The AKTC was founded in 1988 and is registered in Geneva, Switzerland, as a private, non-denominational, philanthropic foundation. It is an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a family of institutions created by His Highness the Aga Khan, with distinct yet complementary mandates to improve the welfare and prospects of people in countries in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa. AKTC is currently operating in Afghanistan under the name of Aga Khan Cultural Services – Afghanistan (AKCS-A) and is registered with the Ministry of Economy of the country.
Part of the wider development program of the AKDN in Afghanistan, the AKCS-A has since 2002 been engaged in a range of initiatives in Kabul, Heart, Balkh, Badakhshan, Ghazni, and Logar aimed at the conservation and revitalization of historic neighborhoods, the improvement of living conditions and the development of professional and crafts skills.
AKCS-A is implementing several projects in Afghanistan aimed at protecting Afghanistan’s tangible/intangible cultural heritage and improving the living conditions of the inhabitants, as part of a broader process of urban revitalization. Working within a team of Afghan and international professionals, under the direct supervision of the CEO or his/her designate, the Application/Mobile Application and Database Developer will be involved in a range of digital archiving activities in support of AKCS-A’s conservation and rehabilitation activities in Afghanistan.
Background:
AKCS-A is implementing a capacity-building initiative to enhance the documentation and mapping skills of NGO partners. A core component of this initiative involves developing a GIS-based mobile application and associated databases to document and visualize project activities effectively. The Application/Mobile Application and Database Developer will play a critical role in modifying open-source GIS applications and developing the database systems needed for this initiative.
