WASH and Construction Engineer (Subject to Donor's Approval)

The Afghanistan Social Improvement Organization (ASIO) is a non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2010. Registered with the Ministry of Economy under registration number 1579, ASIO operates as a domestic NGO. Committed to compliance with Afghanistan’s government laws, rules, and regulations, ASIO also adheres to donor guidelines and regulations.

ASIO considers itself accountable to the government of Afghanistan, partnering agencies, and the communities it serves. Our mission is to provide developmental and humanitarian services to those in need, regardless of their race, political affiliation, ethnicity, religion, or any other dependency.

Our Objectives:

• Creating a Productive Work Environment: ASIO aims to foster a highly productive work environment and professional relations. We encourage open and honest communication among our employees.
• Employee Growth and Capacity Building: We provide opportunities for growth through in-house trainings, workshops, and exposure to other agencies and organizations. By enriching their capacity and skills, our employees actively contribute to the development of education systems, agricultural productivity, livestock production, vocational training, and construction projects.
• Standard Quality Services: ASIO is dedicated to improving the livelihoods of the needy people in our country. We strive to provide standard quality services that positively impact their lives.

Gender-Inclusive Policies: ASIO has established a set of policies to guide employees in creating a suitable work environment for all genders.

Areas of Expertise: ASIO is renowned for its expertise in implementing livelihood programs, agricultural development, animal husbandry healthcare, skill improvement training for internally displaced persons (IDPs), education projects, and construction initiatives. Our team of experts plays a crucial role in achieving our organizational goals.

Join ASIO and be part of a dynamic team committed to make a difference in the lives of Afghan communities.

Position Overview

The role focuses on assessing WASH and construction needs, planning and implementing infrastructure projects, ensuring quality control, training and capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, reporting. It emphasizes accountability, collaboration, creativity, and integrity while integrating cross‑cutting issues such as gender, child protection, disability inclusion, and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Needs Assessment

• Conduct technical assessments of water, sanitation, and construction facilities to be rehabilitated or build in target locations through feasibility studies, household surveys, focus group discussions, and site visits.
• Lead the technical aspects of needs assessments and contribute to the selection of target communities and WASH facilities, engaging with key community members.

Planning and Implementation

• Develop work specifications and construction designs to support procurement, quotations, and activity follow‑up for WASH infrastructure in public institutions and communities (e.g., sanitation facilities, drinking water systems such as rainwater harvesting, wells, boreholes, pipe networks, reservoirs, and treatment units).
• Ensure timely follow‑up using procurement trackers, stock trackers, and distribution plans.
• Provide technical training to community volunteers, Water Sanitation User Committees, local staff, and contractors on construction, operation, and maintenance of WASH facilities.
• Prepare technical inputs for purchase orders and tender documents.
• Oversee quality control of construction materials, supervise contractors and staff, ensure site safety, validate progress, and coordinate with administration/logistics for payments.
• Design and deliver training programs for household, school, and community‑level WASH projects.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Verify that construction and rehabilitation meet ASIO’s quality standards using checklists, contracts, and approved designs/BOQs.
• Prepare weekly reports with data on beneficiaries, activities, and photographic documentation of construction phases.
• Conduct water quality analyses (residual chlorine, bacteriological tests) at household, community, school, and healthcare levels to evaluate treatment effectiveness and supply standards.

Reporting:

• Provide weekly written updates and daily briefings to the line manager.
• Produce detailed monthly, quarterly, and final reports in line with organizational policy.

Integration and Cross‑Cutting Issues

• Collaborate with ASIO colleagues across WASH and non‑WASH sectors to ensure integrated interventions.
• Mainstream gender, child protection, disability inclusion, environmental sustainability, and other cross‑cutting concerns into WASH activities, ensuring the needs of vulnerable groups are addressed.

Capacity Building

• Identify training opportunities for ASIO staff and partners, serving as a mentor and role model.
• Map and train skilled masons and laborers, and orient construction teams and contractors on child safeguarding.

