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1. About RAWNAQ:

The RAWNAQ project is an EU-funded project which is implemented by the Norwegian Refugee Council and Cordaid. The program aims to create employment opportunities for Internally Displaced People and Returnees through private sector development initiatives. The project has started in January 2020 and will continue till June 2023, implemented in Herat and Kandahar cities of Afghanistan.

The project has two pillars; provision of technical assistance and constant BDS support to micro, small and medium enterprises ((M)SMEs) to further grow, expand and scale-up business operations and undertake innovative solutions to overcome challenges in the selected value chains,  and, on the other hand, supporting youth from displaced and vulnerable host communities/families living in those areas to secure and retain decent jobs in these MSMEs.  

Background Information - Job-specific

The Quality Control Engineering Officers will be responsible for the to control and monitor the construction/repair work of shelters based on engineering and cluster norms.

Functional Responsibilities

• Accountable for the quality and workmanship of every activity, precise knowledge of all aspects of engineering construction relating to Civil, Architectural, and Structural discipline interfacing the multidisciplinary processes.
• Responsible to check the construction work is based on the project demand and the engineering norms are considered during the construction/repair work.
• prepare all inspection reports and discus with site engineer and PMEAL officer.
• Supports the shelter site engineer in dealing with the beneficiaries for all the Quality matters.
• Assesses the implementation of the Quality Plan and Quality Control Plans on the site.
• Together with site engineer handover the quality constructed shelters to beneficiaries.
• Perform other duties in case of requirement.

Support Effective Security in the Field

• Work closely with the Country team to ensure that security policies, procedures, practices and capacities support “direct implementation” in the field taking into account the need to deliver quality services to people, families and communities while facilitating “Duty of Care” for Cordaid staff.
• Assist working closely with communities supported by programmes and projects implemented by Cordaid in developing effective mechanisms to prevent and resolve (potential) conflicts and harm to Cordaid staff in an expedient and effective manner.

Contribute to Knowledge Management and Innovation

• Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure Cordaid is continually incorporating best practice approaches in Country Office operations.
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for corporate development planning and knowledge building and, contribute to relevant Communities of Experts and Communities of Practice accordingly.
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and/or Cordaid Management.
• The successful delivery of results by the Humanitarian-aid project officer will impacts the performance of programmes and projects implemented by Cordaid as well as its reputation as an effective partner in achieving positive results that lead to flourishing communities in fragile settings.

• Please submit your CV – using a maximum of 2 pages, and a motivation letter of maximum 1 page in one PDF file. Your email subject should be CRD00153/22 otherwise, it will not be considered as valid application.
• Please note that applications received after the closing date and without the Subject line will not be given consideration.
• Only shortlisted candidates whose application meets the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview.
• Note: Only application send to the below address will be considered. Applications send to any other address even within the organization cannot be considered.
• Important Note:
• Applicants should copy and paste the Vacancy Announcement (VA) Number which is CRD00153/22 into the email subject line when submitting the required documents. Please do not add any other information in the subject line of your email except CRD00153/22. Please do not add any additional words or space in the VA Number. Applications received without a VA Number will not be considered.