Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization APBHO has emerged as a non-governmental, non-political, not-for-profit organization in April 2019 with its long experience as a team (Youth Council) advocating for the rights of communities especially children and women affected by conflicts, and humanitarian crisis in fragile settings.

Most of APBHO’s peacebuilding efforts focus on community-based conflict resolution and environmental peace-building on grass-root level.  APBHO aims to shift repressive gender norms and equip citizens with the skills to resolve any type of differences and conflicts non-violently.

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO) strategically implements sustainable economic empowerment/asset creation, time-critical emergency responses with various commodities including Food and Non-Food Items, research, advocacy, and promotion of peace projects with a cross-cutting focus on youth and women.

Background:

The Afghanistan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO) is implementing the Enhancing Environmental Sustainability and Disaster Resilience in Sar-e-Pul Province through Tree Planting and Gravity-Fed Watershed Management project, aimed to enhance environmental sustainability and disaster resilience in Sar-e-Pul Province through pistachio saplings planting, soil erosion control, and gravity-fed watershed management.

To ensure the successful implementation of the Gravity-Fed Watershed Management and CfW components, APBHO seeks to hire an experienced and dedicated Technical Supervisor (Site Engineer).

Summary of Job Description: The incumbent will be responsible to oversee and monitor the overall construction activities, supervising all personnel on the construction site, providing a safe work site, execute the construction activities of the affiliate to meet the quality, cost, and scheduled goals/targets, managing of staff, and operation technical areas including scheduling time, managing performance, resources supply, and, logistics, and providing technical support and recommendation for personal actions.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervises overall implementation of the project to ensure that technical quality and standards are considered and respected during project implementation.
• Regularly monitor the project progress and maintain onsite quality control.
• Analyze technical reports and provide regular feedback to the Line Manager on the quality and quantity of performance.
• Prepare field reports (monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and on-the-job training) and submit them to the project manager;
• Ensure assistance to the project manager and other technical staff in planning, organizing, and implementing different activities in the province as per Construction standards and organization guidelines and instructions;
• Acting as the key person and/or point of contact for all activities on the construction site, and overseeing daily operations
• Maintain linkage with area representatives /participate in regular community meetings.
• Ensure appropriate equipment and materials needed for the project are available at each site.
• Coordinate and monitor plans with the local authorities to ensure that tasks are carried out appropriately.
• Provide monthly reports and monthly action plans to the project manager;
• Overseeing and coordinating the ordering and delivery of materials and equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Breaking down the costs for each element to ensure that the project remains within budget.
• Ensure building good teamwork enthusiasm and better understanding/coordination among the project management team and local provincial stakeholders
• Prepares reports on project progress and monitoring to facilitate the exchange of information and to document the lessons learned.
• Resolve problems/conflicts that might emerge at the sites or during implementation.
• Represent the project to relevant government departments, maintain regular contact and build good relations with stakeholders and regularly update them on the progress of the project implementation and challenges;
• Being flexible in duty according to the situations of the area and bringing changes in the method of work according to this need.
•  Other tasks as requested by the Project Manager and Programme Manager.

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar working area.
• At least a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Working knowledge of construction tools and equipment.
• Sound knowledge of building codes and construction safety regulations.
• Having proper leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Pro-active approach to solving issues.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to create a supportive working relationship with all project teams.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Auto Cad.
• Able to use Level Machine and GPS

Language Requirements: 

• Fluent in English and local languages.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV/Resume and a letter of interest to jobs@apbho.org with the position's vacancy number (APBHO-SRP-2024-002) In the subject line and no later than March 30, 2024. 11:59 pm.

Download the link to the application form: http://apbho.org/uploads/APBHO-Job-Application-Form.docx

Please write on the subject of your Email the Vacancy Number (APBHO-SRP-2024-002) also avoid sending an attachment of large size (above 2 MB) if you want your application/CV to be considered. Applications with insufficient, incomplete, and inconsistent information to make a determination will not be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the large number of applications, only those short-listed for written test and interview will be contacted.