IFS Market/Survey Officer

Alireza Khaliqyar
Sun, Mar 24 2019 10:56 AM

https://mcit.gov.af/index.php/en/ifs-marketsurvey-officer

About Ministry of communication and IT:

The vision of Ministry of Communication and IT (MCIT) for Afghanistan is a thriving the digital economy and information society powered by knowledge and the innovative use of information and communication technologies to strengthen our country’s economy, improve public services, increase productivity, create jobs, and improve the lives of all Afghans.

To provide ease of access to a reliable and cost effective ICT infrastructure and quality e-service delivery. Promote sustainable development of the country’s ICT sector. Improve ICT services and make available the latest technological innovations. Meet the public expectations for ICT and as a whole contribute to the socio-economic development and transformation of the existing economy into a digital economy.

The goals and mandate set for MCIT for the upcoming 5 years are:

·        To provide strategic leadership and supervision in ICT, Information and National Guidance for sustainable development;  

·        To develop an inclusive knowledge based society via provision of high quality broadband services throughout the country;  

·        To provide guidance and strategic direction on access to public information, postal service, telecommunication, information and communication technology and digital media;

·        To transform the existing manual, time-consuming and costly government procedures into more efficient electronic processes;

·        To facilitate the private sector development and attraction through provision of required government based services and support for ensuring their inclusion in digital economy;  

·        Facilitate digital connectivity, Internet and cost-effective access to information and communications infrastructure and services throughout the country; 

·        Promote the utilization of ICT as a cross-cutting issue in all sectors, to enhance the accelerated socio-economic growth and development through dissemination of public information and provision of innovative information and communication technologies;

·        Formulate and implement policies of postal public services, electronic public services, and information technology and communication technology;

·        To guide, deliver and supervise the information services, new technology, communication and postal services to Government ministries and departments, both locally and externally;

·        Facilitate and reduce the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign and promote the creation of jobs;

Facilitate and lower down the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign to promote creation of jobs.

Job Summary:

The IFS Market/Survey Officer will work under direct supervision of the IFS Marketing Specialist and report on his activities/accomplishment directly to the IFS Marketing Specialist, IFS Project Manager, projects coordinator and Afghan Post Director. He/she will perform the following duties but not limited to:

·        Conduct survey about customers, competitors and market conditions;

·        Design survey and determine appropriate survey methods;

·        Collect data using methods such as interviews, questionnaire, focus groups, market analysis, public opinion, literature reviews etc.;

·        Determine and specify details of survey, including source of information, procedure and survey instruments and materials;

·        Test surveys to make sure that people will understand survey questions;

·         Present and prepare summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables and graphs;

·        Produce documentations of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling design and decisions related to sample;

·        Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance;

·        Analyse data from surveys and records using statistical software;

·        Review, classify and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis;

Any other duties assigned by the IFS Project Manager and Marketing Specialist.

Skills Required:

Market Knowledge

Requires travel to provinces:

No

Skills Description:

Education:

• Advance University Degree (Master’s or bachelors) in Marketing, business administration or any other relevant field.

Experience:

• With master’s and bachelor’s degree minimum 3 years relevant professional experience is required with government or international agencies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience and knowledge of proposal writing, policy development and analysis;
• Ability to provide vision, anticipates problems, and offer problem resolution;
• Ability to plan, develops, and evaluates programs.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English, and proficiency in Pashto and Dari.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Conduct survey about customers, competitors and market conditions;

·        Design survey and determine appropriate survey methods;

·        Collect data using methods such as interviews, questionnaire, focus groups, market analysis, public opinion, literature reviews etc.;

·        Determine and specify details of survey, including source of information, procedure and survey instruments and materials;

·        Test surveys to make sure that people will understand survey questions;

·         Present and prepare summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables and graphs;

·        Produce documentations of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling design and decisions related to sample;

·        Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance;

·        Analyse data from surveys and records using statistical software;

·        Review, classify and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis;

Any other duties assigned by the IFS Project Manager and Marketing Specialist.

Job Location:

Afghanistan, Kabul

Qualifications:

Advance University Degree (Master’s or bachelors) in Marketing, business administration or any other relevant field

Job Keywords:

Marketing

Submission Guideline:

Interested of afghan nationals should submit their updated application comprises your CV and a non-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the advertised position.

Email: mcitrecruitment@gmail.com

Human resource directorate

Ministry of communication and information technology.

PLEASE MENTION THE VACANCY NUMBER & NAME OF POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING IN YOUR E-MAIL SUBJECT LINE otherwise the application will not be considered

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

The vacancy announcement is open only for Afghan national(s) applicants

Submission Email:

   mcitrecruitment@gmail.com