English Version (Paraphrased Organization Profile) About Solidarités International (SI): Solidarités International (SI) is a global humanitarian non-governmental organization with over four decades of experience delivering essential emergency relief to communities impacted by armed conflict and natural catastrophes. The organization works to fulfill fundamental human needs, including food security, shelter, and safe water access. Recognizing waterborne illnesses as a leading global cause of mortality, SI specializes in drinking water provision, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene promotion, and livelihood support. Operating across roughly 25 countries, the organization relies on a dedicated workforce of over 2,400 professionals—comprising national workers, international staff, headquarters personnel, and volunteers—who execute humanitarian operations with professional rigor and cultural respect.

Job Summary

• Recruiter: Solidarités International
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Kunduz
• Gender: Both
• Experience:⁦ 2 - 3 years
• Deadline: ⁦⁦2026-10-06

Key responsibilities of WATSAN Team Leader:

Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties:

• Activity Planning & Supervision:
  • Formulate weekly team action plans for line manager approval, anticipating requirements for human resources, stock materials, administrative clearances, and logistical arrangements (transportation and communication).
• Project Assessment & Engineering Design:
  • Assist in identifying prospective intervention areas and designing operational, human, and financial resource allocations.
  • Participate in field diagnostics, needs assessments, and the production of technical documentation, including Bills of Quantities (BoQs), scopes of work, and engineering drawings.
• Project Implementation & Field Monitoring:
  • Schedule project operations alongside field teams to meet internal operational milestones.
  • Oversee field implementation to ensure compliance with technical specifications, project deadlines, and organizational standards.
  • Perform routine site monitoring visits, identify operational risks or bottlenecks, and propose adaptive solutions to the Program Manager.
  • Ensure strict security measures for staff and equipment across intervention sites, while maintaining updated operational, logistical, and budget monitoring tools (IOFs).
• Team Management & Supervision:
  • Assist in recruiting WASH contractors and organize regular team coordination meetings alongside the WASH Deputy Program Manager.
  • Monitor team dynamics, resolve internal conflicts, report training gaps to line management, and facilitate capacity-building sessions.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and manage leave schedules for team members under line manager oversight.
• Logistics & Administration:
  • Enforce administrative guidelines during daily worker recruitment and monitor the proper use, maintenance, and tracking of field tools.
  • Enforce site safety protocols across all team operations.
  • Inspect the quantity and quality of materials delivered to working sites, ensuring proper receipt and storage.
• Reporting, Communication & Community Liaison:
  • Attend weekly program meetings and relevant cluster discussions upon request.
  • Maintain up-to-date program files and monitoring archives within the office for supervisor review.
  • Prepare and submit weekly progress reports and contribute to the monthly program reporting package.
  • Build and maintain positive community relations, gather feedback from local actors, and report safety or context-specific issues impacting team operations to management.

Job Requirment

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or WASH and Humanitarian Studies.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in WASH operations or emergency response programs with local or international NGOs.

Required Technical & Soft Skills:

• Analytical & Communication: Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, report-writing, and communication capabilities, grounded in a solid understanding of humanitarian policies, principles, and standards.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, as well as Dari and/or Pashto.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Demonstrated ability to adapt to diverse field environments and perform effectively under high-pressure conditions.
• Community Engagement: Practical experience working directly with local communities is considered a distinct advantage.
• Software & Technical Tools: Proficiency in MS Office, digital data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox), alongside working knowledge of basic GIS software and AutoCAD.

Submission Guideline

Recruitment Transparency & Fraud Prevention:

• No Fee Policy: Solidarités International (SI) never charges applicants any fees or payments at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Fair Selection: SI maintains a fair and transparent hiring system. Only the Human Resources department will communicate with candidates.
• Shortlisting & Local Priority: Only qualified applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will be contacted for further steps. Qualified local candidates from the project province are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive priority consideration.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates must submit their application using the two-step process below:

1. Document Submission: Send your CV and Cover Letter merged into a single PDF or MS Word file to:

   📧 Email: recruitment@solidarites-afghanistan.org

2. Online Form: Complete the required online application questionnaire by clicking the link below:

Link: https://shorturl.at/PYtkj

Country

Afghanistan

City

Qunduz

Submission Email

recruitment@solidarites-afghanistan.org

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