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ANDS Sector Expert (Agriculture and Rural Development Sector)

Ministry of Finance, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
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About Ministry of Finance

Job Summary

Follow up and support the prioritization of programmes in the process of ANDS Implementation and the development of sector strategies according to the national possibilities, Ministry strategy and ANDS sector.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Within six weeks of joining he/she shall develop an action plan for revamping the system in accordance with rules and regulations for better quality services delivery and also a work plan in agreement with his/her supervisor (Minister or Deputy Minister).
2. Provide advise and analysis on the establishment and coordination of IMCs and coordinate the implementation of ANDS sectors strategies;
3. Coordinate the priorities and costing of sector programs and projects and support Program Budgeting process based on sector strategies of ANDS;
4. Coordinate and follow up the meetings of the consultative groups and the working groups between the line Ministries and donor countries and, international organizations;
5. Coordinate the compatibility of Ministries development programmes in accordance to the sector strategy and ANDS;
6. Coordinate the implementation of goals and standard indicators in the ministry strategy, sector and ANDS and help the line ministries in evaluating, developing and review of the relevant sector strategies;
7. Perform on the procedure of strategy reporting with active cooperation of the line organizations to prepare the ANDS standard reports;
8. Analyse and ensure that the sector strategy would be prepared and renewed based on the “PRSP” document and ANDS
9. Participate in the central and provincial consultative meetings in cooperation with the relevant ministries and provincial administrations to help them in consultative issues
10. Cooperate the renovation procedure of provincial development plans and based on that renovation of the sector and ministerial strategies.
11. Provide liaison with the line ministries, NRVA team and CSO for better stream of information on the revision process and development sector strategy.
12. Ensure that he/she transfers knowledge and skills to other individuals and working teams in an effective regular manner in order to improve managerial ability, motivation and confidence.



Results expected:
1. Establishment and effective functioning IMCs
2. Ministries aware of their sector strategy, outcomes and priorities
3. Ministry programs/projects reflect ANDS priorities
4. Revised policies incorporated in sector strategies

Reporting and supervisory role:
The ANDS Sector Experts shall report to the Section Director for Coordination of ANDS Development and Implementation.

Job Requirements

Minimum requirements:

1. A Master degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Economics with 3 years of relevant experience in Sr. positions at national and international organizations. Or a Bachelor degree in the mentioned subjects with 5 years of relevant experience.

2. Written and spoken in Dari, Pashto and English languages.

3. Computer skills, MS office packages, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable attributes:

 Ability to formulate strategies and policies, and create innovative approaches.
 Ability to translate general corporate strategies into time-bound strategic action plans and specific operational work plans and field activities.
 Strong ability to prioritize workload and meet simultaneous and competing deadlines.
 Strong communication and organization skills.
 professional demeanour and exhibit a strong sense of responsibility, reliability and ethical posture
 Ability to use Microsoft office applications and the internet

Notice of revision:

These terms of reference may be revised subject to operational needs.

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should fill in the application form online by clicking on the link 'login to apply’ and submit their applications electronically through our website: www.afghanexperts.gov.af or jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af.

All Kabul based and international applicants should submit their applications electronically. Applicants from the provinces in Afghanistan may submit hard copy applications to the office address:

Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Service Commission
General Directorate of Programs’ Design and Management
3rd Road, Afghan Film Street, South of Kolup Askari
Shashdarak, Kabul
Telephone: 075-2023637
Email: jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af

In all cases applications must be made using the prescribed application form: submissions of curriculum vitae alone cannot be considered.

Please submit ONLY your application electronically and mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to interview you will be required to present the originals of certificates.

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.


Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.



Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply



Functional Area

Agriculture

Countries

Post Date

Dec 21, 2010

Closing Date

Jan 07, 2011

Reference

ARTF/GDPDM/MCP/358/12/10

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

5 years

Probation Period

Not Specified

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male