Civil Engineer - WASH

Shifa Foundation is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Shifa Foundation engages. Shifa Foundation expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Shifa Foundation also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, Misconduct Disclosure Scheme — SCHR. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Develop technical designs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for rehablitaiton of water supplies schemes, RO plant,  latrines at schools, healthcare facilities (HCFs), and households, incorporating culturally appropriate, environmentally sound, and "build back better" approaches.
• Design WASH and community infrastructure in line with established engineering standards and project requirements.
• Supervise all WASH-related construction and emergency response works, including water supply systems, school and HCF sanitation facilities, and other community infrastructure.
• Oversee installation and operational start-up of water supply systems, RO Plants and latrine construction; provide ongoing technical support to contractors/vendors.
• Ensure all construction activities are conducted according to approved designs, BOQs, and engineering standards, coordinating with relevant government departments when required.
• Ensure the proper storage, delivery, and record-keeping of materials, equipment, tools, and consumables at worksites.
• Conduct monthly evaluations of program activities to assess progress and impact.
• Prepare and submit progress reports regularly, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Suggest adjustments to activities based on field realities and evaluation findings.
• Lead sanitation and environmental health activities, including waste drainage management and hygiene promotion.
• Handover completed WASH infrastructure to beneficiaries and relevant government departments.
• Responsible to ensure and maintain quality of work, and use of good quality material in all construction work as per the approved BOQs and Drawing.
• Any other official tasks assigned by the line manager.

Job Skills

Water Pumps KnowledgeReporting AbilitiesWater Testing

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Health & Medicine

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Gender

No Preference

Minimum Education

Master

Career Level

Experienced Professional

Experience

3 Years - 4 Years

Apply Before:

Sep 22, 2025

Posting Date:

Sep 11, 2025