CBDRM / WASH Engineer

The CBDRM/WASH Engineer will be based at the SIF field office in Chitral and will be responsible for planning, technical feasibility, designing, implementation, and reporting of SIF CBDRM/WASH and community infrastructure interventions in Upper and Lower Chitral under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and for WASH technical support coordination of WASH Coordinator. S/he will technically ensure adherence to the standards of construction while implementing and monitoring physical infrastructure-related activities in a timely manner.

In addition, s/he may be called upon to carry out surveys, participatory needs assessments, or any other activity that may be deemed necessary.

Objective 1: Assessment/Training Activities:

Conduct technical feasibility assessments for community disaster mitigation infrastructure, including protection walls, gabion walls, and bioengineering schemes.
Perform field water quality tests for all water supply schemes, including gravity-fed systems, hand pumps, and dug wells.
Train masons and artisans on scheme design and engineering techniques.
Train and build the capacity of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) committees to ensure sustainability.

Objective 2: Technical Supervision Activities:

Develop Bill of Quantities (BOQs) and 3D designs using relevant software for culturally appropriate, environmentally sustainable, and disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Oversee the construction and rehabilitation of disaster-resilient hand pumps, community physical infrastructure (CPI), and government schemes in target areas.
Supervise water supply and sanitation construction activities, including sanitation platforms, masonry foundations, and pipeline installations.
Oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of water supply systems, protection walls, bioengineering solutions, and slope stabilization measures.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards and government regulations for disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Coordinate the procurement, storage, and delivery of construction materials, equipment, and tools.
Plan and supervise wastewater drainage and other environmental sanitation activities in coordination with stakeholders.
Conduct monthly evaluations of project activities, write progress reports, and suggest improvements.
Support the logistics department in procurement processes.
Ensure the proper handover of completed infrastructure to communities and relevant line departments.
Perform any additional duties as required for construction-related activities.

Objective 3: Coordination Activities:

Maintain close coordination with the community mobilization team and local committees.
Work under the supervision of the Project Manager while collaborating with the WASH Coordinator for technical guidance.
Establish strong working relationships with relevant government departments and stakeholders.
Coordinate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) department for reporting and data collection.

Objective 4: Documentation Activities:

Ensure proper documentation related to CBDRM/WASH community infrastructure construction.
Design appropriate disaster-resilient CPI schemes and Prepare BOQs for all construction work.
Preparation of work plans for all construction works.
Prepare and submission of technical feasibility reports.
Prepare and submission of the final report of all construction works.

Objective 5: Reporting Activities:

Report all the activities to the project Manager in a timely manner.
Collect and analyze the reports and provide necessary feedback to the concerned.
Prepare field visit reports and other ad hoc reports.
Compile and submission of bi-weekly or monthly reports for all construction works.
Any other assignment was given by the supervisor according to the project’s need.

This list is not limited; the employee may be required to perform any other task necessary and compatible with its functions.