The Microfinance Investment and Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA) was set up in 2003 at the invitation of the Afghan government — to get donor coordination right from the start and avoid the counter-productive efforts that have emerged from conflicting donor objectives in other post-conflict situations. It was established as a vehicle through which the Afghan Government and international donors could channel technical assistance and funding to build Afghanistan’s microfinance sector. MISFA was the first facility of its kind, pooling diverse donor funding mechanisms and converting them into streamlined, flexible support to microfinance institutions in Afghanistan, tailored to local priorities and accompanied by technical assistance and strong performance monitoring.

The Monitoring and Supervision Officer is responsible for performing assessments under the supervision of the Deputy Manager of the Monitoring and Supervision Department (MSD) of MISFA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Assessing the financial and social performance of partner organizations (regulated microfinance institutions and commercial banks) to whom MISFA has provided financial support.
• Perform assigned task of annual gap assessment and follow ups. This will include but not limited to the implementation of MISFA performance standards, desk analysis, interviews, review of the external and internal audit and monitoring reports, review of portfolio reports, clients’ visits and review of the finance and administration units within the partner institution.
• Visiting clients supported by MISFA’s partner organizations to verify use of financing (43% of clients supported by partner organizations are female).
• Preparing written reports of work completed.
• Perform branch assessments of microfinance partners and preparing and submitting reports.
• Reviewing financing documentation to ascertain whether all documentation, established policies and procedures have been followed.
• Reviewing partner Monthly Performance Reports (MPRs).
• Preparing consolidated MPRs and SME reports submitted by partners.
• This position will involve out of office work and the candidate must be willing to travel to visit partner organizations and clients.
• Review the IT operation align with the MFIs operation and monitor overall IT performances.
• Monitor the coordination priorities between the IT department and MIS departments.
• Monitor adherence of the IT practices to regulatory compliance requirements of the MFI and check the requirements are within internal polices and MISFA performance standards.
• Monitor and review due diligence reports of IT and MIS departments if has been prepared.
• Monitor IT/MIS committee acts if any decision has made for risks mitigation/impact/change at MFI level.

Qualifications, Experience and Other Skills:

• Bachelor`s degree in computer science, accounting, Islamic Banking or any other relevant field OR equivalent certification
• Minimum 3 years of experience in microfinance/banking, IT/MIS and monitoring
• Previous experience in Islamic Financing is preferred
• Previous experience in IT and/or systems analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring, auditing, internal controls, financial accounting and analysis
• Strong proficiency with Excel and Word
• Strong communication, interpersonal and report writing skills
• Critical thinking

The application package, acceptable in English language only, should comprise an up-to-date résumé and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position.

Interested candidates should submit their application package only by e-mail with the subject “Vacancy – Monitoring and Supervision Officer” to jobs@misfa.org.af. The application deadline is January 17, 2026.