Hourly Paid IT Instructor – UCA

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan AKF (Afg) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development, and promotion of private-sector enterprises and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.

AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote, or resource-poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The IT instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, competency-based programmes in Networking, Cyber Security, and related IT disciplines, aligned with industry standards and professional certification pathways such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, Security+ and CEH certifications. The position exists to equip learners with the technical knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required for further education, certification, and employment in the IT and cyber security sectors.
The position is responsible for effective instruction, learner assessment, academic support, technical mentoring, and development of relevant course materials and learning resources, while contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement of programme delivery.

The IT Instructor supports the effective management of networking laboratories and learning technologies, ensuring appropriate, secure, and reliable learning environments.
Working collaboratively with the Learning Centre Coordinator, Students Services Officer, and Manager of Academic Affairs (MAA), the IT Instructor contributes to quality assurance, learner engagement, programme delivery, and continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with SPCE-UCA policies, safeguarding requirements, and academic standards.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Teaching and Learning
•    Deliver high-quality, competency-based Information Technology programmes in Networking and Cyber Security, aligned with approved curricula and industry standards.
•    Design and deliver student-centered, competency-based, and interactive lessons using modern teaching methodologies and educational technologies.
•    Develop lesson plans, practical exercises, assessments, learning resources, and instructional materials that meet SPCE academic and quality assurance standards.
•    Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and practical technical skills.
•    Conduct placement tests, midterm examinations, final examinations, practical assessments, and continuous student evaluations.
•    Monitor student attendance, academic progress, learning outcomes, and classroom performance, providing academic guidance and timely interventions where required.
•    Review and continuously improve course content, instructional materials, and delivery methods based on student feedback and programme evaluations.
•    Deliver classroom instruction for no more than 20 academic hours per week, with the total annual teaching workload not exceeding 800 academic hours, in accordance with SPCE-UCA academic workload policy.
•    Ensure the delivery of high-quality, learner-centered instruction by applying competency-based and interactive teaching methodologies, with the overall failure rate not exceeding 5% and the learner dropout rate not exceeding 6%, while upholding SPCE-UCA's academic quality standards.
    Programme Administration and Academic Support
•    Develop, review, and update the programme Concept Note (CN), curriculum, course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials considering the educational market requirements in coordination with the Learning Centre (LC) Coordinator and the Manager of Academic Affairs (MAA).
•    Support student recruitment, application, registration, placement testing, and orientation for Information Technology programmes.
•    Coordinate teaching schedules in consultation with the Students Services Officer and Learning Centre (LC) Coordinator.
•    Prepare and maintain accurate academic records, including attendance, lesson plans, individual work plans, transcripts, grade reports, timetables, and other required documentation.
•    Coordinate communication and follow-up with graduates and alumni of IT.
•    Complete administrative, academic planning, learner support, office hours, and other assigned responsibilities for no more than 20 hours per week.
    IT Technical Support and Laboratory Management  
•    Develop and deliver theoretical and practical training in network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, network security, automation, and enterprise networking aligned with networking programme domains.
•    Design and deliver practical laboratory sessions, simulations, configuration exercises, troubleshooting scenarios, and real-world networking projects covering routing, switching, small- and medium-sized network infrastructure, virtualization, and network assurance.
•    Train learners in small- and medium-sized network architecture, high availability, redundancy, network virtualization, network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
•    Develop learner competency in network security, device hardening, access control, AAA, security monitoring, threat mitigation, and secure network implementation.
•    Introduce network automation and programmability, including APIs, JSON, controller-based networking, SDN, and emerging AI-enabled networking technologies.
•    Develop and administer quizzes, practical assessments, assignments, projects, and examinations to evaluate learners’ technical competencies.
•    Provide technical guidance and mentoring to learners preparing for networking and cybersecurity certifications.
•    Prepare and regularly update training materials, laboratory manuals, presentations, and practical resources in accordance with current technologies, certification domains, and professional standards.
•    Conduct at least one formal classroom observation per month, resulting in a minimum of 12 documented classroom observations annually, and implement recommendations for continuous instructional improvement.
    Professional Development and Institutional Responsibilities
•    Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
•    Participate actively in staff meetings, institutional events, professional development activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
•    Perform all duties in compliance with SPCE-UCA and AKF policies, procedures, the Code of Conduct, and the Child Safeguarding Policy, and undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
•    To carry out responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF’s commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Safeguarding Policy. 
•    To report any suspicions or actual violations of the Safeguarding Policy and and/or Child Safeguarding Policy as per the given training.

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Any tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.

DECISION-MAKING & AUTHORITY
•    N/A

JOB SPECIFICATION
•    Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, specializing in Networking or Cyber Security.
•    Professional certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or other recognized networking and cybersecurity certifications are desirable.
•    Minimum two years of teaching work experience in networking and cyber security.
•    Ability to plan lessons, conduct assessments, prepare reports, and maintain academic records in accordance with SPCE-UCA academic regulations and quality assurance standards.
•    Practical experience in design, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of networking infrastructure, routers and switches, wireless networks, firewalls, VPNs, network security solutions, virtualization platforms, network monitoring and analysis tools, network automation technologies, and cyber security laboratory environments is an asset.
•    Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto, with a working knowledge of English.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
•    Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.
•    High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
•    Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and teaching methodologies.
•    Strong instructional and facilitation skills.
•    Practical demonstration and laboratory management skills.

APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org no later than 02nd November 2026.

Important Notes:
•    Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying.
•    No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s), etc.) are required at this stage.
•    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
•    Salary scale: Based on the organization’s salary scale.

The Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan (AKF-Afg) promotes a transparent and equitable recruitment process. We reiterate that all services related to job applications, including processing, seminars, and training programs, are provided free of charge.
Our official job announcements are posted on the ACBAR website (acbar.org/jobs). Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through our designated email address: jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org. Each job vacancy is assigned a unique identification number for your reference, and upon submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation acknowledging its receipt immediately.

AKF- Afg recruitment and selection process reflects our commitment to equal opportunity and protecting children and at-risk adults, beneficiaries, partners, community members, and employees from safeguarding violations. AKF (Afg) participates in the Scheme for the disclosure of safeguarding-related misconduct within the humanitarian and development sector (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). In line with this Scheme, AKF (Afg) will contact previous employers of job applicants to request information about any investigations or findings of misconduct concerning allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment (sexual misconduct) against the applicant, during or after their employment. AKF (Afg) further implements a range of procedures and vetting checks, including criminal records disclosures, to ensure everyone associated with AKF (Afg) is kept free from harm and abuse is prevented.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected individuals will be required to always comply with AKF (Afg)s Safeguarding Policy.

By submitting the job application, the applicant confirms to have understood and consented to AKF (Afg) contacting the applicant’s prior employers, during AKF (Afg)’s recruitment process, to request any such information and maintain this information on file for Recruitment and Human Resources Management purposes.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.