Civil Engineer (Irrigation and Micro Hydro Power (MHP))

Civil Engineer (Irrigation and Micro Hydro Power (MHP)) CTG - Committed To Good Kabul National Mid level Speaks English Application deadline: March 28, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Civil Engineer (Irrigation and Micro Hydro Power) will support the implementation of irrigation and MHP sub-projects under a community resilience program in rural Afghanistan. This role involves providing technical guidance to field engineers, reviewing project proposals, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The engineer will also conduct site visits, monitor construction quality, and develop technical manuals. The position aims to enhance the livelihoods of rural communities through sustainable irrigation practices. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field 2 years of relevant experience in civil engineering Experience in irrigation design and construction Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto Proficiency in engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD) Training in water resource management and environmental safeguards Job description CTG overview CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good! But do you know who we are? And what do we do? We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions. Here’s a list of services we offer: •Staffing solutions and HR management services •Monitoring and evaluation •Fleet management and logistics •Facilities management •Sustainability and Communications Advisory •Election monitoring and observation •IT professional services •Medical assistance Visit www.ctg.org to find out more. Overview of position Background Information: Our client is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our client supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, our client provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. Afghanistan Country Office: With more than 20 years of experience in the country, our client focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. Our client Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which our client has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, our client AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement, and HR services. The functional objective of our client AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of our client AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. Our client AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of all Afghans in need. Project Information: Following the political events in Afghanistan in August 2021, the subsequent economic collapse has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis putting over 24 million people in immediate need of aid. To provide immediate short-term livelihood opportunities and deliver urgent essential services in rural and urban areas, our client is working with funders to implement a large-scale community resilience program. The initiative aims to reach an estimated 1.1 million households, or 7.5 million Afghans, with livelihoods and income support. In addition, 9 million Afghans in some 6,200 rural communities and 8 cities will benefit from improved access to essential social services through strengthening the capacity of community institutions in inclusive service delivery. Job-Specific Information: Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Team Lead - Rural Component, the Irrigation and Micro Hydro Power (MHP) engineer is responsible for supporting the effective and successful field level implementation of irrigation and Micro Hydro Power (MHP) sub-projects under the community resilience and livelihoods program in rural areas. This includes providing technical support to implementing partners (IPs) field based engineers and Cash for Work (CfW) engineers, reviewing proposals, enriching technical manuals, operation and maintenance manuals and ensuring the quality and sustainability of irrigation infrastructure. Role objectives Summary of Key Functions: Provide technical support and guidance to IPs field based engineers and Cash for Work (CfW) engineers on the design, construction, and rehabilitation of irrigation structures, water supply systems, MHP schemes, and micro-hydro projects, ensuring designs are adapted to local conditions and consider climate change resilience. Conduct site visits to provide on-the-ground technical assistance, ensure compliance with technical standards and specifications, and troubleshoot technical issues. Review the FPs subproject proposals based on our client three categories - Group 1 (Exempt Activities), Group 2 (Model Designs), Group 3 (Standard Design Review process with HQ). Ensure they are technically sound, feasible, cost-effective, aligned with project objectives, and incorporate a