Responsibilities:

·         Design and implementation of various types of irrigation engineering structures based on requirements and experience in Natural Resource Management (NRM) and watershed areas.

·         Support provincial coordinators with project planning, delivery, monitoring, and impact assessments.

·         Technical surveying, cost estimation, and design and implementation of disaster mitigation, water management, and irrigation structures.

·         Fully proficient in the design of irrigation engineering structures (culverts, super passages, intakes, siphons, aqueducts, canals), including technical surveys, cost estimation, and on-site implementation.

·         Capable of checking and comprehensively understanding hydraulic and irrigation structural calculations.

·         Competent in reviewing and thoroughly understanding civil design drawings and related calculations.

·         Identification of appropriate areas for the construction of necessary irrigation structures.

·         Preparation of action plans for the implementation of infrastructure projects.

·         Development of selection criteria for watershed rehabilitation through stakeholder consultation, including community work plans and monitoring mechanisms.

·         Organization and facilitation of participatory processes through community mobilization to reach consensus on watershed rehabilitation priorities.

·         Conflict resolution to address disagreements arising from miscommunication or competing interests among stakeholders.

·         Documentation and timely dissemination of decisions to relevant individuals and organizations.

·         Provision of regular technical advice to watershed users for the protection and maintenance of constructed watershed masonry structures.

·         Collaborative development and updating of guidelines for establishing watershed management committees.

·         Regular monitoring of watershed masonry structures, including data collection, documentation, preparation of case studies, and reporting of achievements.

·         Develop and implement a procurement plan in line with Afghanaid’s procedures.

·         Incorporating team feedback and reporting on both outputs and outcomes.

·         Document and share case studies, stories of change, and visual content (photos/videos) to support reporting and communication.

·           In close coordination with the Head of Security, Provincial Operations Managers, and line manager, assess and respond to security risks in the project operating environment.

·           Any other duties as and when assigned by the line manager, MD and/or Directorate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The position holder must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Development,  or other relevant field, with extensive professional experience in Agriculture, Forest.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years working experience in international humanitarian relief and/or development, especially in the area of project management in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values, and Attitudes

Afghanaid seeks dependable professionals with strong initiative, judgement and adaptability as well as excellent skills in communication, presentation, facilitation, interpersonal relations, decision-making, conflict management, and reporting.

Specifically, the holder of this position should also demonstrate the following:

Key Skills and Competencies

Essential

●         Fluency in written and spoken in English, Dari, and Pashto.

●         A clear and firm commitment to the rights, equality, role, and empowerment of women, minorities, and persons with special needs.

●         Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuasively present ideas.

●         Ability to work with limited supervision.

●         Proficiency in office software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

●         Personal integrity with initiative and drive to get things done and achieve results in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

●         Strong organizational and coordination skills, and the ability to work with significant levels of autonomy, manage personal priorities and meet tight deadlines.

●         Business oriented mentality, with a commitment to build Afghanaid’s agility and grow its reputation.

●         Flexibility and dynamism with the ability to deal with difficult, often ambiguous, and challenging situations and creatively solve problems.

●         Resilience to live, travel and work in isolated and possibly insecure locations.

●         Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

●         Commitment to the vision and mission of Afghanaid.

Desirable

●         Experience and strong understanding of the security situation and the operating environment in Afghanistan (or a similar conflict-affected context).

●         Previous project management experience.