Position Title: MIS Officer
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Senior ICT and
Systems Manager
Location: Remote / Outside Afghanistan
Vacancy No: AF-N-12-2026
Closing date:
February 28, 2026
AUAF Background:
The American University of Afghanistan is Afghanistan’s only nationally
accredited, private, not-for- profit, non-partisan, and coeducational institution of higher education. It opened its doors in 2006 with an
initial enrollment of 50 students, and since that time has grown to enroll more than 1,700 full- and part- time students across
undergraduate, graduate, and professional training programs. Despite a changing political and security climate in Afghanistan, AUAF has
successfully lived up to its mission to provide equal access to high-quality higher education across gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic
background. Nearly half of our undergraduate students are female, and generous support from the U.S. government and other funding partners
as allowed us to support a secure, inclusive, residential campus environment in Kabul. Our professional community comprises a diverse,
talented Afghan and international faculty and staff who work together in support of our students and toward a sustainable, ambitious future
for the provision of American-style education in Afghanistan.
Position Summary
The MIS Officer is responsible for the
administration, support, and optimization of enterprise MIS applications, including focusing on data quality management, application
technical support, reporting accuracy, and system usability, ensuring reliable, timely, and high-quality information services across
AUAF.
Key Outcomes
The MIS Officer will:
·
Ensure data accuracy,
consistency, and integrity across MIS applications.
·
Provide advanced application technical
support and troubleshooting across applications.
· Improve system usability and
responsiveness through proactive analysis and optimization.
· Deliver reliable operational
and analytical reports that support decision-making.
· Support stable, secure, and
well-documented information systems operations.
Responsibilities
• Administer, maintain, and optimize existing
management information systems and databases.
•
Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution of application and data-related
issues.
• Monitor, validate, and improve data
quality through controls, and validation rules.
• Collaborate to enhance
system-based solutions and improve adoption and effective
usage.
• Design, develop, and maintain standard and ad-hoc reports based
on departmental requirements.
• Support
implementation, deployment, and enhancement of new information systems and system
modules.
• Manage backup, recovery, and
data protection processes across all applications.
• Assist in system security,
access controls, and compliance with data management
standards.
• Prepare and maintain system documentation, user guides, and
technical procedures.
• Provide user training and
ongoing support to ensure staff effectiveness in using information systems.
• Produce periodic operational and performance
reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for Senior ICT and Systems Manager.
•
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
related to data management, reporting, and application support.
• Perform other
related duties as assigned by the Senior ICT
and Systems Manager.
Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree
in Information Technology, Computer Science,
Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in
MIS, application support, or
information systems administration.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and supporting enterprise
information systems.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, including query optimization and data validation.
• Experience with SSIS
and SSRS for data
integration and reporting.
• Knowledge of web application technologies (.NET, ASP.NET Core, C#) is desirable.
• Familiarity
with data analysis and business intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
with strong
attention to detail.
Other Skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
•
Ability to work
under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and
professionalism.
•
Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Ability
to work independently and
collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to provide extended support outside standard
working hours when
required.
• Results-oriented mindset with focus on system reliability, data quality, and user satisfaction.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please fill out the job application through the AUAF job portal link : https://auaf.webhr.co/hr/careers. Applications in languages other than
English will not be reviewed.
Please ensure you add your resume as an attachment.
Please be advised that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. If hired, the successful applicant is expected to provide official proof of academic degrees.
AUAF
does not charge recruitment fees to applicants. AUAF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. AUAF follows a
strict non-discriminatory policy in its selection and employment practices. All applicants will receive equal consideration, and applicants
from all ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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