Data and Reporting Officer

Ansari Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (ARAA) is a national, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, established in 1992 for serving the people of Afghanistan through its operation in sectors of Health, Protection, agriculture/irrigation, water and sanitation, education, reintegration, social services, and construction, as well it has been established to provide humanitarian supports, based on the principles of human rights, Islamic and cultural values of our country, and environmental and socio-economic sustainability to the vulnerable people of Afghanistan.

In continuation of its 2026 program operational plan, ARAA is seeking for a qualified person to apply for this position.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager/ Project Manager, the Data and reporting officer shall:

1.       Collect, consolidate, and maintain project data received from field teams, implementing partners, and other relevant sources.

2.       Develop, maintain, and regularly update project databases, data collection tools, reporting templates, and information management systems.

3.       Verify the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and validity of submitted data and follow up with relevant staff to resolve discrepancies.

4.       Enter, organize, clean, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate software and tools.

5.       Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor-specific reports in accordance with established reporting schedules and requirements.

6.       Consolidate information on project activities, beneficiaries, achievements, outputs, outcomes, and performance indicators for internal and external reporting.

7.       Develop and maintain data tracking sheets, summary tables, dashboards, charts, and other reporting products to support programme monitoring and management decisions.

8.       Coordinate with project staff, field teams, and implementing partners to collect missing information, clarify data discrepancies, and ensure timely submission of reports.

9.       Review submitted activity reports and supporting documents to ensure consistency between reported achievements and available evidence.

10.    Monitor reporting deadlines and maintain a reporting calendar to ensure that all required reports are submitted on time.

11.    Ensure the proper organization, storage, archiving, and retrieval of datasets, reports, supporting documents, and other project records.

12.    Maintain confidentiality and ensure the secure handling, access, sharing, and storage of project data in line with organizational policies and applicable data protection requirements.

13.    Support the preparation of presentations, briefing notes, progress summaries, and other information products for management, donors, and stakeholders.

14.    Identify data gaps, reporting challenges, and recurring quality issues, and recommend practical measures to improve data collection and reporting processes.

15.    Provide guidance and technical support to project staff and implementing partners on data entry, reporting templates, documentation standards, and data quality procedures.

16.    Support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team in maintaining indicator tracking systems, compiling performance data, and preparing monitoring reports.

17.    Ensure that all reporting outputs are consistent with approved project documents, results frameworks, donor guidelines, and organizational standards.

18.    Perform other data management, analysis, documentation, and reporting duties as assigned by the supervisor.

·        Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Management, Information Management, Economics, Information Technology, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.

·        At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in data management, reporting, information management, or a similar position.

·        Experience working with NGOs, humanitarian organizations, development programmes, or donor-funded projects is desirable.

·        Experience working with project reporting systems and donor reporting requirements is an advantage.

·        Fluent in Dari and Pashto. Proficiency in English is highly desirable.

·        Ability to work in a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

·        Resilience and flexibility to operate in challenging environments.

·        Commitment to ARAA and humanitarian principles, including confidentiality and respect for beneficiaries.

·        ARAA is fully committed to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. All staff, consultants, and partners are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and to adhere to ARAA’s PSEAH policies and safeguarding principles.

·        The position will cover four priority districts of Nesh, Panjwayi, Shah Wali Kot, and Shorabak in Kandahar Province, as project locations.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form using the link below:

 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zTHUudxNgw

Please also note that:

·        Only shortlisted applicants will be asked for a written test.

·        ARAA retains the full right to cancel or amend this announcement and associated actions.

·        In case you did not hear from our side latest after two weeks, it means that your application is not considered for the position.

·        Failure to provide the required documentation or submission beyond the closing date will result of applicant rejection from further consideration.