Resilience, Environment, and Humanitarian Aid (REHA) is a national NGO registered with the Afghan Ministry of Economy, specializing in environmental protection, climate change, disaster risk reduction, and cross-cutting areas such as agriculture, livelihood support, and humanitarian assistance. REHA employs a balanced approach, combining “hard” interventions (e.g., infrastructure, resource management) with “soft” interventions (e.g., capacity building, advocacy) to address the needs of communities affected by climate and humanitarian crises.

REHA’s unique strengths include designing and implementing advocacy campaigns, conducting capacity-building training, performing risk and vulnerability assessments, developing policies, and raising awareness. These efforts are complemented by physical interventions and community empowerment and development initiatives aimed at building resilience against natural and man-made disasters, emergencies, and climate change impacts.

With over 19 years of expertise, REHA’s team excels in climate change governance, disaster risk management, and environmental protection, supported by strong capabilities in program management, organizational strengthening, and financial and operational oversight.

About the Project:

The COMTREE project is a community-driven initiative in Nangarhar and Badakhshan aimed at planting 12,000 forest and fruit trees to strengthen environmental resilience and socio-economic development. Beyond the plantation, it integrates sustainable land management, climate-smart agriculture, gender-responsive participation, and livelihood creation. The project emphasizes community ownership through Village Development Committees and capacity-building programs, while water conservation and irrigation systems ensure long-term sustainability. With robust monitoring and adaptive management, COMTREE seeks to enhance ecosystem services, generate green jobs, empower communities, and deliver measurable climate and socio-economic impacts under the leadership of a technically skilled and strategic Site Engineer.

The Site Engineer will provide technical expertise and on-site supervision focused on land preparation, irrigation advisory, and agricultural improvements for the COMTREE project. Reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent will play a critical role in guiding proper land leveling, soil conservation, irrigation scheduling, and the application of climate-smart agricultural practices to ensure the healthy establishment and growth of forests and plants.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Land Preparation and Technical Advisory

• Lead technical guidance on land leveling, contouring, terracing, and soil conservation to optimize plantation success.
• Provide recommendations on irrigation methods, water management, and soil fertility enhancement aligned with project goals.
• Advise nursery teams and communities on best practices for site preparation and planting.

2. Field Supervision and Support

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress of land preparation and plantation activities, ensuring quality and technical accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with agricultural/horticultural specialists, community members, and Village Development Committees to address technical challenges.

3. Capacity Building

• Support training sessions for community members and project staff on agricultural land management, irrigation practices, and maintenance techniques.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer of climate-smart agriculture principles to enhance sustainability.

4. Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation

• Collect and analyze data on land preparation quality, irrigation efficiency, and plant survival rates.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and provide inputs to the Project Manager for adaptive project management.

5. Coordination and Collaboration

• Liaise with local authorities, communities, and project teams to ensure integrated and participatory implementation of agricultural activities.
• Suggest improvements or innovations for agricultural infrastructure and land management as needed.

Key Deliverables:

• Effective land leveling and soil conservation practices implemented across project sites.
• Technical advisory reports and field supervision documentation submitted on time.
• Enhanced community capacity in land preparation and irrigation best practices.
• Regular monitoring data supporting plantation survival and growth.

• At least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Irrigation Engineering is required, a master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Proven expertise in land preparation, leveling, contouring, terracing, and soil conservation techniques for agricultural and environmental projects.
• Strong technical understanding of irrigation systems, including design, water distribution management, and climate-smart irrigation scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience in agriculture-based infrastructure development, such as farm-to-market access, water channels, and soil stabilization structures.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, design layouts, and implement site plans ensuring compliance with project standards and environmental safeguards.
• Hands-on experience in field supervision, quality control, and technical monitoring of agricultural and land management activities.
• Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and environmental protection practices relevant to dryland and semi-arid areas.
• Proven skills in data collection, technical reporting, and documentation aligned with donor and organizational requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate with communities, local authorities, and technical teams effectively.
• Proficiency in Auto CAD, GIS basics, or other relevant engineering and mapping software is an advantage.
• Fluency in local languages (Dari and Pashto) and English, with the ability to produce clear technical reports.
• Willingness to travel extensively to field sites and work in remote and challenging environments under minimal supervision.

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Note (3): Only qualified candidates will be short-listed.

Note (4): Qualified applicants, who are meeting those criteria and skills, highly encouraged to apply through this online form: https://forms.gle/jDHGHpf1ay3YQ1K28

• REHA is committed to promoting diversity as well as ensuring an equal employment opportunity for each applicant candidate, regardless of their age, color, race, religion, disability, gender or ethnicity among others.
• REHA is committed to ensure equal employment opportunities for both male and female, and we encourage females to apply.
• REHA has zero-level tolerance towards any type and scale of discrimination including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, corruption and any other misconduct and misbehavior.
• REHA as an environmental organization strictly adheres to environmental protection principles and makes every effort to ensure its carbon footprint at the least possible level and encourage others as well to respect this policy.
• REHA is committed towards a transparent, open and fair recruitment process.