Engineering Officer

Position Title: Engineering Officer

2025-12-17 Badakhshan, Takhar Full Time 4

Job Location:	Badakhshan, Takhar
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Engineering
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	6A
Vacancy Number:	889/2025
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Taloqan / Faizabad

Organization:	Concern Worldwide- Afghanistan
Years of Experience:	  At least 5 years’ experience delivering WASH engineering related with national or international NGOs. Experience working with NGO in development and/or humanitarian responses in the areas of health.Diploma/degree in water supply engineering, civil eng
Contract Duration:	9 months
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	 Diploma/degree in water supply engineering, civil engineering, Hydraulic engineering from reputable University.
Close date:	2025-12-17

About Concern Worldwide- Afghanistan:

Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma/degree in water supply engineering, civil engineering, Hydraulic engineering from reputable University.
At least 5 years’ experience delivering WASH engineering related with national or international NGOs. Experience working with NGO in development and/or humanitarian responses in the areas of health.

Communication:

Engineering Skill preferred the water supply network design, water Gem, Water CAD and EPA net and Drawing software have experiences
Computer skills preferred (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
Dari and English speaking and writing ability.
Possess good interpersonal, communication, organizational skills.
Ability to work with community members and spend at least 90% of time in the community.

Behavior and skills:

Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Demonstrated skills in construction management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proven ability in training, supervision, and capacity building.
Strong teamwork, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to humanitarian principles, equality, and Concern’s policies.
Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.
Develop and submit accurate monthly work plans and reports to line Manager.
Oral and written communication in Dari and other local languages.
Strong documentation skills
Experience using digital devices such as GPS, Level machine, computer and DDG.
Ability to write reports and various correspondence in English language is an advantage.
Develop and submit accurate monthly work plans and reports to the Engineering Officer. These reports should include technical social and impact information.

Job Descriptions:

Main duty and Responsibilities:

Engineering Design:

Review and lead preparation of the water supply network designs and BoQs, technical feasibility, and supervision of the implementation of AHF WASH project engineering activities at the community level.
Lead the technical survey for water supply networks and WASH engineering activities.
Lead development of the construction and repair water supply network plan.
Develop milestones based on specific water supply network needs, including damaged water supply network repair and construction.
Ensure the quality of designs, BoQs and plans are reviewed by the Programme Engineer before starting implementation in communities or commencing procurement activities.

Implementation Supervision and Technical Support:

Provide technical support to the procurement process for contracted activities.
Check the quality of materials used for construction and immediately report to the Line Manager and Programme Engineer any supplies and materials that are not in accordance with agreed specifications.
Lead and provide technical support/instruction to the water supply network construction and repairs.
Provide technical supervision to ensure that engineering works are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with the approved project design, budget and timeframe.
Approve and check attendance of skilled and unskilled labour of engineering activities and report to Programme Manager on a regular basis.
Utilize WASH engineering standard tools and technical guidelines.
Ensure that the engineering activities adhere to WASH cluster, Sphere, and Concern’s own standards, policies, procedures, and technical manuals and specifications.
Ensure no child labor occurs within the project.

Team Management:

Provide supervision, guidance, development, and technical support to the Construction Support Officers.
Ensure Construction Support Officers and Engineering Supervisors provide professional supervision and guidance for contractors and communities.

Coordination:

Attend coordination meetings with WASH cluster teams and government related departments on the district and province as required by the line manager.
Report regularly to the WASH Programme Manager on project issues as well as progression of activities.
Work closely with the Programme Engineer, including providing regular updates on the progression of activities.
Assist in any monitoring and evaluation activities as required.
Any other related duties assigned by the project manager or his/her representative.
Provide full support in relation to emergencies when occurring in any area where Concern responds.

Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and Emergency:

The concern is committed to CHS to ensure downward accountability. CHS standards guide Concern activities in all stages both emergency and development projects /programs. In Afghanistan, we also bounded our activities by Accountability framework and therefore any Afghanistan employees is responsible to comply with CHS principles and benchmarks as instructed by its policies and therefore make sure that all accept and implement CHS standards in all our activities.
To give full support in relation to emergencies/ humanitarian operations when occurring in any area that Concern Afghanistan will respond. This can include but is not limited to participation in the Concern Afghanistan Rapid Deployment Unit (CARDU) and deployment on emergency response teams.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma/degree in water supply engineering, civil engineering, Hydraulic engineering from reputable University.
At least 5 years’ experience delivering WASH engineering related with national or international NGOs. Experience working with NGO in development and/or humanitarian responses in the areas of health.

Communication:

Engineering Skill preferred the water supply network design, water Gem, Water CAD and EPA net and Drawing software have experiences
Computer skills preferred (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
Dari and English speaking and writing ability.
Possess good interpersonal, communication, organizational skills.
Ability to work with community members and spend at least 90% of time in the community.

Behavior and skills:

Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Demonstrated skills in construction management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proven ability in training, supervision, and capacity building.
Strong teamwork, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to humanitarian principles, equality, and Concern’s policies.
Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.
Develop and submit accurate monthly work plans and reports to line Manager.
Oral and written communication in Dari and other local languages.
Strong documentation skills
Experience using digital devices such as GPS, Level machine, computer and DDG.
Ability to write reports and various correspondence in English language is an advantage.
Develop and submit accurate monthly work plans and reports to the Engineering Officer. These reports should include technical social and impact information.

Submission Guidelines:

Applications should be written in English and demonstrate the applicant’s suitability for the job. A current Curriculum Vita and three referee reports should be included in the application. In the first instance, applications should be submitted to Concern Worldwide- Afghanistan offices in Taloqan marked to the attention of the Human Resources Department. And / or to any other field offices of Concern in Faizabad, Yawan, Chahab and Kabul (Shari now, 5^th Street of Qalai Fatullah, connected with Qalai Moosa) or through this email address: afghanistan.hr@concern.net

Subject line must be (889/2025- Engineering Officer) or your application may not be considered.

Closing Date: 17 December 2025