- Job Id:Â req58382
- Location:Â Kunduz
- Country:Â Afghanistan
- Category:Â Technical Units
- Employee Category Regular
- Job Type:Â Full Time
- Open To Expatriates:Â No
- Currency:Â United States Dollar
- Compensation:Â Monthly
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
General Duties
- Ensure high-quality implementation of all WASH-related infrastructure projects, including the establishment of sustainable maintenance systems.
- Identify and report infrastructure gaps at project sites, recommending appropriate corrective actions in alignment with Scope of Work (SoW), Bill of Quantities (BoQs), designs, and contract terms.
- Collaborate with teams on sanitation and healthcare waste management initiatives as needed.
- Coordinate with the supply chain team to track procurement processes and ensure timely delivery of construction materials and equipment.
- Conduct regular meetings with contractors, Community Development Councils (CDCs), and school management shuras to review project progress and ensure construction quality.
- Conduct meeting with contractors, CDCs and Schools management shuras regarding the progress and quality of construction activities
- Lead the selection process for intervention communities in coordination with government stakeholders and other partners.
- Lead coordination, technical and facilitation process required for smooth project implementation.
Specific Duties:
- Conduct site surveys, technical assessments, and feasibility studies for water and sanitation infrastructure.
- Design and supervise the construction of boreholes, shallow wells, water yard systems, and piped water schemes in line with IRC and donor requirements.
- Review and validate engineering drawings, BoQs, and technical documents for all planned construction and rehabilitation works.
- Perform water quality testing and analysis at household, health facility, and school levels using standard testing protocols.
- Conduct routine field visits to monitor construction activities, ensuring adherence to technical standards, quality control, and health and safety protocols.
- Manage contractor performance and ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices.
- Lead and document the final handover of infrastructure to communities, including preparation of completion reports and maintenance guidance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A university degree in Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required
- 2–3 years of progressive experience in planning, implementing, and supervising WASH infrastructure projects, particularly in rural, remote, or conflict-affected areas.
- Good knowledge of Engineering design software AutoCAD, Water Gems, Familiarity or experience with SPHERE Standards
- Communication and reporting skills
- Fluency in Pashto, Dari and English
- Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet) an advantage
- Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
