OCHR is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization implementing relief, stabilization, and development programs across Afghanistan. OCHR’s primary advocacy and existence is based on reducing the suffering of Afghanistan’s most vulnerable groups and providing the tools and resources needed to increase their self-sufficiency, focusing on addressing the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster. OCHR collaborates with a wide range of partners and donors, local organizations, and many others to deliver sustainable services aligned with SDGs and UN triple nexus i.e. to interlink humanitarian, development, and peace.

OCHR program planning and theory of change mainly focus to achieve A-SDGs i.e. its institutional setup and policy documents is founded to recognize and interlink sustainable development and relevant ongoing processes.

Since its establishment, throughout the years OCHR has developed an integrated strategic approach, which addresses the needs of vulnerable people living both in humanitarian and development settings. OCHR's key programmatic and strategic priorities in Afghanistan are;

• Education.
• Health.
• Food Security through agricultural development and livestock.
• Water Sanitation and Hygiene-WASH.
• Peace, justice and social development through public awareness and human rights, promoting right-based approaches.
• Clean energy and environment.

OCHR differ widely in its program planning and strategies—contributing in long-term interventions concerning humanitarian response and sustainable development, and specifically focuses on the ultra-poor communities of Afghanistan enabling them to develop sustainable livelihood through microfinance and re-integration into society.

The WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Officer is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, supervision, and quality assurance of WASH services in the targeted districts of Sar e Pul province. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the successful delivery of sustainable and cost-effective WASH interventions, in accordance with national and international standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare technical designs and detailed construction specifications for water supply and sanitation facilities.
• Develop and review design documents, engineering drawings, technical calculations, cost estimates, and bills of quantities (BOQs).
• Ensure designs align with relevant local, national, and international standards for water supply systems and sanitation facilities.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and option analyses to support project planning and decision-making processes.
• Supervise construction activities on-site to ensure adherence to approved designs, quality standards, technical specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee contractors' work and ensure compliance with safety protocols, construction schedules, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor the progress of construction works and sanitation-hygiene promotion interventions, identify potential delays or issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to WASH technical assistants and hygiene promotors involved in the project.
• Maintain accurate records of hygiene component beneficiaries, construction activities, material usage, and work progress for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, site inspection reports, and technical documentation to the WASH Project Manager.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including government authorities, community representatives, and partner organizations to ensure effective project implementation.
• Support the commissioning and testing of completed infrastructure, ensuring all systems are fully operational and meet design specifications.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the WASH Project Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in the design and supervision of WASH projects.
• Strong knowledge of WASH sector standards and practices, including urban and rural infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, WaterCAD, EPANET, or similar tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote project locations as required.

All applicants must specify the province for which they are applying in the subject line of their application email, as well as in their CV and cover letter. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the application being disregarded.

 Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted once your CV is received, followed by a written test and interview.

The subject line must read WASH Officer OCHR/008/2025.

Non-compliance with the submission guidelines may lead to the rejection of your application for the position you have applied.

House 37, Street No. 3, Adjacent to Dawat University District 05, Kabul, Afghanistan