Functional Responsibilities

Purpose and Scope of Assignment
We are currently looking for Afghan nationals with a strong sense of professional and social commitment to join the AFCO team as Interns.  The Interns will participate in and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of construction implementation as a part of a team of professional engineers.  The Interns will support the experienced professionals by assisting them in various design and construction related tasks, while developing their practical engineering skills to help them in future career development. The interns will have access to the UNOPS Learning Zone Platform, enabling them to take short-term learning courses and develop their skills.  The interns will also be able to propose /  work on innovative approaches or proposing new ways to do things as they may bring new knowledge from University. The Interns will be engaged in activities such as (but not limited to) the following:

• Assist in design and preparation of all related documents for constructions works
• Site visits with other members of the team to assess the current situation of the construction activities, taking detailed notes and assisting senior team members in preparing reports.
• Assist in supervision of site work conducted by Contractors.
• Assist in contract management including taking site measurements, contract variations, QA/QC inspections, keeping site records, Health, safety and environmental inspections.
• Attending and completing various on-the-job training with focus on Quality Control, Construction Site Management, Cost and Estimation, Health Safety, Social and Environmental Management.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Applicants must be (or have been) completing a degree in civil engineering within the last 4 years (before application) from a recognized University in Afghanistan.

• Preferred ‘major area/fields’ of such degree studies are building design and construction.
• Proficiency in contemporary computer applications is required, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office tools / applications.

Experience:

• No specific experience is required for this position.

Language requirement

• Fluency in English – both written and oral
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto – written and oral