Environmental Health Engineer (Nationals Only)

Ensure high-quality implementation of all WASH-related infrastructure projects.

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Overview

Ensure high-quality implementation of all WASH-related infrastructure projects.

You have:

A university degree in Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required
2–3 years of progressive experience in planning, implementing, and supervising WASH infrastructure projects
Good knowledge of Engineering design software AutoCAD, Water Gems
Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English
Communication and reporting skills
Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet) an advantage

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General Duties

- Ensure high-quality implementation of all WASH-related infrastructure projects, including the establishment of sustainable maintenance systems. - Identify and report infrastructure gaps at project sites, recommending appropriate corrective actions in alignment with Scope of Work (SoW), Bill of Quantities (BoQs), designs, and contract terms. - Collaborate with teams on sanitation and healthcare waste management initiatives as needed. - Coordinate with the supply chain team to track procurement processes and ensure timely delivery of construction materials and equipment. - Conduct regular meetings with contractors, Community Development Councils (CDCs), and school management shuras to review project progress and ensure construction quality. - Conduct meeting with contractors, CDCs and Schools management shuras regarding the progress and quality of construction activities - Lead the selection process for intervention communities in coordination with government stakeholders and other partners. - Lead coordination, technical and facilitation process required for smooth project implementation.

Specific Duties:

- Conduct site surveys, technical assessments, and feasibility studies for water and sanitation infrastructure. - Design and supervise the construction of boreholes, shallow wells, water yard systems, and piped water schemes in line with IRC and donor requirements. - Review and validate engineering drawings, BoQs, and technical documents for all planned construction and rehabilitation works. - Perform water quality testing and analysis at household, health facility, and school levels using standard testing protocols. - Conduct routine field visits to monitor construction activities, ensuring adherence to technical standards, quality control, and health and safety protocols. - Manage contractor performance and ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices. - Lead and document the final handover of infrastructure to communities, including preparation of completion reports and maintenance guidance.

Qualifications

- A university degree in Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required

- 2–3 years of progressive experience in planning, implementing, and supervising WASH infrastructure projects, particularly in rural, remote, or conflict-affected areas. - Good knowledge of Engineering design software AutoCAD, Water Gems, Familiarity or experience with SPHERE Standards

- Communication and reporting skills - Fluency in Pashto, Dari and English - Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet) an advantage - Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you identified a gap in a WASH project and how you addressed it.	This question assesses your problem-solving skills regarding project implementation.	Provide specific examples of the gap, your analysis, and the corrective actions you took.
How do you ensure effective communication with contractors and community stakeholders?	This evaluates your communication and collaboration skills in project management.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you employ for water quality testing and monitoring?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share your experience with engineering design software? How have you applied it in past projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in managing contractors, and how did you resolve them?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss your approach to project documentation and reporting. What practices do you follow?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure community involvement in WASH projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.