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MIS & Data Management Officer

Vision Development Organization
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Position Title: MIS & Data Management Officer

2026-03-01    Kabul     Full Time     72

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Monitoring and Evaluation Program IT
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number: VDO-0060-2026
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul Main Office, with support to field offices across Afghanistan
Organization: Vision Development Organization
Years of Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in: MIS development Data management and NGO data systems Monitoring databases Experience working with national or international NGOs preferred.
Contract Duration: One Year
Gender: Male/Female
Education: Bachelor’s degree in: Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, MIS, Economics, or any of these MEAL-related field Master’s degree is an advantage
Close date: 2026-03-01

About Vision Development Organization:

Vision Development Organization (VDO) is an independent, social and legal non-profit, non-political and non-governmental organization established in January 07, 2015. The organization is establish and run by an Afghan women with a strong and committed team to respond  to the development needs of Afghanistan such as; legal, educational, advocacy, human rights, environmental, health and economical perspectives. VDO is committed to work for the welfare and progress of society with focus on abovementioned areas. 

Job Descriptions:

A. MIS System Development & Management

  • Design, implement, and maintain VDO’s centralized MIS framework.
  • Develop and manage digital data collection tools and platforms.
  • Establish standardized data structures across departments.
  • Maintain program databases for all active projects.
  • Support development of dashboards and automated reporting tools.
  • Ensure interoperability between program, MEAL, HR, and finance data systems.
  • Contribute to the digitalization of VDO’s operational and programmatic processes.

B. Data Collection Systems & Tools

  • Develop data collection templates, forms, and tools for programs.
  • Support field teams in using mobile data collection platforms.
  • Ensure standardized indicators and data definitions across projects.
  • Maintain beneficiary databases and tracking systems.
  • Support registration, verification, and tracking of beneficiaries.

C. Data Quality Assurance

  • Establish and enforce data quality standards.
  • Conduct routine data validation and verification checks.
  • Identify inconsistencies, duplication, and data gaps.
  • Develop data cleaning protocols.
  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of program data.

D. Data Analysis & Reporting Support

  • Support MEAL and program teams in data analysis.
  • Generate periodic reports, summaries, and visual dashboards.
  • Produce statistical insights for:
    • Donor reporting
    • Strategic planning
    • Program reviews
  • Support baseline, midline, and endline data processing.

E. Beneficiary Data Management

  • Maintain secure beneficiary databases.
  • Support beneficiary registration and verification systems.
  • Track assistance delivery (cash, in-kind, services).
  • Ensure traceability of assistance records for compliance.
  • Support protection-sensitive data handling for vulnerable populations.

F. Digital Data Security & Confidentiality

  • Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy standards.
  • Maintain secure access controls and backup systems.
  • Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  • Ensure secure storage of:
    • GBV-related data
    • Beneficiary personal information
    • Staff data
  • Support safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.

G. Institutional Data Systems Strengthening

  • Contribute to the development of:
    • AYAAN Data Hub
    • Organizational dashboards
    • Digital archiving systems
  • Support creation of knowledge management systems.
  • Help build a centralized institutional data repository.

H. Capacity Building & Technical Support

  • Train staff on:
    • Data entry
    • Data protection
    • MIS tools
    • Reporting templates
  • Provide technical support to field teams.
  • Develop user manuals and guidelines.
  • Support MEAL teams in strengthening monitoring systems.

I. Compliance & Audit Readiness

  • Maintain proper documentation of data systems.
  • Ensure data traceability for:
    • Donor audits
    • Evaluations
    • Compliance reviews
  • Support verification of reported results.
  • Maintain data records aligned with donor requirements.

J. Coordination & Collaboration

  • Work closely with:
    • MEAL team
    • Program departments
    • Finance
    • HR
    • Operations
  • Support cluster and donor data reporting requirements.
  • Provide data for proposals, concept notes, and reports.

Cross-Cutting Responsibilities

The MIS & Data Management Officer will:

  • Promote accountability and transparency.
  • Ensure inclusion and gender-sensitive data collection.
  • Support anti-fraud and anti-diversion data tracking.
  • Integrate safeguarding considerations into data systems.
  • Contribute to organizational learning and documentation.

Expected Key Deliverables

  • Functional organizational MIS system
  • Program dashboards and reporting tools
  • Clean and verified beneficiary databases
  • Data quality assurance framework
  • Data protection protocols
  • Periodic analytical reports
  • Digital archiving system
  • Staff training materials

 

 

Job Requirements:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in:
    • Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, MIS, Economics, or any of these MEAL-related field
  • Master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in:
    • MIS development
    • Data management
    • NGO data systems
    • Monitoring databases
  • Experience working with national or international NGOs preferred.
  • Experience in multi-sector humanitarian/development projects is an asset.

Technical Skills

  • Strong proficiency in:
    • Excel (advanced level)
    • Data analysis tools
    • Database management
  • Experience with:
    • Kobo / ODK / CommCare / DHIS2 (preferred)
    • Power BI / Tableau (asset)
    • Digital dashboards
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Data quality standards
    • Data protection principles
    • Indicator tracking systems

Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical thinking
  • High attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage large datasets
  • Confidentiality and integrity
  • Ability to work under pressure

Languages

  • Fluent in English (required)
  • Dari and/or Pashto (required)

Ethical & Compliance Responsibilities

The MIS & Data Management Officer must:

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all data.
  • Adhere to VDO’s:
    • Safeguarding Policy
    • PSEA Policy
    • Data Protection standards
    • Zero-Tolerance Policy
  • Ensure sensitive data is handled responsibly.

 

Submission Guidelines:

All qualified candidates are requested to open the  below given link and follow the instructions:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7J3FKzDS-kVS-sJh9DoQprVn2q2P8Z8M29WomnX4UHo-RGg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109440621383724205465

applications received without a given link and/or online system will be disqualified and removed from the entire process. 

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test or interviews. If you are not contacted Two or Three Weeks after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

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