About Sarey

Job Summary

The “Engineer I” provides lead in working with communities and community leaders in the development
of cash-for-work and infrastructure projects and represents CRS on a regular basis with communities.

Duties & Responsibilities

A. Community Liaison. “Engineer I” will work with emergency field officers to carry out and
analyze community surveys in identifying and evaluating the most appropriate projects and
designs for projects to support the community. The Engineer I will participate in resolv ing
community disputes as they relate to cash -for work project and/or infrastructure development. It
is the responsibility of the “Engineer I” to foster cooperative relationships between the
Engineering Unit and the emergency/community development field st aff for each project the
Engineering Unit supports. The “Engineer I” will hire expert and non-expert labor for the
construction of projects and monitor work activities.
B. Technical Surveys/ Design / Proposals. “Engineer I” will be responsible for technical s urveys,
preliminary estimations, and development of preliminary proposals for review by the Engineering
Manager and the Emergency Program Managers.
C. Materials and Procurement. The “Engineer I” will be responsible for management of
materials/tools/equipment allocated to the project over which he/she has oversight. The
“Engineer I” will work with the Procurement Unit to identify project materials, collect quotations,
arrange for transport of materials, and coordinate with communities to handle tools and
construction materials, maintaining a stock book at construction sites.
D. Project monitoring and construction supervision. Take lead in ensuring quality
implementation of works, and make reports to senior staff under the Engineering Unit on
progress of projects.
E. Supervision. Have oversight of CRS foremen and local community workers assigned to his/her
projects.

Job Requirements

Afghan National with University degree in Faculty of Engineering, or excellent professional
experience in construction;
 Minimum of 2-3 years working experience as an Assistant Engineer either with a private
company or NGOs;
 Knowledge of appropriate engineering and construction norms for Afghanistan ;
 Preferred proficiency with computers, including software: Auto CAD, MS Word and E xcel, and
Outlook;
 Competency in survey instruments e.g. Total Station, Theodolite, levels etc.
 Ability to work independently; and within a team of national and international staff;
 Excellent communication skills and good judgment with regards to problem solving;
 Good attitude and willingness to always learn
 Willingness to be based in Ghor Province and work in field locations, as assigned ;
 Professional manner in dealing with partners and government officials;

Submission Guideline

Application comprises a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the post and
your CV, copies of diplomas/degrees, copy national ID card, certificates of work experience and
copies of reference letters.
Interested candidates can submit their application by email or by dropping a hard copy of the documents
at one of the locations below.

Email Applications should be sent to: hr@asia.crs.org, and for any more clarification please contact to
mobile number: 0 799 36 45 61.

Please include the Vacancy Number in the subject line.
Hard Copy Applications should be in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” with the position
number clearly written on envelope. They can be delivered to any of the locations l isted below:

CRS Ghor: South of main road, Gharb-e-Familiha, House No. 212 Chaghcharan Town.

CRS Herat: Near Rafa Hotel, Abbakhsh Badmorghan Jada -e-Mokhaberat, District No. 3.

CRS Kabul: House No. 508, Located at the Junction of the Main Taimane Road and Street
8, District # 10.

CRS Bamyan: Bamyan Center, Sarasiab Village, Next to UNICEF Organization .

Applications sent to any other address will be rejected
Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e. 10th April, 2010), will be not given
consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be
contacted for test and interview.

In line with CRS policy on gender equity, qualified women whose qualifications meet the
requirements of above mentioned position are particularly welcome to apply.

Functional Area

Construction

Countries

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