Position Title: Database and ERP Officer

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Senior ICT and Systems Manager

Location: Remote / Outside Afghanistan

Vacancy No: AF-N-13-2026

Closing date: February 28, 2026

AUAF Background:

The American University of Afghanistan is Afghanistan’s 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. Nearly half of our undergraduate students are female, and generous support from the U.S. government and other funding partners as allowed us to support a secure, inclusive, residential campus environment in Kabul. 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 Database and ERP Officer is responsible for advanced administration, development,

customization, and support of AUAF’s enterprise databases and ERP platforms. The position

provides second- and third-level technical support for all database systems and ERP applications,

including Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC.

Key Outcomes

The Database and ERP Officer will:

• Ensure reliable, secure, and high-performance operation of all database and ERP systems.

• Maintain and enhance existing ERP customizations and integrations.

• Provide advanced technical troubleshooting and resolution for complex system issues.

• Support continuous improvement of ERP workflows, reporting, and integrations.

• Support stable, secure, and well-documented information systems operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and optimize enterprise databases and information systems.

• Manage backup, recovery, and data protection processes to ensure system availability and

integrity.

• Monitor system performance and apply tuning, optimization, and corrective actions as required.

• Provide technical and techno-functional support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing ERP customizations, extensions, and

configurations.

• Apply required changes to ERP reports and develop new reports based on functional

requirements.

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs and integration tools to enable seamless data exchange

with external systems.

• Support code optimization, restructuring, and documentation to ensure maintainability and

scalability.

• Document technical procedures, system configurations, SOPs, and development standards.

• Prepare periodic operational, technical, and performance reports for the Senior ICT and

Systems Manager.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Senior ICT and Systems Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a

related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in database administration, system

development, and ERP support roles.

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, including customizations and

extensions.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including SSIS and SSRS.

• Proven experience in developing integrations and APIs for enterprise systems.

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• Strong knowledge of .NET, ASP.NET Core, C#, and related web technologies.

• Experience with Power BI and enterprise reporting tools is highly desirable.

• Functional understanding of financial and operational systems is an advantage.

Other Skills

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage complex technical workloads independently and under pressure.

• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership of mission-critical systems.

• Ability to translate functional requirements into practical technical solutions.

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

• Flexibility to provide extended or after-hours support when required to ensure system continuity.

How to apply

To Apply

To apply for this position, please fill out the job application through the AUAF job portal link : https://auaf.webhr.co/hr/careers. Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed.

Please ensure you add your resume as an attachment.

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.