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WDIO Background:

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, non-political, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, social justice, and enhancing well-being for individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have tirelessly worked towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, achieve gender equality, improve agricultural productivity, and promote environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over seven hundred individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development.

Through innovative programs, advocacy efforts, and community engagement, Watan Development and Initiative Organization is at the forefront of driving sustainable solutions and empowering individuals to create a better future.

WDIO is nationally based in Kabul and maintains field operations through five regional offices, with over seven hundred staff members, located in Kabul, Bamiyan & Logar (Center-Region), Ghor & Herat (West-Region), Nangarhar, Laghman & Kunar (East-region), Takhar & Badakhshan (North-Region), and Kandahar (South-Region).

Our Value:

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 and 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.
• Identify 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.

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

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/wp5X05gZ

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/wp5X05gZ