ACBAR

Asia Community Development Organization (ACDO) is an Afghan non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit humanitarian organization established in 2014 and registered with the Government of Afghanistan under the supervision of Ministry of Economy (MoEc) with a mission to provide humanitarian and development assistance to the vulnerable, at-risk, and underserved people throughout the country.

ACDO responds to the needs of deprived and marginalized rural and urban communities by managing and utilizing the available scarce resources in a well-organized, efficient, effective, transparent, and dignified manner to enhance resilience, boost access to education, health services, and infrastructure, ensure food and livelihood security, and promote social protection and inclusion.

ACDO has an active presence in most parts of the country and intends to expand its operations to the remaining provinces, as to transform itself into a leading and developed organization that will deliver to and support large number of people who have been affected by the long-protracted and sudden on-set emergencies and regardless of the hardest circumstances that exist in Afghanistan, ACDO has managed to deliver humanitarian and development assistance in most part of country.

• Conduct technical assessments, surveys, and feasibility studies for water and sanitation infrastructure (e.g., boreholes, piped systems, latrines, handwashing stations).
• Prepare detailed technical drawings, bills of quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, and work plans.
• Develop engineering designs and ensure compliance with national regulations and international standards (e.g., Sphere, WHO).
• Oversee the day-to-day construction of WASH facilities, ensuring quality control and adherence to technical specifications.
• Supervise contractors, site supervisors, skilled and unskilled laborers to ensure efficient and safe work practices.
• Coordinate timely delivery of construction materials and manage site-level logistics.
• Monitor progress against implementation plans and report any delays or technical challenges.
• Prepare weekly/monthly site reports, including technical updates, photos, and material consumption logs.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all WASH engineering activities and site records.
• Work closely with local communities to ensure participation and ownership of WASH infrastructure.
• Provide technical advice and training to WASH Committees and community members on maintenance and operation of water and sanitation systems.
• Coordinate with local authorities and relevant partners to ensure project alignment with local needs and standards.
• Ensure health and safety measures are in place and followed on all construction sites.
• Perform regular site visits to assess work quality and provide technical guidance to resolve any issues.
• Supervise the effective implementation of all test and inspection schedules, ensure adherence to all procedures, and coordinate with various teams to perform quality audits on processes.
• Monitor an efficient system, record all project activities, and analyze all processes to ensure all work meets quality requirements.
• Develop a method statement for the activity, including risk assessment, job safety environmental analysis, and Inspection
• Test Plan and Checklist based on project specifications.
• Liaise with the Technical/site Engineers relevant stockholders and strengthen the coordination and communication for smooth implementation of projects
• Inspect materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
• Prepare construction implementation quality control report for donor and ACDO main office.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best contracts.
• Ensure the Project Manager and SMT that, the project is implementing based on approved drawings and specifications.
• Gather data, compiling reports and delivering presentations to relevant stakeholders.
• Complete quality assurance and providing feedback to the team.
• Perform regular tests on materials and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Any other task assigning by the project manager and SMT.

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field with minimum of five (6) years’ Experience in WASH Related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of international WASH standards and national construction codes.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in working with government at national and sub-national levels, UN organizations, or any international development or aid agencies.
• Experience as a WASH Engineer in WASH infrastructure implementation projects, preferably in humanitarian or rural development settings is required.
• Knowledge of Engineering Software such as AUTO CAD, Water Gem, Primavera P6. 

Skills:

• Project management skills: planning, execution, monitoring and control, stakeholder management
• Soft skills include critical thinking, leadership, communication, and flexibility.
• Communication skills: ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical skills: proficiency in project management tools and Engineering software.
• Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under severe time pressures
• Strong Leadership, people management, report writing and communication skills

 Language skills:

• Advanced Proficiency in English and Dari and/or Pashtu (written and spoken)

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position and submit their applications (Cover Letter and CV together) NOT Educational and Work Certificates, to the attention of the Human Resource Department at   https://forms.gle/EZ9j24yrFyDQKroJ9   until 04:00 pm (Afghanistan Standard Time) July 27, 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and consequently for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO WEEKS after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

https://forms.gle/EZ9j24yrFyDQKroJ9