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Job Description:

Responsible for a wide range and variety of engineering activities including feasibility studies of the cash for work project and small construction works of project at site level within established scope:

• To perform regular site inspection and supervision of the cash for work project activities within the district level
• To perform feasibility assessment survey if required in the proposed locations and suggest proper cash for work intervention on the site level.
• To prepare general site sketches through assessment survey and collect quality photos of the selected locations for further desk review.
• To collect the geotechnical data and do assessment of the project prior to its design.
• To collect hydrological data (water discharge, water table, annual flood reports of river, and channel flow) and other required data as directed by design engineer for designing the required structure.
• To estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or laborers to determine project feasibility as per the project scope.
• To carry out site assessment of the area prior to commencement of small construction works and ensure availability of quality construction materials.
• Prepare plans and schedule for projects delivery and regular analysis of all schedule trends.
• To estimate the day-to-day requirement of construction materials, tools and equipment at site and issue requests to concerned personnel to deliver material to site on time.
• To keep of Record laborers (skilled and unskilled) and all material delivered/ used in site on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Quality control of material and workmanship to ensure the work is according to design, specifications and within the planned timeline.
• To perform setting out the design layout, stake out, establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide the small construction works.
• To liaise with government authorities, line departments, CDCs, and community elders at provincial level, propose alternative solutions for the problems that may arise during all the stages of the project.
• In close coordination with the regional office, Project Suprevsior, Senior Engineer or program head.
• Place and supervise skilled and unskilled labor, administer, and manage financial aspects of the project in the field.
• To submit various reports, including daily reports/weekly/monthly and quarterly with pictures when needed and mandatory weekly progress reports from the field.
• To oversee the project’s work progress.
• Inform the Program Manager/director and supervisor on major issues affecting the project activities and provide recommendations to ensure optimal quality of all the project schedules.
• Apply safety rules to prevent safety incidents at site and make sure the project is executed in environmental rules and regulations.
• Support mechanisms to increase the community participation in a potential decision-making process regarding the project identification and planning in the target villages.
• In collaboration with engineering and project team provide awareness and technical information regarding the potential project in the targeted areas.

Additional Duties;

• Provide any other required technical assistance to the project team as requested.
• Flexibility to move from one location to another as requested by the Programme Manager/Director.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Provide basic on the job training to skilled and unskilled laborers in the project site.
• Facilitate and encourage participation of all community members during all stages of the project.

 Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 3

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Skills:

• Having Knowledge of using Survey Engineering tools such as Total station, level machine, GPS and few other popular tools
• Having Knowledge of Planning and scheduling software’s such as MS project
• Knowledge in MS Office, Auto Cad and other construction related software.
• Must be willing to go earlier and work late hours in assigned areas.

Must be willing to work overtime if required including Saturdays

Skills Required

• computer skills
• Fluency in a local language

Submission Guideline:

Please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@dhsa.af clearly mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line DHSA/KDR - Field Engineer (14-22)Application without subject line will not be considered.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
DHSA/TKG is an equal opportunity employer and both genders are urged to apply.

Local Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

jobs@dhsa.af