Project jobs in United Kingdom

• Make sure the construction works of Shelters are following the technical specification, Shelter guideline, drawing conditions.

• Monitor, including checking the construction materials and ensure that the quality of materials meets the project requirements.

• Conduct daily field inspections and monitoring work in progress and assures the work meets the requirements of the plans and specifications and good work practice standards.

• Be able to stay in and travel at the project site and where it’s necessary in connection to project activities.

• Assist the shelter engineer in preparing beneficiary agreement with beneficiaries for the construction of shelters.

• Follow the standard procedure for construction of shelters.

• Supervise and monitor the construction of shelters and provide necessary feedback to beneficiaries for the quality of construction.

• Assist the Shelter Engineer in ensuring that RHs receive the cash for constructing their own shelter based on the progress percentage.

• Ensure safety measures are in place at the construction sites.

• Assist the Shelter Engineer in ensuring that activities are planned successfully according to relevant quality standards and work in close collaboration with the Emergency Shelter and NFI Cluster.

• Performing any other duties as job required or assigned by the shelter engineer and Sr. project officer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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 (Bullet Points)

• Graduated from a technical institute or prepared BSC-Civil Engineering, structure engineering and other engineering-relevant departments.
• Knowledge of Shelter and construction project.
• MS Office, Auto CAD and Kobo.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of safety and security measures.

Experience (Bullet Points)

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a construction project

Key Personal Qualities (Bullet Points)

• Have good communication skills, can effectively communicate with local communities.
• Can work in Stressed environment and can meet deadlines.
• Have time management skills.
• Relevant experience of working with humanitarian/development sector/INGOs
• Working knowledge of the regional languages of Afghanistan.
• Having experience in QC/QA and selecting appropriate construction materials.

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

The closing date for accepting applications is 29 November 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.

• Announced date : Nov. 20, 2025
• Number of Jobs: 4
• Vacancy Number: IRW-BLK-068-2025
• Salary : As per company salary scale
• Contract Type : Service Contract
• Contract Duration : Not specified
• Employment Type : Full Time
• Nationality : Afghan
• Minimum Education : Bachelor's Degree

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.