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About Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI)

PU-AMI (known globally as Première Urgence Internationale, PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. PU-AMI’s teams are committed to support vulnerable communities and populations, those marginalized, hit by conflict, natural disaster or economic downturns. PU-AMI’s main objective is to contribute to reduction in morbidity and mortality, and provide emergency relief to those in immediate need in order to help them regain their dignity.

Afghan mission is the oldest of PUI missions, with the first medical intervention launched in 1979 just after the Soviet troops crossed the country’s borders. PU-AMI teams currently deliver the integrated health care, combined with nutrition, psychosocial support; water, sanitation and hygiene (wash), as well as trauma services. The organization implements projects mainly in eastern parts of the country, and increasingly in the South-East Region. Since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, PU-AMI has also positioned itself as one of the main actors in preparedness and response to the pandemic, implementing health and wash-cantered activities at health facilities and community level in Kabul and beyond.

Globally, PUI provides assistance to around 6 million people in 23 countries and across 5 continents: Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.

پی یو ای ام آی که در سطح جهان به نام پی یو آی شناخته میشود یک اداره غیردولتی، غیرانتفاعی، غیرسیاسی و غیر مذهبی مدد رسان بین ا لمللی میباشد.

تیم های  پی یو ای ام آی متعهد به حمایت  و کمک جوامع و جمعیت های آسیب پذیر به انهاییکه در اإثر منازعات- حوادث طبیعی و رکود اقتصادی منزوی شده اند میباشد.  هدف عمده پی یو ای ام آی کمک در کاهش مرگ و میر -کمک عاجل به اعاده و بازیابی حیثیت ووقار  انهاییکه در نیاز فوری قرار دارند میباشد.

 ماموریت افغانستان  قدیمی  ترین مآموریت پی یو آی بوده و  با اولین مداخله در بخش صحی در سال1979  فقط درست بعد از عبور نیروهای شوروی از مرز های کشور آغاز شد.

تیم های پی یو ای ام آی در حال حاضر مراقبت های صحی ادغام یافته همراه با تغذیه حمایت روانی اجتماعی-آب-نظافت و حفظ ا لصحه واش و خدمات  تردیدات یا تروما را ارایه میدارد.

 این اداره عمدتآ پروژه ها را در  بخش شرقی کشور و بطور فزاینده در مناطق جنوب شرقی کشور  از زمان شیوع  کرونا در  2020  تطبیق مینماید .

پی یو ای ام آی  همچنین منحیث بازیگر اصلی در آمادگی و پاسخ به بیماری همه گیر – اجرای فعالیت های صحی و واش در سطح مراکز صحی و جامعه در کابل و فراتر از آن موقعیت خود را تثبیت نموده است.

 در سطح جهان موسسه پی یو آی در 23 مملکت  جهان به  6 میلیون نفر  در 5 قاره افریقا- آسیا- شرق میانه- امریکای لاتین و اروپا کمک مینماید.

General Conditions of Employment

PU-AMI is a humanitarian organization committed to safeguarding and protecting individuals affected by our activities and to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all staff and beneficiaries. Adherence to the ethical framework (including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, fraud, corruption, and other forms of misconduct) is a fundamental requirement for all roles. All selected candidates must sign the Code of Conduct, complete all mandatory training and demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, PU-AMI’s ethical framework and safeguarding policies, including their responsibilities to prevent, report, and respond to concerns in accordance with the established reporting and referral procedures, and to uphold accountability to affected populations.

As part of PU-AMI's commitment to safe recruitment, all candidates will be subject to appropriate screening procedures, which may include reference checks, verification of employment history, and disclosure of any past misconduct related to safeguarding, PSEAH, or other serious violations.

PU-AMI considers the diversity of race, beliefs, languages, gender, background, and status within its human resources as a key asset to its humanitarian work and is fully committed to upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment processes.

Please note that PU-AMI will under no circumstances request any financial contribution for administrative fees related to recruitment. Any such request should be considered fraudulent and disregarded.
The employee shall abide by this job description, his/her employment contract, and the PU-AMI Afghanistan National Staff Regulations, including their annexes and attachments, as well as any rules, regulations, and internal policies that may be adopted by PU-AMI Afghanistan.

د استخدام عمومي شرایط
کارمند باید د دې دندې د تشریح، د خپلې کاري قرارداد، او د (PU-AMI) د بشري منابعو د تګلارې له ضمیمو او اړوندو اسنادو سره سم، همدارنګه د هغو ټولو اصولو، مقرراتو او داخلي تګلارو پر بنسټ چې د (PU-AMI) له‌خوا منل کېږي، عمل وکړي.

Work Relationship

• Works under the responsibility of (د چا تر مسؤلیت لاندې کار کوي): WASH Coordinator
• Supervises (څوک تر نظارت لاندې لري): None
• In direct cooperation with (په مستقیمه همکاري کې له):

Responsibilities and particular assignmentsمسؤلیت ها و وظایف مشخص            

General responsibilitiesمسؤلیت های عمومی :

In direct cooperation with: Regional WASH specialists, Program teams, Logistics, Finance, HR support departments, beneficiary communities, humanitarian partners and local authorities.

Responsibilities and particular assignments

General responsibilities: Purpose of the position is the provision of technical support in implementation phase of the project suitable solution especially for community water supply network (Pipe scheme) design and implementation along with other WaSH activities in emergencies and early recovery phases and providing support in implementation of projects as per approved design and standards.

