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Incorporated in 2012, International Advisory, Products and Systems Ltd. (i-APS) is a U.S. woman-owned and managed consulting firm that leverages global expertise with local presence to transform organizations and communities into partners for change. We turn data into actionable knowledge and strengthen the capacity of organizations and communities through innovative solutions that enhance program impact and accountability. With a strong presence in Afghanistan, i-APS supports international development agencies through technical advisory, third-party monitoring, and systems strengthening in complex operational settings.

i-APS is seeking a qualified Civil/Electrical Engineer for the North Corridor of the CASA-1000 transmission line project, specifically overseeing infrastructure quality assurance (QA) activities in Northern provinces. This field-based role will be stationed in Kabul/Mazar-e-Sharif and will support continuous site supervision and quality control of tower construction and associated civil works. The engineer will report to the Lead Physical-Monitoring Engineer and contribute to infrastructure assessments and verification reports submitted to the World Bank.
Multiple Positions are available for this role to support deployment across other regions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily quality control and assurance activities at CASA tower foundation and erection sites in Northern Provinces.
• Conduct site inspections, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and engineering standards.
• Document and report engineering non-conformities, safety hazards, or delays at project sites
• Participate in photographic documentation and geotagging of monitored infrastructure.
• Coordinate closely with contractors, DABS engineers, and local stakeholders for site access
• Monitor construction progress, material usage, and adherence to safety protocols
• Support data collection teams and supervisors in verifying engineering-related indicators
• Contribute to quarterly reporting through structured engineering input and technical summaries
• Flag any irregularities in tower placement, foundation quality, or construction materials
• Ensure documentation of contractor invoices, site-level BOQs, and physical progress aligns with field realities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in site-level engineering supervision, preferably in high-voltage infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction materials, QA/QC protocols, and engineering drawings
• Experience working with international donors or development agencies is an asset
• Fluency in Pashto and Dari (written and verbal) is mandatory. Proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to write concise engineering reports and contribute to TPM findings
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Physically fit and willing to travel to remote tower locations regularly

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their CV (max 3 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) clearly indicating the position title and vacancy number in the subject line of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processing.

To: hajiz@i-aps.com; CC: ayousufi@i-aps.com