Required Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, Banking, Management, Information Technology, or another relevant field.
• Educational qualifications must be obtained from a recognized institution and officially recognized or verified by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan. Foreign academic qualifications must be supported by an equivalency certificate issued by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Minimum five (5) years of senior management, executive leadership, corporate governance, banking, financial services, telecommunications, legal, audit, compliance, risk management, or related professional experience.
• Good understanding of corporate governance principles, Board responsibilities, and strategic oversight.
• Strong leadership, sound judgment, and effective decision-making skills.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Good communication skills in Dari and/or Pashto.
• Ability to attend Board meetings and perform responsibilities on an as-needed basis.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience serving as a Board Member, Director, Senior Executive, or Committee Member.
• Experience in banking, Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), Payment Service Providers (PSPs), fintech companies, telecommunications, or other regulated financial institutions.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with regulators, shareholders, Boards of Directors, or institutional stakeholders.
• The appointment of the selected candidate as a Board Member shall be subject to the applicable regulatory requirements and, where required, the approval or non-objection of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
