Call for CVs: Engineering & Infrastructure (EI) Experts

Adroit Associates is a locally rooted social impact firm specializing in four core domains: Research and Analysis; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL); Institutional Strengthening; and Engineering & Infrastructure Advisory (EIA). Established in 2009, we combine conflict-resilient local expertise with rigorous, data-driven methods to design and deliver solutions that create lasting impact in complex and fragile environments.

Headquartered in the United States, with country offices in Afghanistan and Ethiopia, Adroit brings together a global team of professionals who share a deep commitment to driving positive change. Our on-the-ground presence, local partnerships, and strong field logistics enable us to generate reliable evidence, navigate challenging contexts, and support clients in making informed, impact-focused decisions.

We work with governments, civil society organizations, international aid and development agencies, and the private sector to deliver tailored, high-quality services. Leveraging advanced analytics, robust management systems, and technology-enabled collaboration, we help our clients design, implement, and scale interventions that are effective, inclusive, and sustainable for the communities they serve.

Adroit Associates invites qualified Engineering & Infrastructure (EI) professionals to apply for inclusion in our Engineering Subject-Matter Expert (SME) Pool for Afghanistan, supporting immediate and upcoming donor-funded assignments.

This call is linked to prospective future projects, including infrastructure assessments, engineering design, rehabilitation planning, feasibility studies, and climate-resilient infrastructure initiatives across multiple regions. Selected experts will be prioritized for short- and medium-term consultancies that are expected to commence on short notice.

This opportunity is ideal for engineering professionals who want to contribute to high-impact infrastructure and resilience work in complex and fragile contexts while engaging with a trusted and established consulting firm.

Why Work with Adroit Associates?

By joining Adroit Associates’ engineering & infrastructure expert pool, you will:

• Contribute to High-Impact Work: Support the planning, design, and rehabilitation of critical infrastructure across humanitarian, development, and resilience programs.
• Access to Immediate & Upcoming Assignments: Be prioritized for rapid deployment to short-term and medium-term engineering consultancies.
• Expand Your Professional Network: Collaborate with experienced national and international engineers, donors, and implementing partners.
• Strengthen Your Profile: Engage in diverse technical assignments across sectors, project phases, and geographies.
• Work with a Trusted Firm: Join an ISO-certified organization with a strong track record in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking experienced engineering and infrastructure professionals with demonstrated experience working in Afghanistan or comparable fragile contexts, particularly those who are deployment-ready and comfortable operating in complex environments.

Core Technical Expertise (one or more of the following):

• Architectural and engineering design
• Structural design and analysis
• CAD / BIM modeling and technical visualization
• Building code compliance and safety assessments
• Agricultural and rural infrastructure design
• Irrigation systems and water management
• Hydrology and water resource planning
• Greenhouse and controlled environment infrastructure design
• Drought mitigation and irrigation rehabilitation
• Geotechnical investigations and soil mechanics
• Infrastructure feasibility studies, BOQs, and cost estimates
• Climate-resilient and disaster-risk-informed infrastructure design

Sectoral Experience (strong asset):

• Agriculture & Rural Infrastructure
• Water Resources & Irrigation
• Climate-Resilient Infrastructure & DRR
• Food Security & Livelihoods Infrastructure
• Public Buildings & Community Facilities
• Environment, Energy & Natural Resource Management
• Infrastructure Rehabilitation in Fragile Contexts

Types of Assignments

Rostered experts may be engaged for:

• Short-term and medium-term engineering and infrastructure consultancies
• Infrastructure assessments, feasibility studies, and technical due diligence
• Engineering design, drawings, and technical specifications
• Rehabilitation and climate-resilient infrastructure planning
• Field missions, site inspections, and quality assurance
• Technical reporting and presentation of findings
• Training, coaching, and mentoring of local engineers and partners

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in engineering discipline
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the listed roles or comparable fragile contexts
• Languages: Professional proficiency in English; fluency in Dari and Pashto languages required
• Key Skills:
  • Strong technical analysis and report-writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
  • Willingness and ability to travel to field locations, subject to security conditions
  • High ethical standards, including safety, safeguarding, and compliance requirements
  • Familiarity with donor-funded infrastructure projects (UN agencies, World Bank, EU, FCDO, etc.)
• Professional Mindset: Practical, collaborative, adaptive, and committed to quality and sustainability

Interested candidates should email the following:

1. Updated CV (max 5–7 pages; highlighting relevant engineering experience)

2. Daily rate (AFN/USD)

3. Availability status (full-time, part-time, or on-call)

Submission Email: jobs@adroitassociates.org
Email Subject (Mandatory): Engineering & Infrastructure SME Pool  – Afghanistan
Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are strongly encouraged.