Technical Survey Engineer

About RPCO/MRRD:

The Mission of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) is to ensure the social, economic, and political welfare of rural society, especially poor and vulnerable people, through the provision of basic services, strengthening local governance, and promoting sustainable livelihoods.  MRRD accomplishes this mission through donor funded national programs in the areas of governance, infrastructure and economic growth.

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. RPCO created a platform for sustainable community - based participatory irrigation infrastructure rehabilitation and development to increase farmers’ access to irrigation systems. The Goal of RPCO is to reduce poverty through implementation of productive infrastructures in rural communities. The purpose is poverty alleviation - enabling people to break the cycle of poverty, which begins with lack of opportunity, low income, extends to the well-known miseries of economic and nutritional poverty and leads new generations to endure the same conditions.

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 Director/PIU head

Job Requirements:

Required Education degree/ Experience:

Qualifications/ Experience, Skills & Abilities Required:

Bachelor degree in Engineering, specialized in survey and Design (preference will be given to Masters).
Experience 5 Years 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 Four 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 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 international organizations and NGO at least 3 years.
Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance and lead and guide others
Fluent in Dari and Pashto.

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 (1411/020/HRCSD/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