Job announcement
Post Date :
April 15 2024
Deadline :
April 29 2024
Reference Number :
jobanafg
Vacancies :
1 vacancies
Minimun Experience :
4 Year(s)
Minimun Education :
Bachelors
Age :
20 - 80
Gender :
Not specified
Job shift :
Full-time
Job type :
Job level :
Senior
Salary :
As per organization salary scale
Location :
Remote
Sectors :
Job announcement channel
Position Title: MIS Officer
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Senior ICT and Systems Manager
Location: Remote
No of Position: One
Vacancy No: AF-N-2-2024
Closing Date: April 30, 2024
The American University of Afghanistan is Afghanistan has only nationally accredited, private, not-for- profit, non-partisan, and coeducational institution of higher education. It opened its doors in 2006 with an initial enrollment of 50 students, and since that, time has grown to enroll more than 1,700 full- and part-time students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional training programs. Despite a changing political and security climate in Afghanistan, AUAF has successfully lived up to its mission to provide equal access to high-quality higher education across gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic background.
Our professional community comprises a diverse, talented Afghan and international faculty and staff who work together in support of our students and toward a sustainable, ambitious future for the provision of American-style education in Afghanistan.
Position Summary
The MIS Officer will be responsible for the administration of database and information systems, troubleshooting technical problems, and designing and generating reports.
The MIS Officer shall ensure the smooth running of all information systems and shall ensure that the client’s expectations are met and quality services are provided. Having good communication and problem-solving skills are the fundamental requirement.
Provision of required assistance in the implementation of new information systems and new deployments.
Design and generate new reports based on the requirements of functional departments.
Manage backup and recovery processes of information systems.
Responsibilities:
Database and Applications
Maintain and administrate existing information systems;
Assist in systems’ implementation, operations, and maintenance;
Troubleshoot and resolve the system issues and problems;
Work with related departments to improve system-based solutions and their usages;
Apply regular backups and ensure system security;
Training and Reporting
Ensure staff remained trained and effective at using the information systems;
Generate regular and ad-hoc reports for needy destinations and functional departments;
Document MIS-related guidelines, manuals and procedures;
Submit periodic (weekly/monthly/ quarterly/ annual) progress reports to the Senior ICT and Systems Manager;
Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the Senior ICT and Systems Manager.
Required Qualification, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor in IT, Computer Science, or Software Engineering
Shall have at least 3-4 Years of relevant experience
Expertise in IT and MIS Systems and Applications
Extensive experience in the administration of information systems
Knowledge and experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central will be an advantage
Strong knowledge and experience of SQL
Strong knowledge and experience of SSIS and SSRS
Knowledge of web programming languages (.NET, ASP.NET CORE, C#)
Knowledge of Data Analysis and Business Intelligence tools will be an advantage
High level of integrity and an evolved concept of responsibility and innovations
Shall have strong communication and problem-solving skills
Shall have strong skills to work under pressure
Shall have strong multi-tasking skills
Shall be flexible to stay in the office beyond the office hours when and if required
English is the working language in AUAF (spoken, read, and written); Familiarity with Dari and Pashto would be useful
How to apply
To apply for this position, please fill out the job application through AUAF job portal link https://auaf.webhr.co/hr/careers Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed.
Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If hired, the successful applicant is expected to provide official proof of academic degrees.
AUAF does not charge recruitment fees to applicants. AUAF is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. AUAF follows a strict non-discriminatory policy in its selection and employment practices. All applicants will receive equal consideration, and applicants from all ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Please note that this position is only open for Afghan nationals.