WHO ARE WE?
We Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Economic Recovery Officer (Civil Engineer) will be based in Kandahar province and will be responsible to ensure high quality delivery of specialized project activities related to Community Infrastructure projects. Community infrastructure projects require technical inputs throughout the project life cycle, starting from assessments, survey, design, BoQs/cost estimates, implementation, and management. Community infrastructure projects are selected based on DRC SOPs on cash for work and community infrastructures and the exact deliverables will be set out in the DRC-donor project document. The objective of the Civil Engineer is to deliver a high-quality technical output in line with technical standards and specifications, as outlined by government ministries and in alignment with internal operating procedures to achieve project objectives.
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ABOUT YOU
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Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply button below. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages), Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.
Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.