K9 Manager (Re Announced) (Re Announced)

Position Title: K9 Manager (Re Announced) (Re Announced)

Activation Date: 30 January, 2025 Announced Date: 30 January, 2025 Expire Date: 03 February, 2025

• Job Location: Kabul
• Nationality: Afghan
• Category: Other
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: As per Organization Salary Scale
• Vacancy Number: GAVS-008/2024
• No. Of Jobs: 1
• City: Kabul
• Organization: GAAC Holding-AVSEC
• Years of Experience: 3 Years Relevant Experience
• Contract Duration: One Year (extendable)
• Gender: Male
• Education: High school diploma equivalent and above
• Close date: 2025-02-03
  
  

• Independently modify assigned dogs’ behavior, train specific service dog tasks and basic, intermediate, and advanced obedience in accordance with K9s For GAAC policies and procedures
• Maintain detailed training, evaluation, behavior modification and medical records as per policies and procedures
• Analyze and assess individual dogs; execute a tailored training program
• Assist in the care and health of the dogs which consists of training, feeding, breaking, bathing, exercising, enriching, and medicating dogs
• Participate in team training activities to include impulse control, time outs, quiet kennels, temperament testing, group walks and continuing education sessions
• Coordinate, run and supervise dog playgroups; evaluate dog’s stress levels, monitor for rude or aggressive behavior; identify when to and how to interrupt inappropriate play
• Identifying the correct service dog for the veteran, initial dog pairing, provide training assistance through transference
• Transport dogs as required
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of training equipment, vehicles and on campus training areas
• Perform daily cleaning of kennels and kennel area
• Participate in public relations presentations and demonstrations.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and handle oneself in a professional matter at all times
• Provide supervision and training to assigned Handlers and canines
• Conduct and oversee authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and explosive trace detection as needed
• Perform canine training, audits and administrative deliverables as required for assigned Canine Teams
• Manage, supervise and coordinate post assignments and schedules for canine Handlers, to include vacation relief that ensure required coverage
• Perform Handler duties while commanding a trained explosive working dog
• Manager will be responsible for maintaining training records
• Manager will be responsible for care and maintenance of assigned canine
• Must maintain all job-related certifications and required security clearances
• Must be willing to operate company vehicle (during on-site training)
  
  

• High school diploma equivalent and above
• Must have three years experience in K9 Section.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (word and excel)
• Fluent in both spoken and written Dari/Pashto and English
• Must have good time management skills
• Must have the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy with record keeping in both paper and electronic versions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Decision making ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Highly effective organizational skills.
  
  

• You are required to fill out the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter following the link: https://forms.gle/o1mqUpwGJJKF7aez5
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment
• No application will be accepted after the closing date