Construction Engineer Assistant

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
•    No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday 
•    All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
•    Violence against children is no longer tolerated 
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
SCI - Afghanistan
Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.
We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers.
 

ROLE PURPOSE: 
The Construction Engineer Assistant supports the engineering and construction team in implementing irrigation and watershed infrastructure works. The position assists in site supervision, monitoring construction activities, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining project documentation to support timely and efficient project implementation

Key Responsibilities:
1. Site Supervision:
•    Assist the Construction Engineer in supervising construction activities related to irrigation canals, water harvesting structures, watershed Management works, and other civil infrastructure.
•    Monitor daily construction progress and ensure activities are carried out according to approved drawings and specifications.
•    Support the implementation of construction schedules and work plans.
2. Technical Support:
•    Assist in basic surveying, measurements, and layout of construction works.
•    Support quantity measurements and preparation of work progress reports.
•    Help verify materials and ensure they meet project quality standards.
3. Quality Control:
•    Monitor construction quality and report any deviations from technical specifications to the line supervisor.
•    Ensure proper use of materials such as cement, aggregates, pipes, and reinforcement where applicable.
•    Assist in conducting site inspections and documenting findings.

4. Documentation and Reporting:
•    Maintain site records including daily site reports, labour attendance, and material usage logs.
•    Assist in preparing progress reports and submitting them to the line supervisor.
•    Support the preparation of measurement sheets and basic project documentation.
5. Community Coordination:
•    Assist in coordinating with local communities and beneficiaries during construction activities.
•    Support awareness activities related to watershed Management and irrigation infrastructures.
6. Health, Safety, and Environment:
•    Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards on the construction site.
•    Report safety risks and incidents to the line supervisor.
•    Promote environmentally responsible construction practices within watershed areas.
Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience working in irrigation, watershed management, rural infrastructure, or water resource projects.
•    Familiarity with construction monitoring tools and reporting formats.
•    Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred.
•    Priority will be given to the qualified local candidates.
Creativity:
•    Innovative solutions for problem in field 
Integrity:
•    Honest, obedient, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Equal Opportunities 
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Safety & safeguarding policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering.
•    Minimum 3 years of proven work experience in construction or irrigation infrastructure projects for bachelor’s degree and minimum 1 year for master ’s degree.
•    Familiarity with Water GEMS software alongside AutoCAD
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential: 
•    Basic knowledge of civil construction techniques and irrigation systems.
•    Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.
•    Basic surveying and measurement skills.
•    Good organizational and reporting skills.
•    Ability to work in field conditions and remote areas.
•    Good communication and teamwork skills.
•    Practical knowledge in terms of masonry, plumbing, carpentry, and pumping system.
•     knowledge of Excel, Word, and power point.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their update CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.

At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.

Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process.

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