Vacancy id VAC-30999
Job title VAC-30999 Program Associate (Infrastructure – QC)
Location Kabul
Apply by 19-Jun-2025
Start date 01-Jul-2025
Duration 6 months
Number of vacancies 2
Qualification Bachelor’s in civil engineering, architectural engineering, water (resource) management or related fields from an accredited academic institution (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience. year/s of demonstrable relevant administration (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience. year/s of experience in Afghanistan (essential).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).
Working level in Pashto (essential).
Working level in Dari (essential).
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
Under the overall supervision of the Community-Led Infrastructure Officer in Kabul, Afghanistan and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate (DRR Engineering); and, in collaboration with relevant units at Country office and the Sub-offices, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting quality control of construction project in country and/or Sub-Office at regional level in Afghanistan.
Role objectives
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and community-based infrastructure projects, verifying compliance with technical standards, project goals, and resource efficiency under the supervision of the Senior Programme Associate (DRR Engineering).
Assist implementing QA/QC plans by reviewing technical specifications, construction drawings, and applicable codes to check all project stages meet contractual and regulatory quality standards.
Assist on compilation of comprehensive quality documentation, including inspection test plans, material approvals, and as-built records, while coordinating closely with IOM field staffs, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to follow up on quality compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Verify the acceptable quality of materials and workmanship in the project work.
Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific to quality control of the projects.
Monitor and carry out regular field inspections during construction to monitor workmanship, identify deviations, and support resolution of quality or safety issues including community mobilization.
Act as focal point for quality control of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with file staff, diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in quality delivery and standards, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
Participate in civil field inspections and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
Assist to the development of relevant monitoring and evaluation tools to track policy mainstreaming initiatives and measure progress and effectiveness, make recommendations on suitable course corrections, and supporting further development and improvements.
Maintain standards of safety and comply with standard Health, Safety and Environment Management System requirements.
Provides guidance/training to new/junior/filed staff and/ or community members, skilled and unskilled laborers on the construction quality control.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering, water (resource) management or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
Or
High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
Experience:
Experience in QC in construction and monitoring of different type of small to medium scale infrastructure project not limited only to stone masonry walls, protection walls, retaining walls, gabion works, check dams, water intakes, culverts, floodway, and others (buildings, roads, etc.)
Hands-on experience with inspection of structural, architectural, or MEP works.
Experience in conducting field inspections, material testing, and using quality control tools (e.g., slump test, rebar inspection, welding checks etc.).
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Skills:
Proficiency in conducting field inspections, material testing, and using quality control tools (e.g., slump test, rebar inspection, welding checks).
Knowledge of Construction Quality Standards (ISO 9001, ASTM, ACI, NEBOSH/OSHA) or project-specific standards.
Ability to quickly identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Familiar with MS Office, AutoCAD, and construction QA/QC tools
Proficiency in building codes (ABC, IBC, ASCE, and ASTM, AASHTO etc.), planning guidelines, construction guidelines, standards, and indicators.
Languages
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.
Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Project reporting
N/A
Key competencies
VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Team management
N/A
Further information
Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.
Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.
Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.
Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.
- 2nd Note: Open to Internal Candidates Only “IOM Afghanistan Staff & Third-Party Contracted CTG Staff.