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Monitoring Engineer

Watan Development and Initiative Organization (WDIO), Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location (Baghlan, Kabul, Kunduz)
Full Time
2346

About Watan Development and Initiative Organization (WDIO)

Watan Development and Initiative Organization (WDIO) was established in 2014 while it was reregistered with the Ministry of Economy on the same date it was established. WDIO was again registered with the government of Afghanistan in 2023 on registration # 3120. It is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political, and independent organization. The (WDIO) is an initiation of senior Afghan staff, specific professionals from different fields of activities, and other national and international organizations with many years of working experience in Afghanistan's normal and emergency state. The aim of the founders of (WDIO) is to transfer the experiences and expertise from several international organizations to an Afghan organization in order to ensure the sustainability of efforts as well as provide opportunities for Afghans to use their full potential in humanitarian and development activities. WDIO works in partnership with government, development, and implementing partners in the following four fields; Education, Agriculture and livestock, Health, and social affairs. WDIO will try its best to capacitate Afghans and other professionals in the mentioned four fields of services. WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has decided to adopt the standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA set by the Bulletin, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows.

Job Summary

WDIO is seeking ambitious and energetic candidates for Quality Control Engineer to oversee the construction of building projects, such as Structure, water supply, sewer, building electric work, wash, and other Construction work. He will manage all quality control & and assurance activities at the site, responsible for the implementation of quality control procedures and plans for providing more efficient on-site construction work. Furthermore, he will supervise and support Field engineers and will provide directions on quality control of building structure, water supply and sanitation, and building electric work.

The QC Engineer will entail seeking and ensuring compliance from AAFCE & USACE onsite testing facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Review the project documents (design drawing, specification, approved plans, tools of assigned projects) before departure to the site.
  • Review the approved and agree on grading criteria for the infrastructure monitoring
  • Review the draft tools provided by the physical monitoring department.
  • Pilot and exercise the tools and assigned project in the survey KOBO TOOLBOX application.
  • Coordination with the relevant team to provide project documents (drawings, specifications, the scope of work, bill of quantities, ESMP, etc.).
  • Make sure to conduct joint monitoring with the relevant team members
  • Observed and record the required project documents for each M&E site visit
  • Conduct M&E site visits based on the mission plan.
  • Follow the mission plan shared by the M&E Manager or top management.
  • Observe and record all the on-site project activities in the KOBO TOOLBOX application.
  • Communicate all the misunderstandings in the KOBO TOOLBOX form with the relevant monitoring expert before filling and synchronizing the report.
  • Observed and recorded the complete details of the project activities, construction elements, and deficiencies such as description, classification, probable causes, possible solution, expected rectification cost, and average rectification cost for the deficiencies.
  • Grading the elements based on the approved and agreed grading criteria.
  • Make sure to capture the clear and correct photos in the KOBO TOOLBOX form from where required.
  • Make sure to record the clear and short audio in the KOBO TOOLBOX form where required.
  • Identity and advise the deficiencies observed from the site to the relevant team for the timely rectification of the deficiencies
  • Identify weaknesses in data quality in coordination with quality assurance and integrate lessons learned in training materials and approaches.
  • Follow the mission plan and all the assigned projects should be reported on the given deadline (mission plan).
  • Report and coordinate security issues with the office.
  • Support the M&E Officer and Manager by addressing all technical questions.
  • Report the critical/severe deficiencies observed on-site in the KOBO TOOLBOX form to the M&E officer and Manager for follow-up and rectification in 24 hours.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • MSc or BSc in Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Experience:

  • At least Five years of experience in construction projects.
  • Knowing reading, interpreting, and implementing the engineering and technical drawings and specifications.
  • Very well knowledge of construction quality management, safety, construction codes, etc.
  • Understanding and practical knowledge of related laws and other regulations

 

Required Abilities/Skills:

  • Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance and lead and guide others.
  • Excellent cross-cultural skills, and ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural NGO environment, with respect, professionalism, and gender sensitivity.
  • Strong technical knowledge.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Client-oriented mindset.
  • Continual learning and improvement.
  • Safety consciousness.
  • Ability to have frequent travels to all project’s targeted areas.
  • Excellent knowledge of English and National language (Pashto and Dari) both spoken and written skills.

Submission Guideline

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below:

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Note: Due to the urgency, the position will be processed on rolling basis and the selection might be done before the closing date.


Functional Area

Construction Project Management
Construction implementation

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Baghlan
Kabul
Kunduz

Post Date

Sep 26, 2024

Closing Date

Oct 05, 2024

Reference

WDIO/HR/2024/102

Number of Vacancies

5

Salary Range

As per company salary scale

Years of Experience

5 years

Probation Period

Not Specified

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Contract Duration

8 month

Contract Extensible

Yes

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Male