Web Developer Fellow (Female Only)

Aseel is an international development company harnessing innovative technology to improve lives in underdeveloped and underrepresented countries. Aseel was founded on the belief that development projects need to be faster and smarter when it comes to creating a positive impact affecting individuals, communities, and nations. Aseel challenges conventional growth models and techniques, fostering a culture of thinking big and learning from collective experience to bridge the gap between fast-paced technology sectors and impact-driven international development firms. Partnering with governmental and non-governmental entities, private companies, and international organizations, Aseel’s mission is to create disruptive technology solutions to complex global challenges.

Aseel accomplishes this mission with a diverse team of professionals with experience in international development, systems engineering, data science and analytics, business and finance, product management, application development, and e-commerce sales. Aseel is a U.S.-based company with headquarters located in Washington, D.C. Team members work remotely from the US, UK, Egypt, Australia, Norway, and elsewhere. Global employees consist of driven team members passionate about the mission and committed to making positive changes in international development using technology-based systems. Ideal candidates will meet basic requirements for the position and be willing to collaborate with a diverse team and expand areas of responsibility or expertise as needed in a challenging environment.

Aseel Technology Corporation, through its Afghan Women in Tech Leadership (AWTL) Fellowship and in partnership with Omid Foundation, seeks a Web Developer Fellow to support resource mobilization for Omid Foundation AidOS.

The fellow will work closely with OMID’s Head of Development on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the OMID AID Marketplace, a Shopify-based marketplace integrated into OMID’s new website and developed in collaboration with Aseel.
The position is designed for a motivated young professional interested in web development, e-commerce, AI, and humanitarian innovation. The fellow will gain hands-on experience by contributing to a real digital platform designed to connect commerce, technology, and social impact.
What you need to bring: 

•  Develop and configure the OMID AID marketplace within Shopify in close collaboration with OMID’s Head of Development and ASEEL.
•  Support the technical integration of Shopify into the new OMID Foundation website and ensure a consistent and user-friendly digital experience.
•  Build and maintain product pages, collections, navigation structures, and other marketplace components according to the agreed marketplace architecture.
• Implement and test e-commerce functionality, including product listings, checkout flows, payment-related integrations, inventory structures, and customer journeys.
•  Explore and apply AI-based tools that can improve web development, content management, workflow automation, e-commerce operations, and the overall user experience.
•  Monitor, test, and improve website and marketplace performance across desktop and mobile devices and identify technical or usability issues.
• Assist with the continued development and maintenance of OMID’s main website following its launch, including implementing new features and technical improvements where required.
• Prepare basic technical documentation for the marketplace, including platform structure, workflows, integrations, and relevant procedures to support future maintenance.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or ongoing higher education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Web Development, E-Commerce, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.

Professional Experience

• Previous practical experience in web development, e-commerce, digital platforms, or related technology projects through employment, internships, academic projects, freelance work, or volunteering is preferred. As this is an early-career fellowship, extensive professional experience is not required.

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web technologies.

• Familiarity with Shopify or another e-commerce/CMS platform.

• Interest in or experience with AI-assisted development tools.

• Understanding of responsive/mobile-first web design.

• Ability to learn new digital tools and platforms quickly.

• Familiarity with Git/GitHub, JavaScript, APIs, Shopify Liquid, or similar technologies would be an advantage but is not mandatory.

Language Skills

• Good working knowledge of English, written and spoken

• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is an advantage.

Core Competencies

Strong interest in technology and digital innovation.

Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Attention to detail.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies.

Ability to manage tasks and deadlines responsibly.

Interest in humanitarian and social-impact initiatives.

• Desirable Qualifications (Optional)

Previous experience with Shopify or Shopify development.

Familiarity with AI coding/development tools.

Experience with UX/UI design or tools such as Figma.

Basic understanding of e-commerce operations and digital payments.

Previous involvement in a nonprofit, startup, social enterprise, or technology project.

Interest in developing digital solutions for Afghanistan.

• Learning and Development Opportunity

As part of the 50 Afghan Women in Tech Program, fellows receive ongoing mentorship, technical training, and exposure to international best practices in marketing, e-commerce, and humanitarian innovation. The host organization is expected to provide day-to-day guidance, meaningful assignments, and a supportive working environment that allows the fellow to build practical, transferable skills.

Submit your resume via [email protected] with the headline "Web Developer Fellow - AWTL". Any email without this headline should not be considered. We encourage you to read the job description before submission. Due to a high level of applications, note that only qualified candidates will be considered. If you do not hear from us by October 15, 2026, kindly know that your application was not successful. ONLY FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE ELIGIBLE.