WASH Site Engineer and Community Mobilizer

Position Title: WASH Site Engineer and Community Mobilizer

2025-07-20 Daikondi Full Time 2

Job Location:	Daikondi
Nationality:	National
Category:	Engineering
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As Per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	NQA/091 - 092
No. Of Jobs:	2
City:	Daikondi Districts

Organization:	Nai Qala Association (NQA)
Years of Experience:	At least 3 years of experience in construction/development projects within the WASH sector.
Contract Duration:	Project Based Position
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Minimum of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Water Supply Engineering or a related field.
Close date:	2025-07-20

About Nai Qala Association (NQA):

Who we are: NQA is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization. NQA is dedicated to the advancement of education and health in remote and neglected regions of Afghanistan, with a specific focus on and commitment towards women and girls.

Our vision: an educated, healthy and balanced society in which women and men lead together social, cultural and economic changes in an inclusive manner that enable their children - boys and girls- to thrive.

Our mission: improve access to education and health in particular for women and girls of marginalized communities in remote areas of the country: mobilize local communities to build strong and empowered communities and foster change through sustainable development of rural Afghanistan.

NQA implements projects by Afghans, with Afghans and for Afghans. The association is committed to strengthening the dignity, self-confidence and initiative of the population in general, and of women and girls in particular.

For information on our projects, see www.nai-qala.org.

Job Descriptions:

Job Purpose:

To ensure the technically sound, timely, and community-integrated implementation of WASH infrastructure projects by overseeing construction compliance, coordinating stakeholders, mobilizing inclusive community participation, and providing rigorous monitoring and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate with local authorities, community elders, beneficiaries, and partners.
Collect baseline data, conduct needs assessments, and document success stories.
Collaborate in preparing work plans and monitoring operational plans/project timelines.
Supervise all construction stages to ensure compliance with technical specifications, WASH standards, safety protocols, environmental regulations, and quality assurance.
Inspect construction activities to verify alignment with design criteria.
Ensure all construction activities adhere to industry standards, safety guidelines, and legal regulations.
Liaise with contractors and suppliers regarding construction materials and project contracts.
Participate in field meetings and workshops; provide regular project progress updates.
Organize community meetings, focus groups, and training sessions while actively promoting participation from all groups (women, youth, marginalized communities).
Maintain accurate records of activities and outputs.
Support logistical arrangements for community project activities.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and final reports according to official project formats.
Perform additional tasks as required to support project operations.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Supply Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience in construction/development projects within the WASH sector.

Familiarity with and ability to operate surveying equipment such as GPS, Total Station, and Level.
Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Water GEMS.
Ability to manage technical teams and coordinate with beneficiaries and various stakeholders.
Fluency in one of the official languages of the country (Dari/Pashto) and English.
Strong capability in managing technical teams and effectively coordinating with diverse beneficiaries.

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/oS7pCSjbnhdep5K18