Your mission
War Child is an international alliance working in 15 countries. This is an international charity working for children and youth affected by war. War Child initiated working in Afghanistan from 2002. In Afghanistan War Child Work with children and youth, who as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion, and insecurity. These children and youth might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, unaccompanied minors, youth returnees and refugees, and children who have been put in Juvenile Rehabilitation Center and, the children and youth impacted by the climate induced disasters. Our mission is to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children and youth caught up in conflict, poverty, and exclusion. We also work on building the lives and climate resilient livelihoods of the children and youth. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children and youth are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realized through the collective actions of children and youth themselves, the communities that they live in, their leaders, local organizations, War Child in Afghanistan, governments, and key decision makers.
Your profile
Job Purpose
The Admin Intern will support the administration team in registering organizational assets on the Ministry of Economy’s online platform and assist with related administrative tasks. The role aims to provide the intern with hands-on learning opportunities in office administration, asset management, and compliance processes. Through practical exposure and close mentorship, the intern will develop essential administrative competencies, enhance understanding of organizational systems, and strengthen their readiness for future professional roles.
Job Description
The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Register of the organizational assets on the Ministry of Economy’s online platform in line with the MoEc guidelines.
- Ensure that all assets’ information and documentation are accurately entered and properly maintained.
- Assist in preparing, organizing, and updating asset records and inventory lists.
- Coordinate with the finance and procurement teams for verifying assets’ details and relevant supporting documents.
- Maintain both physical and electronic filing systems for administrative records.
- Provide general administrative support, including data entry, document scanning, and correspondence.
- Assist in day-to-day administrative tasks as assigned by the supervisor
- Gain practical experience in office administration, inventory management, and organizational compliance.
- Learn and apply War Child UK’s administrative systems, filing protocols, and record management standards.
- Develop skills in coordination, documentation, and data accuracy.
- Receive on-the-job coaching and feedback from the Admin and IT teams.
- Participate in periodic review and reflection sessions to assess learning progress and identify development needs.
- Build professional confidence and readiness for future employment in the humanitarian or administrative field.
- Perform other office-related tasks as assigned by the IT and Admin Officer.
Our Values
- Bold: We use our passion and creativity to deliver high-quality evidence-based work designed to maximize our beneficial impact on children in conflict.
- Accountable to Children: Children can rely on us to respond to their voices and to treat them with respect and dignity.
- Anti-racism: Anti-racism is not merely a belief. It includes actions that we mainstream throughout our work to change and challenge policies and behaviors that perpetuate racism.
- Transparent: We expect to be held to account by our supporters and beneficiaries and we respond with openness and honesty.
- Supportive to each other: We support each other and our partners to achieve ambitious goals and to the best we can be we are honest and open with each other, sharing our success and confronting our challenges.
Please upload a copy of your valid National ID under the [Other] section; applications without it will not be considered for shortlisting.
Experience and mandatory criteria:
Eligibility Criteria
Preference will be given to candidates who are originally currently residing in Herat province.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer since.
- Must have no or minimal (maximum 3 months) prior paid professional experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated motivation to work in the humanitarian sector, and specifically with War Child.
- Personal values aligned with War Child’s values (e.g., commitment to child protection, inclusion, and respect).
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to work proactively and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong communication skills both in English and Dari - able to communicate clearly and purposefully.
- Ability to analyze problems and propose practical solutions.
- Intermediate computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, data entry, email communication).
- Attention to detail, accuracy in documentation, and willingness to learn.
- Professional attitude, confidentiality, and respect for organizational procedures.
- Excellent Communication, coordination, Negotiation skills
- Good report writing and presentation skills
About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes
https://www.warchild.net/ Safeguarding and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) policy on our website, and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: DEIB.team@warchild.net
