Hydrogeologist / Geophysicist

INTERNAL STAFF ONLY

Job Title: Hydrogeologist/Geophysicist

No of Positions: 2

Location: Kabul

Duration: Till 31st December 2025

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

• Degree in Civil engineering and construction will be prioritized.
• Previous experience in 5 years, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Fluency in local languages is mandatory.
• Knowledge of water supply projects design software.

Tasks to be Performed:

• Conducts preliminary and technical surveys of groundwater sources for water supply systems.
• Prepare and supervise the production of water from test and production wells.
• Support and conduct well logging.
• Conduct comprehensive pump and compressor tests.
• Conduct studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earths strata and the available water in it.
• Determine water sources present by sampling, examining and analyzing geological formations. Be able to understand and interpret maps, geographical data, historical evidence and models to map out groundwater
• Conduct geophysical investigations and study throughout the country based on needs and asks for design work by the design team.
• Perform groundwater survey through different techniques such as geophysical study, observations, pump tests and others.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on water source availability in the areas of high-water needs based technical expertise, knowledge, experience and study.
• Groundwater monitoring to measure quality and quantity if required.
• Develop hydrogeological maps to determine water source potentials.
• Lead the hydrogeological component of the Design and Engineering Team.
• Frequent field visits for assessment water source, quality assurance of ongoing activities and support to the implementing partners.
• Develop borewells design including selection of filter, casing, and source development.
• Selection of appropriate drilling technology and pumping for water sources.
• Prepare designs, BoQs and technical specifications for water wells.
• Advise, when possible, aquifer recharge projects, especially in areas where the borehole yield is low Capacity building of WASH sectors hydrogeologists/geophysicists in relevant field including classroom- based and on the job trainings. 
• Facilitate Trainings and orientations to Client implementing partners and other engineers.
• Support survey and design teams during different stages of the projects.
• Respond to queries if any during assessment and implementation.
• Support and provide guidance to the contractors during projects implementation. Working closely with engineers of implementing partners.
• Support Client WASH in Emergency response.
• Keep a close liaison with Client's WASH team at country and zonal offices levels.
• And any other tasks assigned by Client.