Senior Survey and Design Engineer

About Ru-WatSIP/MRRD:

The national WASH policy 2010 has kept the implementation strategy for hygiene and sanitation very flexible which means the implementation approach could be chosen based on its success stories and good result in the past in the country. One of the new approaches which have proven to be successful in achieving the indicators is the Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS). RuWatSIP based on the success stories and witnesses on the ground has decided to use this approach as a tool for implementation of hygiene and sanitation program. The CLTS facilitator is the grass root level implementer and liaising person with the villagers who can accomplish and achieve the target or bring failures to the project.

Among the others UNICEF, is one of the main donors for MRRD provided support for implementation of Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation (WES) projects in schools and Health Care Facilities (HCF) alongside with assistance in capacity building within MRRD and for the sector.

Summary of Duties

For ensuring the objectives set in the project document are being achieved through the planned activities in provinces, there is need for hiring Senior Survey and Design Engineer. The incumbent will be employed for rural WASH project in Kabul and will be overseeing the WASH projects of all provinces.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

In close coordination with Ru-WATSIP, assist the technical staff of provincial RRDs, undertake technical assessment, survey and design of water supply projects.
Based on need, plan and deliver capacity development trainings in different aspects of the designs and survey of water supply and sanitation both for contracted staff and civil servants
Provide orientation and guides to the community members for sustainability of the WASH services delivered by Ru-WatSIP.
Mapping out of the water supply technology options in the targeted area.

Design and prepare the technical specifications for Water Supply and sanitation projects and supervise activities of contractors on construction sites (gravity and pressure line, distribution network, solar fed-water supply networks, wells, pumping station, reservoirs and other hydro-technical structures).
Prepare Civil engineering designs based on the recognized standards, for the new/upgrades water supply RCC structures.
Produce engineering studies and cost estimate analysis.
Prepare detailed designs, calculations, and scope of works, specifications, bills of quantities and drawings for Water Supply Projects.
Reply to technical bid inquiries and prepare technical bid evaluations.
Supervise the contractors to ensure all work is performed in accordance with the plans, specifications and agreement.
Maintain Coordination with community, RRDs and IPs to ensure participation Process.
Assists the Community Development Councils (CDCs), Implementing Partners (IPs) in resolving the technical and social issues.
Record measurements and tests in accordance with project quality control and implementation manual of Ru-WATSIP.
Monitor construction activities for safe work practices.
Review extra work or variations order requests and provide recommendation to the programme and department.
Provide feasibility study for water supply, sanitation and irrigation projects.
Provide preliminary and technical, social and Economical surveys for water supply and irrigation projects.
Prepare project design and detail scope of the project in urgent cases.
Provide survey plan and projects mapping.
Distinguish and analyze of suitable water supply irrigation sources.
Provide data collection by GPS and telescopically instruments.
Conduct social and economic assessment of the services and provide recommendation to PRRDs and RuWATSIP. Specify quarries of local material close to project sites.
Montitor ongoing water supply and
Perform any other duties requested by provincial Rural Rehabilitation Department and RuWATSIP.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications/ Experience, Skills & Abilities Required:

At least bachelor degree in Engineering specialized in survey and design with 5 years’ experience in the related field, preference will be given for Master degree.
Experience in data collection and assessment of water supply and irrigation projects required.
A background in the preparation of mapping for engineering projects needs.
At least minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of survey, design and water supply Engineering.
Ability to use computers and have the knowledge of GIS, MS Office and Auto CAD, water CAD etc. and ability to use modern survey instruments.
Familiar with the project management cycle, supervision and monitoring of the works.
Experience working with national organizations and NGO at least five years.
Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance and lead and guide others
Fluent in Dari and Pashto and English.
Familiarity with WASH policy and implementation manual will be an asset.

Reporting:           

The Senior Survey and Design Engineer will report to Head of Engineering, Project Management and Ru-WatSIP 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 (1653/020/HRCSD/Ru-WatSIP/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af