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Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing.

Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming that is evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need.

Relief International is an alliance of four organizations with one shared mission, comprised of Relief International, Inc., Relief International-France, Relief International-UK and Relief International-Europe, which operate under a one-team concept under a single senior leadership team.

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Lead climate risk and WASH assessments at targeted health facilities.
• Design and propose climate-resilient infrastructure modifications tailored to facility needs.
• Prepare technical designs, BoQs, and construction supervision plans.
• Support procurement processes by providing technical specifications and participating in contractor evaluations.

Project Oversight

• Supervise on-site construction activities ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor construction progress and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop maintenance SOPs and train facility staff on sustainable operation practices.

Coordination and Representation

• Coordinate with MoPH, local authorities, WASH Cluster, UN agencies, and humanitarian actors.
• Represent RI in technical coordination meetings and contribute to project visibility.

Monitoring and Reporting

• With support from the MEAL department, implement monitoring and quality assurance mechanisms for infrastructure works.
• Produce timely technical progress reports and contribute to donor reporting.

Capacity Building

• Organize and facilitate training sessions on WASH best practices and climate risk management.
• Promote sustainable water use, hygiene practices, and climate adaptation at the community level.

Behavior and Conduct

• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the RI team and the vulnerable communities we serve
• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms
• Report any concerns

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, WASH Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience implementing WASH projects, with preference for climate-resilient infrastructure.
• Solid knowledge of humanitarian WASH standards (SPHERE, WHO guidelines).
• Proven experience supervising construction projects and contractor management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and technical reporting.
• Fluent in English and Pashto and/or Dari.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in challenging environments.
• Proven track record of upholding humanitarian principles and actively engaging vulnerable communities.
• Prior experience working in Afghanistan or similar fragile contexts.
• Familiarity with climate adaptation measures for health facilities.

The interested candidates should submit their RI Application letter with a CV and with three references.
Please Mention the announced position and vacancy number in the email subject please like (Project Manager RI-AHF-2025-21)
Via email: vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Please download the RI application form through below link. fill and send it along with your CV: :
http://www.acbar.org/upload/1572844955489.DOCX
Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.

vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org