Dedicated Women Social Services Organization (DWSSO) is a pioneering, women-led national non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Daikundi Province, Afghanistan, with a mission to empower women, strengthen community resilience, and alleviate poverty. Established in 2016 and registered with the Ministry of Economy (Registration No. 3969), DWSSO operates as a trusted partner in Afghanistan’s development landscape, bringing life-changing resources and opportunities to some of the country’s most vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, and youth. DWSSO’s robust presence spans Daikundi, Ghor, Nooristan, Zabul, Faryab, Paktika, Nangarhar, Balkh, Herat, and Helmand Provinces, with a Liaison Office in Kabul to facilitate national and international collaboration.

Our organization leads rights-based, inclusive initiatives that uplift marginalized Afghan communities through sustainable interventions in food security, vocational training, literacy, livelihood support, and social protection. With a focus on fostering self-reliance, economic empowerment, and social cohesion, DWSSO works to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and align with Afghanistan’s National Development Strategy, creating pathways out of poverty and toward dignified livelihoods.

Through strong partnerships with international donors, UN agencies, and local civil society networks, DWSSO integrates protection, gender equity, and accountability principles into every aspect of its programming. Our skilled personnel and established community relationships ensure effective, culturally sensitive service delivery across complex regions. As an active participant in key humanitarian clusters, DWSSO’s innovative approach and commitment to humanitarian values position us as a critical driver of sustainable progress and social change in Afghanistan.

Purpose of the Position:

The Data Manager ensures the secure, efficient, and high-quality management of data throughout the Tele-Survey project lifecycle. This includes overseeing the setup and management of electronic data collection platforms, daily monitoring of data uploads from field teams, implementation of robust data validation and cleaning procedures, and preparation of clean datasets for analysis and reporting. The Data Manager will ensure that all data management processes are safeguarding-compliant, protect participant confidentiality, and contribute to high-quality evidence generation to inform gender-responsive policy and programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement comprehensive data management protocols and SOPs that align with UN Women’s safeguarding and data privacy standards.
• Set up and maintain electronic data collection systems (Kobo, ODK), ensuring secure, efficient functionality for field teams.
• Monitor daily data uploads from enumerators and supervisors, ensuring timely and complete submissions.
• Conduct systematic data validation checks to identify inconsistencies, errors, and incomplete records.
• Perform data cleaning to produce accurate, high-quality datasets ready for analysis.
• Maintain secure, organized backups of all datasets to prevent data loss and ensure recovery readiness.
• Anonymize personally identifiable information in compliance with safeguarding and data protection guidelines.
• Address data-related issues raised by field teams promptly and provide remote technical support as needed.
• Collaborate with the Technical Lead to align data management processes with analytical frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Generate summary reports on data collection progress and data quality for internal monitoring and external reporting.
• Develop user guides and manuals for data management systems to support capacity building for relevant staff.
• Facilitate troubleshooting and issue resolution in coordination with IT teams as required.
• Enforce compliance with data storage, handling, and security procedures throughout the project.
• Participate in project meetings to provide updates on data management and quality assurance.
• Document and archive data management workflows for knowledge retention and audit purposes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Statistics, IT, or Computer Science.
• 7+ years of experience managing data for research/survey projects in Afghanistan.
• Proven skills in data validation, cleaning, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in electronic data collection platforms (Kobo, ODK) and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of data privacy, safeguarding, and secure data storage protocols.
• Experience supporting multi-location teams in data management.
• Good English with fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized and detail-focused.
• Ethical, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Analytical and systematic in data processes.
• Problem-solver with a proactive approach.
• Technically competent and able to train others.
• Respectful and culturally sensitive.
• Able to manage tight deadlines while maintaining data quality.

Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV, Tazkera & Educational documents) by e-mail or in writing (marked confidential and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the vacancy announcement number) to:

House# 10, Left Lane 02, Street 13, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Email address: hr@dwsso.org

Phone: 0799 149 513