The Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) is an independent forum founded in 1988 in response to the demand from NGOs working with Afghan refugees in Pakistan and across the border in Afghanistan to more efficiently coordinate assistance and delivery of services. With its main office in Kabul since 2002, ACBAR brings together 211 National and International NGOs working in all sectors of humanitarian assistance and development in Afghanistan. Its activities focus heavily on information to its members and the aid community in general, coordination of activities at the national and regional levels, and advocacy on issues affecting the work of its members in Afghanistan. ACBAR has a mission to provide an efficient platform for members to carry out effective humanitarian, development, and peace building activities in Afghanistan.

RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

The Coordination assistant position is a full-time job that is responsible for providing support to the regional manager in Afghanistan.  Regular hours of work are 8 hours- Sunday through Thursday or as scheduled during travel and as noted in the Employee Handbook.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Essential tasks include the following:

• Support the Regional Manager in daily activities in the office
• Make necessary arrangements for meetings and coordination efforts
• Prepare monthly meetings schedule
• Update the necessary contact list of relevant NGO members, UN agencies, local authorities and other concerned stakeholders
• Assist the Regional Manager in preparing minutes, reports and other documents for NGO members and for head office
• Filing of all key documents in files
• To keep official letters in the office and provide to other offices when required
• To look after and maintain a register of all office equipment in the office
• Follow the regulations, staff policies and respect the organization structure
• Perform any other task as requested by Line Manager and/or Senior Management including assisting colleagues in other departments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or attribute required.

• Ability to assist and talk to many colleagues, NGO staff including Director level
• Ability to follow instructions and to ask for help when necessary
• Courteous and polite when representing ACBAR

EDUCATION, TRAINING and/or EXPERIENCE

• • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Two years minimum professional experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to speak and write English mandatory, Dari and Pashto preferred
• Ability to communicate meeting details and other information to colleagues and management.

• Ability to review documents and procedures, then approve or recommend improvements

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to complete the form using the link provided below by August, 12, 2025.  Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Notes:

Please be informed that the written test and interview will be conducted only in person.

Job Application Form Link: https://form.acbar.org/app/form?id=M1vOWA