer will work closely with various stakeholders, including workers, contractors, engineers, and site supervisors, to ensure the successful execution of watershed activities of the project in Samangan and Jawzjan provinces.

Main Responsibilities:

•        Undertake technical assessments, designs, drawing and estimates NRM (watershed activities) and participate in project planning discussion and give valuable input at various stages including survey structural analysis, estimations and implementation.

•        Ensure materials quality and share with Project Manager/ Logistics team for approval and finalization.

•        Provide technical advice and suggestions for improvement on site designs.

•        Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment is required.

•        Prepare construction implementation report for the project manager/advisor.

•        Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best contracts.

•        Review the QA/QC plan based on the project specification and requirement.  and providing feedback to the team.

•        Use material qualification tests to evaluate the conformance of material whit technical specification prior to construction. 

•        Preparing the technical drawings and engineering plans.

•        Ensure that the Project is implemented based on approved drawings and specifications.

•        Gather data, compile reports, and deliver presentations to relevant stakeholders.

•        Complete quality assurance and providing feedback to the team.

•        Estimate construction materials for project site.

•        Manage the planning and design stages of the construction projects.

•        Contribute technical expertise to project drawings and designs.

•        Perform cost calculations and prepare financial projections.

•        Prepare work schedules in collaboration with the project officers and Project Manager.

•        Oversee construction engineering processes.

•        Ensure that the construction projects are completed on time and within budget.

•        Document processes and keeping detailed construction logs.

•        Any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

•        Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Site Engineer in NRM (watershed activities).

•        Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

•        have a good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including engineering design platforms. And Software such as AUTO CAD, Primavera P6

•        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

•        Fluent in Dari and Pashtu as well as good communication skills in English

•        Ability to work well under pressure in challenging conditions.

•        Experience in the relevant or similar positions in Construction projects is required.

•        Good Reporting and proposal writing skills.

  Be able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.       

• The applicants should complete and submit the WHH Online Recruitment Form with their resume attached through the following link: (https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/oK7yN78z)

• The HR database will not accept resumes submitted without completing the Online Recruitment Form.

• Only applications submitted through the above online link will be considered. Applications sent through any other channel, even within the organization, will not be reviewed.

• Please mention the vacancy number and job title correctly in the Online Recruitment Form; otherwise, your application may be rejected from the system.

WHH will screen all applications on the fulfillment of the requirements and if an applicant has no response from WHH within 30 days after closure of the vacancy, it indicates that the applicant is not shortlisted.  WHH encourage applicants who are not shortlisted to keep checking for vacancies in the future to check if more suitable vacancies to apply for.