WASH Engineer

karyab; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization is seeking a WASH Engineer to lead the planning and implementation of WASH activities in returnee settlements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 3-5 years of experience in WASH infrastructure, and strong technical skills in water supply systems and sanitation facilities. Experience in humanitarian response projects is necessary. Fluency in English and regional languages is preferred. This role is full-time with a fixed-term contract lasting 11 months.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in WASH infrastructure projects.
• Proven technical competence in water supply systems.
• Familiarity with WASH Cluster standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and implementation of WASH activities.
• Supervise construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities.
• Conduct regular site visits and quality assurance audits.

Skills

Water supply systems

Sanitation facilities

AutoCAD

Fluency in English

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Water GEM

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning and implementation of WASH activities (water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion infrastructure) in returnee settlements.
• Identify suitable WASH intervention sites in consultation with communities, local authorities, WASH Cluster, and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop technical designs, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and cost estimates for WASH interventions.
• Supervise construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities (gravity and pressure lines, distribution networks, wells, reservoirs, sanitation units, etc.) to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure all construction materials and works meet project specifications and Sphere/Cluster standards.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and quality assurance audits.
• Provide technical training and guidance to project staff, contractors, and community WASH committees.
• Maintain effective coordination with community leaders, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure community participation and sustainability.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly technical progress reports.
• Actively participate in WASH/DRR cluster coordination meetings in Herat and Kandahar, ensuring representation of project activities and avoiding overlaps.
• Support monitoring and evaluation by providing accurate data on progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Organize information meetings with community members to develop their knowledge.
• Ensure all data from the field are provided on weekly and on monthly basis.
• Supervise the contractors to ensure all work is performed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and agreement.
• Monitor construction activities for safe work practices.
• Develop the project’s construction planning and reporting.
• Develop contacts and explain to stakeholders and to populations about the activities and the objectives of the programs.
• Involve and inform the communities in the implementation of the program.
• Work in collaboration with the stakeholders.
• Preparing weekly and monthly project status updates.
• Performing any other duties as job requires or is assigned by the Senior Project officer.

Qualifications

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide's vision, mission and core values.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in WASH infrastructure projects in humanitarian or development settings.
• Proven technical competence in water supply systems (gravity, solar pipe schemes, and sanitation facilities).
• Experience in emergency/humanitarian response projects, preferably with returnees, IDPs, or vulnerable populations.
• Familiarity with WASH Cluster standards, WHO water quality guidelines, and Sphere standards.
• Experience in preparing BOQs, designs, and construction supervision.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD, Water GEM, MS Office, and other engineering design software.
• Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto.

Key Personal Qualities

• Have good communication skills, can effectively communicate with local communities.
• Can work in stressed environment and have the ability to meet deadlines.
• Have time management skills.
• Relevant experience of working with humanitarian/development sector/INGOs
• Working knowledge of regional languages of Afghanistan.

Submission Guidelines

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:

https://jobs.af/jobs/wash-engineer--xjZ1u09V

The closing date for accepting applications is 18 October 2025.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test.

Job Overview

• Announced date : Oct. 8, 2025
• Number of Jobs: 1
• Vacancy Number: IRW-HRT-001-2025
• Salary : As per company salary scale
• Contract Type : Fixed-term
• Contract Duration : 11 month
• Employment Type : Full Time
• Nationality : Afghan
• Minimum Education : Bachelor's Degree

Organization Information

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization. It has headquarters in Birmingham, UK, and operates with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Islamic Relief Worldwide has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, delivering emergency relief and development programs across sectors.