Objective 1: Survey and designing of water supply networks (Community Pipe Schemes)

Activities/Main duties

• Design technically sound, cost-effective, and sustainable drinking water supply systems using WaterGEMS in line with MRRD standards.
• Conduct and support field surveys for topographical, hydraulic, and demand data collection for both gravity fed water supply system and Solar powered water supply system, ensuring compliance with WASH standards and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing pipe systems to recommend enhancements for improved efficiency and capacity.
• Develop and validate hydraulic models for solar-powered and gravity-fed systems.
• Prepare complete engineering drawings in AutoCAD (layouts, profiles, cross-sections, reservoir designs, etc.).
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Design system components including pipelines, tap stands, valves, and storage facilities.
• Work closely with WaSH teams and stakeholders to communicate design proposals and project progress effectively.
• Deliver structured WaterGEMS training and on-the-job mentoring for WASH technical assistants.

Objective 2: To provide technical support in filed activities during the course of project so that the execution is as per approved design and standards

Activities/Main duties

• Conduct field visits rigorously (in close coordination with security department) and technically monitor the on-going activities that they are adhered with approved design and relevant standards
• Practically support field staff in technically feasible site selection for WASH components and other infrastructure activities especially for pipe scheme design.
• Orient filed team focusing WaSH Technical Assistants on approved design as per approved proposal of the project’s hard components in the earlier stage of the project
• Technically orient the field staff on site selection especially for Water Supply system rehabilitation.
• Guide field teams regarding quality of product for water components and its related rehabilitation works that they are adhered with promised quality and standards
• Train field team regarding quality checking of materials also method of quantity checking of supplies to verify with way bills like construction materials
• Participate in Broad Based Community and inception meetings for community WaSH activity design
• Support field teams in DRR, O&M and other relevant community/committee trainings as per project proposal
• Timely report line manager regarding any hurdle in implementation relevant to design at earliest stage of the project and timely provide recommendations

Objective 3: Implementation of the Water quality activities

Activities/Main duties

• Visit sites of concern and carry out sanitary inspections at water sources and record data. Investigate reasons of contamination related to water quality and suggest required solutions and changes to these problems
• Lead and work closely with the regional WaSH team to perform disinfection of the selected sources. Make proper arrangements for preparing and storage of chlorine stock solutions.
• Lead water quality trainings for PU-AMI staff and local community members to increase their capacity for self-help and development as per needs.
• Provide advice on avoiding contamination problems, for example, to residents regarding grey/black water discharging effluent.
• Timely manage as per DIP the pre and post water quality testing process for water supply component and take steps for confirmation of product water as per WHO standards and also keep proper record of water quality tests
• Ensure transparent and on time implementation of water quality activities.
• Prepare and provide technical documents like technical feasibility, checklists, etc

Objective 4: Coordination and Data collection

Activities/Main duites:

• Work closely with MRRD to review and obtain approval for water supply network (pipe scheme) designs, and address their comments within the agreed timeline.
• Assist the WaSH Coordinator with the MOU signing process with MRRD.
• Gather comprehensive hygiene promotion/WaSH related data from targeted regions to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Analyze collected data to identify trends, challenges, and successes in hygiene promotion efforts.
• Coordinate with regional teams to ensure consistent data collection methods and reporting standards.
• Prepare and submit monthly and bi-weekly reports to the WASH national cluster, highlighting key findings and insights.

Objective 5: Accountability to Affected Populations

Activities/Main duties

• Support timely, complete and convincing response to feedback complaints as per Manager instruction
• Lead technical resolution and suggest strategic adaptation (guidelines, SOP, etc.) based on feedback and complaints, in collaboration with WASH coordination team;
• Actively participate in Monthly Accountability Meetings;
• Adhere to PU-AMI organizational policies (incl. CoC, Child protection policy, anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy, PSEA policy) and report any policy violations, suspicions, or allegations through the whistle-blower mechanism
• Support investigation based on needs when required in coordination with the relevant regional and National teams. 

Qualification/ Requirements تحصیلات و شرایط لازمه

• University degree in Civil Engineering, water supply, or other relevant degree with at least 3 years of WASH sector experience, specifically in surveying and designing water supply networks (preferably in I/NGOs)
• Familiarity with water supply networks design software WaterGEMS and other engineering software like Auto CAD and Google Earth.
• Strong knowledge of Water supply networks and all structures.
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites in order to follow up of work
• Ability to motivate community regarding active participation in project activities- Possess problem solving skills and adaptability
• Must have computer literacy specially MS offices and Outlook
• Good reporting and communication skills with fluency in Pashto, Dari and English
• Must be gender sensitized and respectful for local norms
• Ability to work individual and in team harmoniously with problem solving attitude
• Gender: Male/Female

Dear candidates,     

To apply for this vacancy, please use the following link provided below:

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While applying, if you face any technical issues, please send only a message to the WhatsApp number below: 0093708265988  

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Please note:  

• You are allowed to apply only before the closing date  
• Only the candidates who meet the mandatory qualifications/requirements will be considered for the long list.  
• A maximum of 15 best candidates from the ones who meet the mandatory qualifications/requirements (longlist) will be invited for a technical test (shortlist)  
• If you are not invited for a technical test within a month period, please consider that your application was not considered for this vacancy.
• Validated copies of academic certificates/diplomas will be requested only if called for an interview     

Kind regards,     

The PU-AMI HR Team

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