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Call Centre Assistant (Call Operator)

UNOPSKabul, Afghanistan
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:21 Jul 2026Job ID:3768Posted on:7 Jul 2026
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Overview

Handles inbound and outbound calls for Awaaz Afghanistan, giving and collecting humanitarian information, recording caller notes and supporting accountable two-way communication with affected communities.

Languages

Required: English, Dari, Pashto

Desired: Uzbek, Turkmen

Job Functions

  1. Operations and General Management
  2. Humanitarian and Emergency Response

Minimum Experience

4 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily inbound and outbound calls with rapid and efficient call handling
  • Gather and share information with callers while maintaining clear caller notes in English
  • Handle calls with empathy, respect, dignity and confidentiality in sensitive situations
  • Apply protection standards and data protection principles as trained and advised
  • Coordinate with supervisors and operators to provide relevant information and flag urgent issues
  • Enter accurate data into relevant systems and refer out-of-scope enquiries to supervisors
  • Perform remote call monitoring and follow KPIs, SOPs and office rules
  • Attend briefings, meetings, training and quality assurance sessions to strengthen call-centre processes

Requirements

  • Secondary school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience in a humanitarian context, call centre, data collection or programme functions
  • Experience using computers, datasets and the Microsoft Office software package, especially MS Excel
  • Fluency in English
  • Fluency in Dari
  • Fluency in Pashto

Skills

Call HandlingData EntryInformation ManagementHumanitarian CommunicationCaller NotesConfidentialityData ProtectionQuality AssuranceActive ListeningStress Management

Tools

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeKPISOP

Additional info

  • Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time on the closing date
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be invited to assessments
  • Recruitment is contingent on UNOPS background checks