Structural Engineer

Date Posted: Oct 18, 2023

Job Detail

Location:

Kabul
Company:

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

#90
Experience:

5 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Oct 31, 2023

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About Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)

NCA is one of the largest aid organisations in the Nordic region. NCA have 21 country offices across Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, including four joint country offices and other partner organisations. Our mandate is to save lives and seek justice. We do this by working with long-term development programmes, humanitarian interventions and advocacy toward decision-makers to address the root causes of injustice, poverty and power imbalance. Our work is undertaken closely with local civil society partners and other NGOs. NCA Afghanistan is currently working on Climate Resilient WASH, Climate Smart Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response, Learning and Social Development, Integrated Community Resilience Action (ICRA) project and Civil Society capacity building.

Job Description

As a structural engineer, you will be crucial in designing and implementing water resources infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the efficient and sustainable utilisation of water resources for agricultural purposes. Your expertise will contribute to developing vital infrastructure projects to promote water conservation and efficient irrigation practices.

NCA seeks a highly competent self-starter who can set personal goals, train themselves, independently identify solutions, and build an efficient team. The post-holder is articulate and can work across all departments and CSO partner organisations.

Main tasks and responsibilities for this position:

Structural design - utilise your expertise to design check dams, micro dams and other water retention structures, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards.
Irrigation canal design - develop efficient and cost-effective irrigation canal systems, considering factors such as terrain, water flow, and environmental impact.
Water distribution networks - design and optimise agriculture water distribution networks to ensure a reliable and equitable supply of water to farms and agricultural lands.
Hydraulic analysis - conduct hydraulic modelling and analysis to determine the flow rates, pressure, and water distribution within the designed system.
Material selection - specify appropriate materials and construction techniques to ensure the longevity and sustainability of water infrastructure projects.
Regulatory compliance - ensure that all designs and construction plans adhere to local and national regulations, environmental standards and safety guidelines.
Risk assessment - identify potential risks associated with hydraulic projects and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the long-term integrity and functionality of dams and canals.
Project management — oversees the planning, scheduling, and execution of micro dams and canal construction activities.
Budgeting and cost control - prepare project budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure projects are completed within the allocated financial resources.
Quality assurance - implement quality control measures to ensure that construction activities are carried out to meet MRRD and civil engineering standards and project specifications.
Documentation - maintain detailed project records, including design plans, progress reports and as-built documentation.
Community engagement - foster positive relationships with the local communities and stakeholders. Address concerns, communicate project benefits, and ensure community participation when necessary.
Environmental impact assessment - conduct an environmental impact assessment to minimise adverse effects on ecosystems and natural resources while maximising the positive environmental aspects of the project.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

At least five years hands-on experience in designing and implementing civil engineering projects that includes chick dams, construction and irrigation canals.

Strong understanding of civil engineering standards, environment regulations and sustainable engineering practices

Demonstrated experience implementing projects funded by UN agencies, USAID, European Commission/European Union, J ICA, etc.

Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, SAP2000, ETABS, and HECRAS.

Proven track record in budgeting and cost control practices. Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality in engineering projects.

Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable Proven experience in hydraulic system design and project management, focusing on chick dams, irrigation canals and agriculture-related projects. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and make critical decisions Excellent report writing skills and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to meet deadlines.

Good strategic planning abilities

Good time management and organisational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

All qualified candidates are requested to open the given link and follow the instructions:

Applications will only be accepted via the following link:

https://ncaco.recman.no/job.php?job_id=348708

NCA does not charge or have any registered agents for job application or any form of paid priority listing. Application through the supplied web link is completely free.

Submission Email:

Please check submission guideline.

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