Afghanaid is a British humanitarian and development organisation operating in Afghanistan. For close to forty years we have worked with millions of deprived, excluded and vulnerable families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change, and respond to humanitarian emergencies.

Our community-led approach gives ordinary Afghans a voice in their own development, making them active participants in shaping the future of their country. With our years of experience, our majority Afghan team, and our deep understanding of local, cultural and ethnic issues, we have earned great trust and respect among the communities we work alongside. This has allowed us to gain access to some of the most underserved areas of the country.

• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the dynamic host configuration protocols (DHCP) server, file server, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SQL server and email servers, including establishing a regular backup mechanism.
• Collect, compile, store and analyse data and information collected from the other departments and design and deploy data table structures, forms, reports, queries and implementation of data dashboards to display data in different formats and recommend workflow management system design and view to the system provider.
• Installing and troubleshooting different computer/network accessories and security camera system.
• Regular physical inspection of IT equipment’s as a repair and maintenance practice.
• Train new hired staff on how to use network and other computer peripherals.
• Provide support on on-going maintenance, design, and development of content on Dynamics NAV system.
• Manage system security and passwords.
• Update and maintain IT inventory list.
• Assist with the procurement of all hardware, software, and IT support services.
• Provide IT support to all Afghanaid staff.

Other job-related tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education & Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science / Information Technology or another relevant areas.

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years working experience in in IT & Database, Network design, Implementation and maintenance.

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values and Attitudes

Afghanaid seeks dependable professionals with strong initiative, judgment and adaptability as well as excellent skills in communication, presentation, facilitation, interpersonal relations, decision-making, and reporting. Specifically, applicants for this position should also demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Ability to deal with difficult, often frustrating work situations.
• Personal integrity and a sense of humour.
• Knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in personal workload.
• Fluency in written and spoken in English, Dari and Pashto
• A clear and firm commitment to the rights, equality, role, and empowerment of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuasively present ideas.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in office software applications, including spreadsheets, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Personal integrity with initiative and drive to get things done and achieve results in a fast-paced and challenging environment. 
• Creative and innovative in conceptual and analytical thinking
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, able to work with significant levels of autonomy, manage personal priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Desirable

• Master Degree in the relevant field
• 2 Years working experience in IT at INGOs

Other Information

Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff are passionate about and proud to work at Afghanaid. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions.

Our remuneration and benefits package is competitive with other similar organisations.

This position presents an excellent opportunity for someone who has the ambition and determination to move up in their career.

Please submit your application by filling the Afghanaid standard job application form and email a completed application form, covering letter and your CV, by no later than Saturday 23^th November 2024 to vacancies@afghanaid.org.uk  ; including your name, vacancy number and the job title in the subject line. Your covering letter should be no more than 1 standard A4 page in length and explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role. Your CV should be no more than 4 pages and include 3 professional references including your current employer. The precision and style with which you present yourself in your covering letter and CV will be given significant weight in short listing candidates. Application with no proper subject (requested above), without the application form or submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful for shortlisting.

Please note that applying without filling the standard job application form will result in disqualifying the applications to review for shortlisting.

Link for the Afghanaid Standard Job Application form:  https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1vLmMCTTa7peZ-8Odm-L4xm_5ULr6nvRG

Note: We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

Only Female should apply to this position.