Admin/IT Assistant (Kandahar, Afghanistan)

Key responsibilities

Installation, configuration, include hardware and software, maintenance and troubleshooting of networking devices.
Installation, configuration and maintenance of Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Access Points.
Making preparation of Specification for the proper procuring of IT equipment.
Reviewing, procuring and installing approved hardware;
Inventory of all the IT related devices and equipment
providing ICT related administrative tasks including keeping ICT hardware/software inventory up-to-date and relevant ICT documentation records;
Proper maintenance of RP network on daily basis.
Creating, maintenance and troubleshooting of all the official emails accounts of RP Employees.
Maintaining and providing services to computers, printers, laptops etc.
Undertaking regular preventive ICT maintenance to official equipment
proactive dissemination of relevant ICT related information to users
Providing other ad-hoc administrative tasks when required.
Perform basic office support functions

The Regional Programs (RP) was established in the MRRD compound in 2007 as one of the largest rural support program in terms of scope and coverage area, working across the county. The demand for rural development motivated the program management to operate in several sectors that created a stage for diversified activities, whereas all other national programs of the ministry are engaged in their specific sectors. In addition, the Program responds to expressed needs of the rural people, who require various basic services (community based infrastructures) which no other single rural development program has addressed so far. The program development efforts are focused on helping the poor in dealing with many of the risks they face in their lives  – such as unemployment, low house hold income, low agriculture production, poor irrigation systems, lack of accessibility to market, lack of education and health facilities, lack community based disaster risk reduction infrastructures and insufficient potable water.

Under the portfolio of the Regional Programs the Arghandab Integrated Water Resources Development Project (AIWDP) funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) will improve the availability and use of water resources for irrigated agriculture in the Arghandab River Basin and the Kandahar region. The project comprises 5 outputs: (i) Dahla dam capacity increased; (ii) reliability of irrigation water supply increased; (iii) climate resilient and productive irrigation technologies and practices introduced; (iv) post-farm value chains developed; and (v) capacity in water resource management and use strengthened. AIWDP is a joint project between Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAIL) and Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW). MRRD will contribute to outputs 1 and 2

Qualifications/Experiences, Skills and Abilities required

Baccalaureate in Computer Science or IT with 4 years related experience or Bachelor Degree with 2 years relevant experience, bachelor holder is preferred.
Having two years relevant experiences.
Good in the English language is preferred.
Fluent in Dari and Pashto.

Reporting Relationship: Admin Officer/Provincial Manager  

Interested applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed, you will be asked to submit electronic Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1690/020/HRCSD/AIWRDP/RPCO/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted.

Submission Email
vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af