Admin Officer

Established in 2002, Kardan University is the first and largest privately-owned University in Afghanistan. Kardan is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in numerous professional disciplines. Kardan currently offers quality and international standard educational opportunities to over 8,000 students in the field of business, law, IT, and Civil Engineering at its campuses. In 2013, Kardan University has been awarded the prestigious ‘Top Performer Award’ by the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of Afghanistan - a testimony to its first-class stature. To reaffirm this, Kardan University was granted the University status by the Ministry of Higher Education. Kardan is the only University not only in Afghanistan but also in the region to get candidacy status from the IACBE, USA, an established and well-reputed international accreditation body. Kardan University believes in the sense of commitment to excellence and quality and is committed to serving as a key player in the development and enhancement of education in Afghanistan through its innovative curricular programs.

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate, energetic and a results-oriented individual with strong communication skills and solid knowledge? If yes, this opportunity is for you. Kardan University is seeking experienced and motivated Admin Officer for its campus/residence. 

Reporting to the Administration Manager, the Admin Officer will perform the following duties.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Arrange office inventory including office stationery (markers, pens, white paper, staplers, ink cartridges, file folders), office maintenance items, etc. from procurement department.
• Ensure maintenance of all commodities in safe keeping.
• Record and maintain office inventory including office stationary, office maintenance items, furniture, etc. in inventory record and stores.
• Maintain inventory system as per the requirement of Kardan University.
• Ensure that inventory tags # are released and pasted to eligible items.
• Ensure that inventory database is properly maintained and the reports are accurate and reliable.
• Distribute inventory to different departments as per their requirement and demand. 
• Ensure that ledgers and bin cards for all the items in store are updated.
• Ensure to implement proper depreciation methodology on Kardan University’s assets
• Monitor the condition of all stock items regularly.
• Liaise with department heads and Admin Manager regarding store-related issues.
• Coordinate with other campuses to ensure that stationery needs are met.
• Prepare stock in and stock out reports on monthly basis and submit the same to Admin Manager.
• Coordinate security related issues with security officials and update the management on necessary precautions
• Train and supervise cleaning staff, cooks, and other support staff.
• Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs.
• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events.
• Ensure compliance with all security standards and preventative measures.
• Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.
• Investigate and resolve issues and incidence across the university campuses
• Perform any other relevant task assigned by supervisor.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 3 years of proven relevant experience.
• Spoken and written proficiency in Pashto, Dari and English is required.
• Strong organizational, management, interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter (both in one document) via email to jobs@kardan.edu.af. Email applications must include the position title in the email subject line.

We thank all the applicants for their interest; however, only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.