ACTED
Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas. ACTED goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and its 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, ACTED puts local territories at the center and provides a tailored support to local needs.
Job Summary
- The main task of this position (Site Engineer –WASH and Infrastructure) is the implementation and follow-up on a day-to-day basis of rehabilitation and construction activities over the period of the program. The Site Engineer will contribute to construction/and some social activities planned under the various results of the program especially WASH, shelter and hub schools’ rehabilitation and may be called upon to support on Acted’s general operations beyond the scope of the project of focus.
- Mainly focus and manage projects technical issue belong to infrastructure projects survey, design, monitoring and evaluation of sub-projects and monitoring and evaluation of projects and technical training to Cooperative/CDCs members/project focal groups/ village stakeholders in terms of their projects.
- Implemented successfully the field level Infra program activities in his intervention area of Responsibility.
- To ensure that sustainable systems are set in place for longer term operation and maintenance of all Infra and sanitation activities, including the provision of all necessary training
- Supervising construction and rehabilitation works, and ensuring works are carried out as per set standards. In particular, Conduct daily visits to the construction sites to:
- Inspect the technical quality of ongoing construction projects and use of built infrastructure;
- Monitor changes in the technical performance affecting personnel, the schedule, deliverables, and price or costs;
- Monitor the contractor's performance;
- Provide technical direction to the contractors and ensure that contractor personnel have required resources, skills and capacity. All contractor deficiencies and failures shall be brought to the attention of the Area Coordinator and relevant Program Managers.
- Undertake technical assessment, designs and estimates for infrastructure projects.
- Participate in project planning discussions and give valuable inputs at various stages including survey, structural analysis, estimations and implementation.
- Review, evaluate, and make professional recommendations concerning engineering feasibility of plans developed.
- Follow ACTED's engineering monitoring and evaluation tools for regular supervision of infrastructure projects.
- Supervise projects in coordination with government or local technical personnel and in collaboration with the Provincial Engineers.
- Ensure, with the assistance of Project Management, that environmental and sustainability issues are considered in the program design, and that all constructions and rehabilitations consider gender mainstreaming points and include participation of affected populations.
- Coordinate and provide technical support to engineering teams on implementation of different infrastructure projects.
- Send reports to area/capital office and relevant departments in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties requested by his/her supervisor.
Key responsibilities of ACTED Jobs in Kunduz, (Site Engineer WASH and Infrastructure):
- Assessment, survey, design, proposal writing and implementation of all projects as evaluation and monitoring of rehabilitation and construction work in related community projects.
- Daily site visit and monitoring and give technical advice to the field tech team and communities
- Make sure the Implementation of the projects according to the approved timetable plan.
- Trains the skill / Unskilled workers and CDC members and quality, workmanship controls and the volume of work with number of workers.
- In coordination with the selected village beneficiaries, communities/committees, design the related construction systems and ensure technical design adapted to the village’s background or situation.
- With committee and communities identified advice and select the construction locations, ensure of the safety, stabilities, DRR measures and appropriate of the related constructions.
- Design the technical training module adapted to the areas on technical part for the committees/communities or government counterpart.
- Provide technical trainings and maintenance of the constructions to the committees and communities including ACTED staffs.
- Prepare construction check list and design the construction needs forms for committees/communities of each village constructions.
- Participate in organize with external and government inspector visits.
- Coordinate closely with local authorities, village leaders, township, committees and other stakeholders for smooth running for construction sites.
- Follow of the payment used for the constructions with committees/communities and advice.
- Ensure that the designs are cost effective and relevant to the context/ environment in which they are planned
- Ensure, as far as possible, that designs include DRR components and with local materials;
- Work closely with the team to ensure proper technical supervision of ACTED programs in the area of implementation;
- Provide written and oral reports with explanations of the designs and description of the construction process, monitoring outcomes;
- Ensure that all project activities are in accordance with budgetary constraints and being implemented on schedule within the particular area/province
- Ensure the shelter-latrine-sanitation and hygiene practice in the project is implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with country and international standards
- Handing over/ the final completion report for each shelter and target area shelter project and filling documents;
- Review field /correct /participate area pre-tender process.
- Assist the Project team/log with post-tender negotiations with Contractors and advise on cost savings from alternative construction methods
- Managing field staff and team leaders, agreeing work plans, indicators and reports and ensuring they are properly trained and equipped to do their tasks
- Problem solving activities related to a defined area, such as a limited geographical area or limited programme sectional area using professional or technical knowledge
- Keep and share to line manages all the beneficiaries related records (cash grant, payments, milestones and physical progress) within the target locations
- Make sure compliance and transparency mechanism along with AMEU department
- Prepare the weekly plan himself belongs to the field team and share to Line manager.
- Prepare weekly reports to the Line manager with detailing progress and challenges;
- Any other assignment as may be required by the Line manager.
- Program related functional support with FLATS
- Program side inputs to assist to develop technical documents to tender from the area
- Participate/Analyse in the tender process and assist to finalize all the evaluation related to the program-Area level or as assigned by the line manager
- Maintain and update program files in the field office
- Inform line manager wherever the program facing challenges.
- Review and confirm all payment /completion of the works as line manager guidance/ finance procedures
Job Requirment
- University degree in civil engineering, or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in lead positions in development program management.
- Demonstrated budget management skills; good report writing and critical thinking skills
- Excellent Dari, Pashto and English language skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computer office applications and email, especially engineering software programs.
- Strong educational, livelihoods, business development, marketing and leadership skills.
- Ability to regularly travel to the project sites for doing field work.
- Should be familiar with the area’s culture, traditions and sensitivities.
- Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.
- Able to provide clear and brief monthly, quarterly and final project reports.
Submission Guideline
- Those who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria should send their updated CVs to the below submission email:
- Kindly mention the Vacancy number, and position title in the subject line or your application may not be considered.
- Please do not send heavy size documents (i.e., Tazkira, Education documents, work certificates)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment.
- No CV will be considered after the closing date.
- Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given first preference for this position.
Acted is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.
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Country
Afghanistan
City
Qunduz
