Information Technology (IT) & Database Officer

The ACMEG has been serving the Carpet industry for a long time, with a history dating back 58 years. In 1346, Carpet industry traders established the union to promote coherence in their activities. Eventually, it transformed into the Afghanistan Carpet Manufacturers & Exporters Guild and established representative offices in different zones to defend the Carpet sector. This organization is defined as an independent, non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit institution.

Currently, the ACMEG has three representative offices in Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat, and Nangarhar. It plays a crucial role in institutionalizing the process of reforms and export progress in the country. The ACMEG acts as a bridge between Carpet industry leaders, traders, investors, donors, media, and the government to help them achieve their goals. It collaborates with the government in policy formulation processes and provides necessary consultations to ensure the increase of national revenues, preservation of carpet sector interests, and purchasing power of the people.

In order to develop trade and investment, the ACMEG has undertaken programs to enhance the domestic carpet production. It believes that creating an appropriate environment for cohesion in the country is one of the primary needs of carpet industry players. Therefore, the ACMEG offers services such as advocacy and representation of the carpet sector, establishment of international relations, and collaboration with the government. The General Assembly is the highest decision-making authority in the ACMEG, while the Board of Directors is responsible for determining policies and monitoring their implementation. The executive board provides necessary services to the carpet sector.

The IT & Database Officer is responsible for managing, maintaining, securing, and improving the Union's information technology infrastructure and database systems. The incumbent ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of organizational data while providing technical support to staff and contributing to the digital development of the Union.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage, maintain, and update the Union's central database.
2. Register, update, modify, and verify members' information and organizational records in the database.
3. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly database backups and ensure secure storage of backup files.
4. Ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of all organizational data and information systems.
5. Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computers, laptops, printers, scanners, and other IT equipment.
6. Administer the Union's local network, internet connectivity, servers, website, domain, hosting, and official email accounts.
7. Monitor system performance and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues promptly.
8. Generate statistical, analytical, and management reports from the database as requested by management.
9. Digitize organizational records and maintain an electronic document archive.
10. Create and manage user accounts, passwords, and access permissions.
11. Implement cybersecurity measures to protect the organization's digital assets from unauthorized access, malware, and cyber threats.
12. Provide technical assistance and basic IT training to staff when required.
13. Participate in the development and improvement of the Union's digital systems and information management solutions.
14. Maintain strict confidentiality of all organizational data, documents, and sensitive information.
15. Prepare monthly reports on IT operations, database performance, challenges, and recommendations.
16. Perform any other related duties assigned by the President or the Board of Directors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant professional experience in IT support and database administration (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, networking, and computer hardware maintenance.
• Experience with database management systems such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of website administration, domain management, and web hosting.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems effectively.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application electronically.

Required Documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter

All application documents must be submitted online through email address no later than 13/8/2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.