WDIO Background:

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, nonpolitical, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, social justice, and the enhancement of well-being for individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have tirelessly worked towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, achieve gender equality, improve agricultural productivity, and promote environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over ninety-seven individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development.

Through innovative programs, advocacy efforts, and community engagement, Watan Development and Initiative Organization is at the forefront of driving sustainable solutions and empowering individuals to create a better future

WDIO is nationally based in Kabul and maintains field operations through five regional offices, with over ninety-seven staff members, located in Kabul, Bamiyan & Logar (Center-Region), Ghor & Herat (West-Region), Nangarhar, Laghman & Kunar (East-region), Takhar & Badakhshan (North-Region) and Kandahar (South-Region). WDIO maintains the departments of Program, Operation, Human Resources Finance, and Procurement. Each department operates according to the WDIO written policies and procedure manuals updated based on the context of the area where WDIO is implementing projects.

WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has decided to adopt the standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA set by the Bulletin, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows.

Job Summary

The MIS Officer will lead all MIS and data collection activities at the provincial level and support the M&E in reporting and analysis to track the TLC project activities. He/she is also required to develop web-based dynamic systems and create custom reports to address the needs of the project. The MIS Officer will undertake a wide range of requirement gathering, analysis, and web-based database development tasks, including but not limited to those stipulated below:

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the WDIO Provincial Education Coordinator and technical supervision of the MIS Manager the MIS officers will be primarily responsible for all Data entry, and its quality/accuracy assurance related to the TLC project, apart from that MIS officers will be responsible for supporting provincial departments in software related issues.
• The following are the main responsibilities of the MIS Officer:
• Support and participate in information exchange and coordination mechanisms with partners and relevant information systems/units.
• Technical coordination and support of MIS activities of the TLC project and overall, WDIO activities.
• Advise and support technical experts on issues related to the use of MIS systems and digital data collection to meet the needs of the organization.
• Preparation and dissemination of technical reports.
• Designing and developing forms and data collection tools in ODK/Kobo/Enketo.
• Building capacity of social organizers and related staff members, on the usage of related data collection and reporting tools.
• Provide technical support and oversee collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of WDIO, TLC projects-related information from routine surveys, surveillance, and diverse contextual information sources.
• The collection, compilation, and analysis of MIS reports related to the TLC project and other WDIO-related activities in the province.
• Strong follow-up with related departments for on-time data entry and sharing with the central office.
• Data quality assurance checks on a routine base, to check that the data is accurate and as per the project standards and norms.
• Oversee testing and implementation of new or modified systems/databases
• Provide training, write documentation and user manuals, including data standards, procedures
• Ensure data security, storage; archiving, and backup recovery procedures are functioning correctly
• Monitor performance and control access permissions and privileges
• Analyze and resolve problems relating to the availability and security of the server-based databases as reported by users ensuring that normal service is restored to staff as soon as possible after a failure.
• Assess the project needs and design/ develop new dynamic databases
• Establish policies and procedures for the management of data
• Develop new web-based custom applications
• Implement new software and solutions
• Perform preliminary tests on new database projects
• Train Staff on the Use of Databases and Custom Software
• Develop software documentation and technical manuals for the newly developed systems
• Designing, and maintaining new dynamic databases and custom applications for the TLC Project.
• Developing well-organized File Management procedures and mechanisms.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Having at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Software Engineering, or any other relevant field.
• At least 3 to 4 years of working experience with designing databases.
• Required Languages – Excellent Pashto and Dari reading, writing, and verbal skills, Fluent in English, reading, writing, and verbal skills.  
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below:

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