Director General, Policy and Planning

About Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock

Job Summary

Description of the Post:

The Director General, Policy and Planning shall supervise and coordinate the processes of formulation of policy and strategies for the development of state funded as well as externally funded projects and programs. S/He will be responsible for planning developmental programs for the implementation of the ministry objectives and strategies. At the same time in incumbent will also be responsible for inter-ministry coordination with all stakeholders, including donors, parliament and the public.

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 plans for all relevant directorates in agreement with his/her supervisor (Minister or Deputy Minister) and in accordance with the Ministry Master Plan.

2. Effective management and operation of the planning directorate, including performance of staff; Plan, lead, manage, monitor and evaluate overall tasks of all planning directorate for effective, efficient and accountable delivery of ministerial responsibilities.

3. Develop and implement programs of Ministry in line with MAIL’s strategic objectives and programs for the agriculture sector;

4. Establish coordination mechanism between the Minister and specialists and advisors for preparing strategic programs and policies for the ministry;

5. Analyzing and proposing budget requirement according to the annual work plan of the directorate and ensure that all directorates have their plans aligned with the vision, mission and objectives of the ministry.


6. Managing the donor coordination activities; reporting the activities of developmental projects; coordination with other National and International NGOs, who are working in various areas of agriculture sector so that the minister could be made aware of their areas of activities and programs;

7. Coordinate publicity of Ministry’s policies, operations and achievements through Ministry’s spokesperson and play a key role in communication and relation between the Minister and concerned Directors in the Ministry in preparing their annual developmental programs, budgets, monitoring and evaluation framework and their implementation plan;

8. Ensure continuous relation/communication of the Ministry with higher authorities in Government and Parliament, with other organizations and institutions, both internal and external;


9. Coordinate and monitor the activities of National and International NGOs working in the areas of the Agriculture throughout the country.

10. 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. An appropriate action plan is developed and implemented.
2. A proper system of developing work plans and carrying them out are in place.
3. An effective strategic plan of the ministry is developed.
4. Proper filing and reporting systems are established and maintained within the directorate.
5. A proper system of internal and external communication is put in place.
6. A proper system of transfer and maintenance of skills and knowledge within the directorate is in place.
7. A proper mechanism for donor relation management is put in place.

Reporting and supervisory role:

The Director General, Policy and Planning shall directly report to the Minister.

Job Requirements

1. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or any other related fields with 3 years of relevant experience.
2. A Bachelor’s degree in similar fields with 5 years of relevant experience.
3. Written and spoken English, Dari or Pashto.
4. Computer skills, competency with MS Office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Desirable attributes:

1. Recognized trainings in the field of strategy development, policy formulation, communication and management.
2. Demonstrated experience in the field of training, policy formulation, project design, implementation and evaluation.
3. Experience in relevant fields in national and international organization.


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

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