Established in August 2002, WADAN is an indigenous, government registered NGO. We undertake community and institutional development, civic education, education, drug control, human rights, anti-corruption, protection, livelihood and child protection initiatives. Headquartered in Kabul, WADAN has offices in provinces that provide national coverage.

For details please visit our website at www.wadan.org

The Database Officer is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the central and project-specific databases, conducting data analysis, and supporting the design of various database tools and strategies. Create and maintain appropriate database for all CBSs, ECCDs, and Catch-up teachers, SMS members and others, in line with WADAN guidelines; Provide accurate, reliable and insightful data analysis as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Provincial Manager and Project Coordinator, the incumbent of this position will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Class, Teacher and Students profiles with specific code numbers and enter data from paper documents to computer system on daily basis.
• Maintain and further develop the structure or format of the databases as required; and implement proper backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures to ensure data integrity and availability;
• Sort and organize data before entering it into the database and verify the accuracy of data.
• Confirm the date, location and numbers are entered into the system correctly, maintain logs of activities and completed work, promptly inputting of sensitive and accounting data into database.
• Ensure proper filing of hard and soft copies of survey questionnaires, lists of teachers, SMS members or other data collection tools or documents;
• Provide database technical support to WADAN teams, and troubleshoot both hardware and software issues.
• Verify the accuracy of the data collected during assessments and clean data collected during assessments and flag any issues to the relevant departments;
• Extract queries, figures, and reports from the database; and generate data visualization such as charts, graphs, tables to be included in communication tools, reports, assessments and any other documents as per needs;
• In collaboration with the Education Officer, provide data analysis of projects’ activities and assessment data.
• Support the improvements of the data collection tools and processes and pilot new ideas with assessment teams in the field.

• Minimum five years’ experience in database management, data entry, or information systems with a Bachelor’s or three years with a Master’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Statistics Master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of database software (e.g., MS Access, SQL, DHIS2, or relevant project management databases).
• Experience in data collection, validation, cleaning, and analysis in education or development projects in Afghanistan.
• Ability to design, maintain, and update databases for accurate and timely reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills in Dari/Pashto.
• Ability to coordinate with field staff to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to project sites for data verification and system updates.

Safeguarding, PSEA, and Compliance

• WADAN has zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, in line with UN standards.

WADAN is accepting applications from interested individuals.  If you are interested in being considered, please submit your CV and cover letter via (jobs@wadan.org) noting the position title in the subject line i.e., “ Database Officer W-0224” or your application will not be considered. Only short-listed individuals will be contacted for the written test and after that for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO or THREE WEEKS after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

When applying, please rename your CV with your full name e.g. Omid Ahmadi Otherwise, the system will not accept your application.

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