Environmental Health Engineer- Afghan Nationals Only
Ensure effective implementation and supervision of WASH projects
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Overview
Ensure effective implementation and supervision of WASH projects
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, water, sanitation, environmental engineering, or any relevant field of study
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the WASH sector or construction industry
- Experience in implementation of water and hygiene promotion activities
- Able to stay at project sites for some days after security approval
- Experience in using software i.e., MS Office, AutoCAD etc.
- Experience of working with multiple projects at a time
- Experience of managing staff at the field level
- Good knowledge of the social and cultural dynamics of the intervention area
- Good written and spoken English and can speak/understand/write local language
Job Description
- The main responsibility of Environmental Health Engineer is to perform the following activities: - Providing drawings, BoQ and Scope of works for all WASH projects. - Supervision and monitoring of WASH project in Kabul and provinces based on need. - Providing working progress report for WASH projects. - Provide contractor/ stakeholders with technical guidance and assistance during project implementation process. - Checking the quality of all construction materials including concrete and mortar marks, concrete and mortar ingredients quality, steel quality and quantity etc. according to the structure design and drawings. - Supervises the contractor work progress and quality according to the work plan, design, and technical specification. - Control quality of all construction materials and ensure that all the construction activities of the contractor are according to the construction norms and with good quality. - Estimate and measure the completed work progress for each payment according to the payment schedule of supplier contract. - Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports of the project - Conduct field visits to WASH project sites regularly for monitoring work. - Following up the procurement process with supply chain team at field and Kabul level - Conduct meeting with communities, contractors, PRRD, and other stakeholders regarding project progress, challenges and coordination. - Assist the donor focal point for project activities and provide information regarding the project implementation as per the requirement. - Provide technical oversight to the development and implementation of assessments aimed to identify WASH needs and gaps. - Coordinate with EH and quality assurance relevant staff at KBL level to address challenges on timely manner. - Maintain project technical documents /files and share it through online tools with relevant staff. - Ensure that all Water supply activities are finished within the allocated time, budget, and scope - Stay at field for some days after receiving security approval to monitor the work properly. - Participate in WASH Cluster meetings at provincial level regularly to present IRC WASH Activities - Maintain good relationship with community CDCs, PRRD, Citizen charter, DOPH and DOEduc relevant staff - Perform any other duties as required or asked to do by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Having bachelor’s degree in civil, Water, sanitation, environmental engineering, or any other relevant field of study - Having minimum 2-3 years relevant work experience in the WASH sector or construction industry - Experience in implementation of water and hygiene promotion activities. - Able to stay at project sites for some days after security approval - Experience in using software i.e., MS office, AutoCAD etc. - Experience of working with multiple projects at a time - Experience of managing staff at the field level. - Willingness to travel to project implementation areas. - Good knowledge of the social and culture dynamics of the intervention area - Having the skills and ability to work within a team - Good Written and spoken English and can Speak/understand/write local language
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple projects simultaneously. How did you prioritize your tasks? | This question assesses your project management skills and ability to handle pressure. | Provide a specific example, focusing on your prioritization process and outcome. |
| Can you discuss a time when you identified a quality issue in materials? What steps did you take? | This question evaluates your attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach community engagement in project implementation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with technical oversight in WASH projects. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to prioritize safety during project visits? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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