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Site Engineer/ Quality Assurance Engineer

dar-e-sofe

  • Organization: SCA - Swedish Committee for Afghanistan
  • Location: dar-e-sofe
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Supply Chain
    • Ombudsman and Ethics
  • Closing Date: Closed

VACANCY

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) invites all qualified candidates to apply for the following position. SCA actively promotes and encourages Women and People with Disabilities to apply

Title of Position:

Site Engineer/ Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Number:

HRM/MRMO 11-20

Duty Station:

Samangan (Dar-e-Sofe Payeen)

Number of Positions:

One (Male/ Female)

Status:

The position is Project Field Staff

Remuneration:

Salary and Benefits are according to Internal SCA salary scale                                         

Non-monetary Benefits for Women:

Transportation close to residence and work, child nursery at workplace, safe travel facilities and companion to field trips, female association membership, trainings and capacity building

Announcement Date:

20-Feb-2020

Closing Date:

04-Mar-2020

SCA Background

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been working in Afghanistan since 1982, presently managing development Programmes concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods and Community Governance, with a total annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is around 5,500. During the last 10 years SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development. SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities and experience without regard to age (18-65 years), ethnicity, religion, marital status, gender, or physical disability.

Scope of work:

The Site Engineer/Quality Assurance Engineer is working under the direct Monitoring of RD Senior Officer and is responsible for overall quality control and Monitoring of Tange Yaqub 8 Class Room School construction project and technically support Watershed project in Dare Soufe Payen according to work plan, engineering standard, Contract Conditions and other RD endorsed principles. He is directly Monitoring the project to achieve the projects goal within the set duration and specification. As the Engineer is to ensure the quality and timely completion of the projects and must have visit from the project site during the working days (Saturday to Thursday).

The Site Engineer/Quality Assurance Engineer is reporting to RD Senior Officer on weekly and monthly basis and accomplishing the Project as per set specifications and standard drawings.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Graduate from engineering faculty, BSc in Construction and civil engineering.
At least 4 years working experiences at the field as Project in charge (Site, District or QA Engineer) for Civil Construction Projects with Gov. NGOs or UN agencies.
Fluency in Dari and Pashtu, both written and spoken, English   is preferable
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Honest, active and well mannered
Ready to work, live and travel in an intricate and strenuous environment
Being an Afghan Citizen and to be familiar with the cultural, socio-economic and political environment of the district /Province where the project(s) is/are going to be implemented an advantage

Main Responsibilities:

Act according to the policy and regulations of SCA
Keep updated with issues related to SCA and the environment where SCA operates
Promote an attitude of team spirit and a strong focus on quality
Develop good co-operation with SCA units and local authorities

To closely Monitor the implementation of the projects to assure that the contractor is implementing the projects according to approved drawing, design, BOQ specifications and agreed terms in the contract.
To accurately estimate the approved works have been carried out by the contractor and providing certificate for further process.
To develop as per build draft drawings for any possible deviations and actual accomplishments In School and Watershed Projects in coordination with the contractor.
On time Providing the Progress report to RDP/EU on weekly and monthly basis
To keep track of the incidence happening at the project site and record them on daily basis.
To properly communicate with the contractor to allocate the skilled and unskilled labors according to task plan.
To verify bookkeeping and provide regular updates to RD senior Construction Officer.
To ensure quality control process are done and approve the suitability of construction materials in the field
To maintain proper accomplishment of the project Quality Control Plan, Safety plan and environment plan in the site.
To keep close contact with the community and local authorities regarding community participation.
Special attention to local accepted means of communication between groups of men and women
To keep track on 3-phase inspection (beginning, progress and final inspection of project)
To ensure that the actual work on site is according to BOQ and for any deviation, immediately report to engineering senior officer at the beginning of the process.
Assure that proper sampling done in the site for further quality assurance test and activities then certify the approved samples or results of the test.
Support the Contractor on developing the Daily Detail Plan as per the project general action plan and track in daily bases.
Release the Variation and Ban orders to the contractor as per the contract condition after consultant with the Senior Officer (Construction).

Keep close coordination with the district manager and support the community lead infrastructures under CGLP in this district.
Close Monitoring and Management of Water Shed project in the district.
To actively contribute to the successful development and good reputation of SCA
To keep very good and cooperative relation with the local community as well the authority
Preparing un regular report of projects to Engineering senior officer when requested
To do any other tasks within the field of competency as Construction Senior Officer assign.

Application Procedures:

Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV (maximum four pages) with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;
To apply online please send your application / CV to vacancies.nrmo@sca.org.af               
Subject line must be: (Site Engineer/Quality Assurance Engineer HRM / MRMO 11-20) otherwise your application may not have considered.      
Candidates may also submit applications by letter (hard copy) directly to the SCA HRM Unit in either Kabul, Ghazni, Kunduz, Wardak, Taloqan, Mazar-e-Sharif, Laghman or Jalalabad;
Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for interview.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.

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