Surveyor

National Industrial Development for Afghanistan (NIDA) is a youth-led, non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1992. With over 30 years of experience, NIDA has been at the forefront of empowering Afghan communities through education, livelihoods, agriculture, health, and human rights initiatives. NIDA has reached more than 350,000 people across Afghanistan. Its mission is to enhance socio-economic resilience by equipping youth and vulnerable groups especially women with skills, education, and resources, while promoting child protection and human rights.

NIDA has partnered with UN agencies, INGOs, and national stakeholders to implement community-driven projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work (SDG 8), and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10). Its work has included building schools and irrigation systems, advancing sustainable agriculture, promoting women’s economic empowerment, and strengthening governance and social accountability.

NIDA is seeking a qualified and experienced Surveyor to support the implementation of upcoming irrigation and civil infrastructure projects.

The Surveyor will be responsible for conducting technical surveys, topographic measurements, site layout, quantity calculations, and construction setting-out activities in accordance with approved engineering drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic and engineering surveys.
• Establish benchmarks, control points, and project reference points.
• Carry out setting-out of structures according to approved drawings.
• Operate Total Station, Auto Level, GPS, and other survey equipment.
• Prepare survey reports, measurements, profiles, and quantity calculations.
• Coordinate with engineers and construction teams during implementation.
• Verify dimensions and levels of completed works.
• Ensure survey records are maintained accurately.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in surveying and construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in irrigation, canal rehabilitation, water supply, protection walls, roads, bridges, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Total Station, Auto Level, GPS, and surveying software.
• Ability to prepare survey reports and technical documentation.
• Fluency in Pashto and Dari.
• Basic English reporting skills preferred.

Kindly submit your CV, educational certificates, and NID, and write the vacancy number, position name, and your name in the subject of the email

Note: Application with out Vacancy Number will not be considered for Short-listing.