WASH Design Engineer

Kandahar Refugee Organization (KRO) is a national-level, non-political, non-profit, non-governmental organization working for humanitarian and rehabilitation roots in Afghanistan. Further, KRO is an Afghan organization that is committed to the development of the local economy and building local capacity for sustainable development. Thus, we have an established specialized network in many provinces of the country in order to design and implement related activities in the field of food security, research, capacity building, disaster management, and placement.

The WASH Design Engineer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will be responsible for the technical assessment, design, planning, and supervision of WASH infrastructure activities under the AHF project. The position will ensure that WASH facilities and infrastructure are technically appropriate, cost-effective, safe, accessible, and implemented in accordance with approved project plans, technical standards, and relevant organizational and donor requirements. The WASH Design Engineer will conduct site assessments and surveys and prepare technical designs, drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and technical specifications for WASH infrastructure, including water supply systems, sanitation facilities, water points, drainage, and rehabilitation works. The position will provide technical support and supervision throughout implementation and coordinate closely with the Project Manager, WASH team, contractors, communities, local authorities, and other relevant stakeholders. The position will also monitor construction quality and progress, identify technical issues, recommend corrective measures, and support the testing, completion, and handover of WASH facilities. The WASH Design Engineer will ensure that infrastructure is designed and implemented with appropriate consideration for gender, disability inclusion, protection, environmental risks, and the needs of vulnerable communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Conduct technical site assessments, surveys, measurements, and feasibility assessments for proposed WASH infrastructure and rehabilitation works.

·        Prepare technical designs, engineering drawings, layouts, BOQs, cost estimates, and technical specifications for WASH facilities.

·        Design and support the implementation of appropriate water supply, sanitation, water point, drainage, and related WASH infrastructure.

·        Review existing WASH infrastructure and identify appropriate rehabilitation and improvement requirements.

·        Ensure designs are technically sound, practical, cost-effective, sustainable, and appropriate to the local context.

·        Incorporate gender, disability inclusion, protection, environmental, and disaster-risk considerations into WASH infrastructure designs.

·        Support preparation of technical specifications, procurement documents, work plans, and implementation schedules.

·        Provide technical guidance and supervision to contractors, skilled workers, and field teams during construction and rehabilitation works.

·        Conduct regular field visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with approved drawings, BOQs, technical specifications, and quality standards.

·        Check the quality and suitability of construction materials and ensure that materials meet approved specifications.

·        Verify quantities, measurements, and completed works against approved BOQs and technical drawings.

·        Identify technical problems, construction defects, deviations, and implementation challenges and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

·        Coordinate with the Project Manager, WASH team, contractors, local authorities, and community representatives to resolve technical issues.

·        Maintain accurate technical documentation, including drawings, BOQs, measurements, site inspection reports, photographs, and completion records.

·        Support monitoring of project indicators related to WASH infrastructure and provide accurate technical information for project reporting.

·        Prepare regular technical progress updates and reports for submission to the Project Manager.

·        Support testing, commissioning, inspection, completion, and handover of WASH facilities to communities or relevant authorities.

·        Provide technical orientation to community structures on the proper use, operation, and basic maintenance of completed WASH facilities.

·        Support post-construction monitoring and identify any defects or corrective works required.

·        Ensure that all infrastructure activities are implemented in accordance with approved project plans, relevant WASH and engineering standards, organizational policies, and applicable AHF/donor requirements.

·        Coordinate with relevant government authorities and technical stakeholders as required.

·        Support the Project Manager in identifying technical risks and practical solutions to ensure timely and quality implementation.

·        Perform any other technical and WASH-related duties assigned by the Project Manager.

·        Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, or a related engineering field is required.

·        Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in WASH infrastructure design, construction supervision, rehabilitation, or related engineering work, preferably in humanitarian or development projects.

·        Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of water supply, sanitation, drainage, and other WASH infrastructure.

·        Proven experience in preparing technical drawings, BOQs, cost estimates, specifications, and engineering reports.

·        Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant engineering/design software.

·        Good knowledge of MS Word and Excel, particularly for BOQs, calculations, reporting, and technical documentation.

·        Practical experience in construction supervision, quantity measurement, quality control, and contractor coordination.

·        Good understanding of WASH technical standards, construction practices, water supply systems, sanitation, drainage, and water quality.

·        Ability to conduct site assessments, surveys, measurements, and technical feasibility assessments.

·        Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

·        Good understanding of gender, disability inclusion, protection, environmental, and disaster-risk considerations in WASH infrastructure.

·        Strong communication and coordination skills and the ability to work effectively with communities, contractors, local authorities, and project teams.

·        Ability to prepare clear technical reports and communicate technical information effectively.

·        Fluency in Pashto and Dari; good working knowledge of English is preferred.

·        Ability to work independently and under pressure in challenging humanitarian field environments.

·        Willingness and ability to travel regularly to targeted communities and project sites.

·        Commitment to accountability, safeguarding, inclusion, and the Do No Harm principle.

·        Ability to work professionally and respectfully with people regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background.

Inclusion Statement

 KRO maintains a stringent zero-tolerance policy towards any behavior that contradicts its objectives, encompassing sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Moreover, KRO is committed to upholding comprehensive child safeguarding principles. Consequently, all prospective candidates will be held accountable to these high standards and principles, necessitating thorough reference and background checks. These checks will involve verifying academic credentials and employment history. Additionally, selected candidates may be requested to furnish supplementary information to facilitate the background check process.

Submission Guidline

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