The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.

Compliance with Policies:

• Compliance with the IRC WAY (our standards for professional conduct) is a responsibility shared by all involved in delivering on the IRC’s mission. We must abide by the IRC Way and Safeguarding Policies all the time. 
• The IRC has zero tolerance approach to the IRC Code of Conduct including safeguarding violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

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.

• 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

For IRC- Afghanistan Internal Candidates:

(“ The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)

(However, 1 year is a must to complete but to encourage IRCA employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current IRC position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)

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

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/58379?c=rescue

applications received without a given link and/or online system will be disqualified and removed from the entire process. 

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interviews. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post. IRC Afghanistan Country Office, Qala-e-Fathullah, Street # 3, District 10, Old UNOCHA Office, Beside Fatemia Mosque.