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Quality Assurance Engineer

Date Posted: May 22, 2024
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    Kapisa Paktika
  • Type:
    Contract
  • Shift:
    Rotating Days
  • Career Level:
    Entry Level Staff
  • Positions:
    2
  • Vacancy number:
    AR-24-01000372-13
  • Experience:
    5 Year
  • Gender:
    Any
  • Salary:
    Af
  • Degree:
    Bachelors
  • Apply Before:
    May 27, 2024

About Agency for Rehabilitation Assistance & Development of Afghanistan (ARADA)

The Agency for Rehabilitation Assistance & Development of Afghanistan - ARADA is a non- governmental, non-political, non-profit, humanitarian organization. ARADA was established by a group of profoundly experienced, professional, and dedicated development practitioners during dire refugee circumstances in Peshawar, Pakistan on the 1st of May, 1992. In Afghanistan, ARADA was officially registered in 2003 with the Ministry of Planning but in 2006 with the Ministry of Economy. ARADA has three decades of experience in emergency response projects as well as in development assistance and services to Afghan vulnerable people within Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Area-Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives (ABADEI) is a flagship programme designed to bring UN agencies, international and national NGOs, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) together through a coherent approach and funding platform. This collaboration enables comprehensive programming, extensive geographic coverage, and results at scale. ABADEI focuses on meeting basic human needs and services through local markets, aiding local communities in rebuilding their lives and livelihoods, enhancing human security, and reducing the humanitarian caseload. Its interventions provide an integrated response to the socio-economic crisis through the provision of essential services, strengthening community livelihoods and local economic activities, building resilience to climate and disaster risks, and promoting community ownership, engagement, and social cohesion.

Under ABADEI, the WE-Act project supports a localized, integrated response to the socio-economic and cultural challenges faced by Afghan women. It empowers women in rural and urban areas through access to finance, entrepreneurship skills development, and business opportunities, thereby enhancing their economic agency and ability to contribute to community stability and local economic recovery.

The WE-Act: Infrastructure component focuses on constructing small community infrastructure to enhance the livelihoods and productive capacity of local communities, farmers, and businesses through labor-intensive public works and temporary employment generation. This will be achieved by conducting risk assessments, engaging with local communities, and developing strong partnerships at community, district, and provincial levels. The project involves the construction of 20 community infrastructure facilities in seven target provinces within five regions.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that the construction activities under the WE-Act: Infrastructure project meet the required quality standards and are implemented effectively and efficiently.

The following is a brief description of the Duties and Responsibilities’:

Duties and Responsibilities

 

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    • Develop and implement quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) plans and procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
    • Conduct regular inspections and audits of construction sites to monitor adherence to QA/QC protocols.
    • Identify and document any non-conformities or deviations from established standards and recommend corrective actions.
    • Oversee the technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring that all works are executed according to approved designs, specifications, and standards.
    • Review and approve construction materials, workmanship, and methodologies to ensure they meet project requirements.
    • Maintain comprehensive records of QA/QC activities, including inspection reports, test results, and corrective actions taken.
    • Prepare and submit regular QA/QC reports to the Team Leader, highlighting key issues, risks, and recommendations for improvement.
    • Provide training and guidance to project staff and contractors on QA/QC procedures and best practices.
    • Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the project team and among stakeholders.
    • Conduct risk assessments to identify potential quality-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
    • Collaborate with the risk management team to ensure that quality risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Engage with local communities and stakeholders to address any quality-related concerns and ensure that infrastructure projects meet their needs and expectations.
    • Facilitate communication between the project team and local communities to promote transparency and trust.
    • Developing and implementing QA/QC plans, protocols, and procedures.
    • Conducting site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
    • Identifying and addressing non-conformities and deviations from project specifications.
    • Coordinating with the Team Leader and other project staff to ensure the timely and effective implementation of QA/QC activities.
    • Managing project resources, including materials, equipment, and personnel, to maintain quality standards.
    • Building strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders to ensure their involvement in QA/QC processes.
    • Facilitating community meetings and consultations to gather feedback and address quality-related concerns.
    • Maintaining accurate records of QA/QC activities, including inspection reports, test results, and corrective actions.
    • Providing regular updates to the Team Leader and other stakeholders on QA/QC status and progress.
    • The Quality Assurance Engineer will report to the Team Leader of the WE-Act: Infrastructure project and provide regular updates on QA/QC activities, challenges, and achievements.
 

Job Requirements

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results.

 

Common professional competencies for this position:

 

  • B.Sc degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance and control, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing QA/QC plans and procedures.
  • Strong understanding of construction standards, materials, and methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of gender equality, social inclusion, and human rights principles.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
  • Computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
  • Fluency English and local languages (Both written and verbal).

 

 Behavioral competencies

  • Being able to break down a project/activity into achievable tasks through weekly plan and weekly reports templates
  • Working with people, communicating with impact and respect, analysing and decision maker.
  • Ensuring that activities are relevant, well planned and implemented according to strategies, procedures and donor requirements.
  • Completing assigned tasks according to deadlines.
  • Supervision and adjusting plans if necessary.
 

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with copies of their CVs and cover letter (NOT Educational and Work Certificates), to the attention of Human Resources Department to the following address or email us on (admin@arada-af.org). also Kindly mention the position name and vacancy no for which you are applying. 

 

Submission Email:

admin@arada-af.org

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