Project Engineer

ARWEO is a nonprofit organization with a visionary focus on the rehabilitation and protection of vulnerable communities in Afghanistan. ARWEO has a strategic goal of assisting the lifesaving and immediate needs of the marginalized population including IDPs, refugees, and host communities in eastern, central, and northern regions. ARWEO has a history of 22 years implemented 86 projects with 65% of projects in education, protection, food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. ARWEO is dedicated to transforming the lives of marginalized children including boys and girls, particularly those with immediate education, protection, and humanitarian needs, and those belonging to IDP, refugee, and host communities in the affected provinces of Afghanistan.

Summary:

The Project Engineer will provide technical leadership and supervision for all engineering components of the project. The position will ensure the quality of construction and technical works, coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, monitor progress, review technical documents, and provide timely technical advice to project management

Key Responsibilities:

·        Review project designs, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and technical documents.

·        Check dimensions, quantities, materials, workmanship, and construction methods.

·        Monitor construction progress against the approved schedule.

·        Identify defects, technical problems, delays, and deviations and recommend corrective actions.

·        Ensure proper testing and inspection of construction materials and completed works.

·        Verify completed works before certification or acceptance.

·        Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and technical teams.

·        Review contractor work plans, methodologies, and schedules.

·        Monitor contractor compliance with contractual and technical requirements.

·        Review contractor invoices and measurement sheets against actual completed works.

·        Verify quantities and quality before recommending payment.

·        Maintain records of contractor performance and site instructions.

·        Support resolution of technical and contractual issues.

·        Establish and maintain appropriate quality-control procedures for engineering activities.

·        Ensure construction materials meet approved specifications.

·        Conduct or supervise inspections and required technical tests.

·        Maintain inspection records and quality-control documentation.

·        Identify non-conforming works and ensure corrective action is taken.

·        Ensure completed infrastructure meets required quality and functionality standards.

·        Monitor physical progress of engineering activities.

·        Prepare regular technical and site progress reports.

·        Document site observations, challenges, decisions, and corrective actions.

·        Maintain updated project drawings, measurements, inspection reports, and technical records.

·        Provide technical inputs to monthly, quarterly, and final project reports.

·        Report significant delays, risks, defects, or safety concerns promptly to the Project Manager.

·        Ensure construction activities follow appropriate health and safety procedures.

·        Monitor contractors' compliance with site safety requirements.

·        Identify and report safety hazards.

·        Promote safe working practices among contractors and project staff.

·        Ensure appropriate environmental protection measures are implemented.

·        Support compliance with organizational safeguarding and environmental policies.

·        Coordinate with project management, government authorities, communities, contractors, and other stakeholders on technical matters.

·        Participate in technical meetings and site meetings.

·        Explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders when required.

·        Coordinate with relevant authorities for inspections, approvals, and technical requirements.

·        Address community concerns related to engineering and construction activities.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

·        At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in construction, infrastructure, rehabilitation, or development projects.

·        Experience in site supervision and contractor management.

·        Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, BOQs, specifications, measurements, and construction practices.

·        Experience with project scheduling and progress monitoring.

·        Knowledge of relevant construction standards and quality-control procedures.

·        Good computer skills, including MS Office and relevant engineering software such as AutoCAD.

·        Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

·        Ability to prepare clear technical reports.

·        Fluency in English and relevant local languages, as required.

·        Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites

Skills:

·        Strong understanding of educational methodologies and curriculum development.

·        Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·        Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including teachers, community members, and local authorities.

·        Proficiency in local languages (Dari, Uzbaki and Pashto) is highly desirable.

Working Conditions:

·        The Project Engineer will be based in Faryab with frequent travel to project sites within the province.

·        The position may require working outside of regular hours to accommodate training schedules

Protection From Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Commitment:

ARWEO has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse. All employees are expected to comply with our PSEA policy. This includes:

·        Undergoing PSEA training

·        Signing a self-declaration form

·        Participating in reference checks that include questions on PSEA

·       Reporting any suspected cases of sexual exploitation and abuse

Safeguarding:

·        Uphold and promote ARWEOI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.

·        Consistent with ARWEO’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with ARWEO are as safe as possible.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter without educational documents to hr@arweo.org.af

Note: Applications without mentioning the Position Title & Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email will NOT be considered.

Females are particularly encouraged to apply

"The Project Engineer will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"