Technical Survey Engineer

About IFAD/RPCO/MRRD:

The Regional Programs Coordination Office (RPCO) was established in the MRRD compound in 2007 as one of the largest rural support program in terms of scope and coverage area, working across the county. The demand for rural development motivated the program management to operate in several sectors that created a stage for diversified activities, whereas all other national programs of the ministry are engaged in their specific sectors. In addition, the Program responds to expressed needs of the rural people, who require various basic services (community based infrastructures) which no other single rural development program has addressed so far. The program development efforts are focused on helping the poor in dealing with many of the risks they face in their lives  – such as unemployment, low house hold income, low agriculture production, poor irrigation systems, lack of accessibility to market, lack of education and health facilities, , lack community based disaster risk reduction infrastructures and insufficient potable water.

Under the portfolio of the Regional Programs Coordination Office, a MoU is signed between Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) and Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) in October 2018 to implement the project in seven provinces (Kabul, Parwan, Logar, Baghlan, Balkh, Nangrahar and Herat) in 4 Sectors (flood affected and rainfall harvesting structures, roads for community access, drainage and sanitation, and water supply) till December 2020. This project is financed by International Fund for Agriculture and Development (IFAD).

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide feasibility study for water supply, sanitation, irrigation, Road and Bridge projects.
Provide preliminary and technical survey for water supply, irrigation, Road and Bridge projects.
Prepare project design and detail scope of the project in urgent cases.
Provide survey plan and projects mapping.
Guide and supervise junior monitors and prepare monthly survey plans.
Distinguish and analyze of suitable project sources.
Provide data collection by GPS and telescopically instruments.
Provide data collection of projects and population density for each project.
Conduct social and economic assessment of the services and provide recommendation to PRRDs and RPCO. Specify quarries of local material close to project sites.
Report on technical progress.
Develop relationships with local authorities.
Perform any other official duties assigned by Supervisor/IFAD Manager/Director/Deputy Director/PIU head

Job Requirements:

Qualifications/ Experience, Skills & Abilities Required:

At least bachelor degree in Engineering, specialized in survey and Design with 5 years’ experience (preference will be given to Masters).
Experience in development, data collection and assessment of construction project required.
A background in the preparation of mapping for engineering project’s needs.
At least minimum of 4 years’ experience in the field of survey, design and water supply Engineering.
 Fluency in the English language is preferred.
Ability to use computers and have the knowledge of Google earth, GIS, Civil 3D MS Office and Auto CAD etc. and ability to use modern survey instruments.
Familiar with remote sensing
Familiar with the project management cycle, supervision and monitoring of the works.
Experience working with international organizations and NGO at least 4 years.
Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance and lead and guide others
Fluent in Dari and Pashto.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS    

The Technical Survey Engineer will report to his supervisor/IFAD Project Manager/Director/ Deputy Director

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1227/019/HRCSD/IFAD/RPCO/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted.

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is highly committed to increase women’s participation in government sector therefore women are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af