Representation, Advocacy, and Organizational Learning

• Coordinate ASIO’s work with government and other agencies, representing the organization in inter‑agency forums.
• Advocate for adherence to humanitarian standards, including the Sphere Charter, UN guidelines, and Codes of Conduct.

Behaviors (Values in Practice)

• Take responsibility for decisions, resource management, and role‑modeling ASIO values.
• Hold teams and partners accountable, supporting their development and applying consequences when results are not achieved.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, partners, and communities.
• Demonstrate honesty, transparency, and the highest ethical standards.

Education

• Bachelor’s in civil engineering.

Experience

• professional experience of minimum 5 years in the field of construction, including 1 year in WASH sector with NGOs.

SKILLS:

• Practical knowledge in terms of masonry, plumbing, carpentry, and pumping system. 
• Knowledge of using Auto cad and Archie cad.
• Knowledge of preparation of estimates/BOQ.
• Planning and organizational skills. 
• Good knowledge of supervision techniques.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Community mobilization skills. 
  
  

Behavioral Competencies

• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ASIO’s safeguarding principles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Non‑judgmental, respectful, and culturally sensitive behavior when interacting with communities and suppliers.

Organizational Responsibilities: 

Notice to Applicants: Please be aware that as part of our commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct, all candidates applying for a position with our organization will be subject to comprehensive background and reference checks. This is to verify the accuracy of the information provided and assess suitability for the role. In addition, we place a strong emphasis on ethical behavior and integrity in our work environment. As such, adherence to our code of conduct forms an integral part of our annual performance appraisal process. We encourage all prospective applicants to bear this in mind when applying.

Policy Adherence

Adhere to the Code of Conduct, all applicable policies of the ASIO, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law.

Fraud prevention:

Committed to fraud prevention, detection, reporting and fraud risk reduction as per ASIO policies and procedures, donor regulations and local laws.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA):

The Afghanistan Social Improvement Organization (ASIO) strictly prohibits any form of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by its staff towards the individuals they serve. Such actions are in direct violation of the universally recognized norms, values, principles, and standards that form the foundation of our organization. The responsibility of safeguarding against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) lies with everyone, and all potential candidates must adhere to ASIO’s PSEA Policy without exception. Consequently, candidates under consideration will be subjected to thorough reference and background checks concerning any past incidents of sexual exploitation and abuse. They may also be asked to furnish additional information as part of the selection process. 

Compliance & Ethics:

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout and within Afghanistan Social Improvement Organization “ASIO”. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of within Afghanistan Social Improvement Organization “ASIO” and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.  Conducts tasks with the highest level of integrity. 

Safeguarding:

It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. We must ensure that our staff and partners do not engage in any conduct that could harm or exploit these individuals. This includes sexual exploitation and abuse, neglect or abuse of children and adults at risk, and any form of human trafficking.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) through the following link: https://hrms.asio.org.af/jobs/4

Please ensure that the position title and vacancy number are included in the subject line (e.g., WASH and Construction Engineer - ASIO26/0079  ), applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or interview. If you do not hear from us within two to three weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful.

Note: Do not attach a separate cover letter, educational diplomas, or experience letters.

Dear Applicant,

Afghanistan Social Improvement Organization never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to Afghanistan Social Improvement Organization “ASIO: at the email address hotline@asio.org.af . 

Please note that:

• ASIO commits to a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.
• ASIO will conduct his recruitment on the base of need only.
• Only HR department will contact you during the recruitment process.
• ASIO has the option to retain your application information in its candidate database and may suggest alternative positions that align with your qualifications, in addition to the one you originally applied for.
• Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the criteria will be contacted & applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

Equal Opportunities:

Afghanistan Social Improvement Organization “ASIO” is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment at Afghanistan Social Improvement Organization are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. Afghanistan Social Improvement Organization participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.