The AKTC was founded in 1988 and is registered in Geneva, Switzerland, as a private, non-denominational, philanthropic foundation. It is an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a family of institutions created by His Highness the Aga Khan, with distinct yet complementary mandates to improve the welfare and prospects of people in countries in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa. AKTC is currently operating in Afghanistan under the name of Aga Khan Cultural Services – Afghanistan (AKCS-A) and is registered with the Ministry of Economy of the country.

Part of the wider development programme of the AKDN in Afghanistan, the AKCS-A has since 2002 been engaged in a range of initiatives in Kabul, Heart, Balkh, Badakhshan, and Logar aimed at the conservation and revitalization of historic neighborhoods, the improvement of living conditions and the development of professional and crafts skills.

General Function:

AKCS-A is implementing several projects in Afghanistan aimed at protecting Afghanistan’s tangible/intangible cultural heritage, and improving living conditions of the inhabitants, as part of a broader process of urban revitalization.  Working within a team of Afghan and international professionals, under the direct supervision of the Senior Photographer or his designate, the Photographer/Film Maker will be involved in a range of photography, videography and designing related activities in support of AKCS-A’s conservation and rehabilitation activities in Afghanistan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and design layout, graphics, logos, and banners.
• Generate graphic images/illustrations, interactive presentations.

• Assist in the design and preparation of printed material including brochures, panels, and presentational material.
• Assist in the preparation of documentary films on AKCS-A’s activities in Afghanistan.
• Generates flash files, sound, and video into multimedia programs.
• Edit and produce AKCS-A’s projects’ related audio and video footages.
• Support AKCS-A’s staff in archiving and organizing ongoing and past visual material.
• Produces accurate and high-quality work.
• Adheres to Office schedules and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Collections and related audio/video design software.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in graphic design.
• Must have excellent design skills, including typography, layout, color, and print design.
• Strong organizational skills & ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines is essential.
• Ability to travel to AKCS-A’s provincial offices and its project sites.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto and English

Interested Afghan nationals should submit their letter of interest and CV by e-mail to the Human Resources Department through, jobs.akcsafg@akdn.org

The subject line of your email must be: (Graphic Designer/2024/04). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for practical test or/and interview no later than March 20, 2024.

AKCS-A is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

AT THIS STAGE, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THE SCAN COPIES OF YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (degree, certificates etc.)