Director General, Policy and Promotion

About Ministry of Mines

Job Summary

Overall purpose

The Ministry of Mines is mandated to formulate and implement policies relating to Minerals and their development in Afghanistan, including policies for the promotion of private sector investment in mining operations. The Director General, Policy and Promotion will lead and manage the operations of the Policy and Promotion General Directorate in support of the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Mines.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Within six weeks of appointment, assesses current performance and capacity and defines clear, actionable, medium-term strategic plan in the areas of policy-making, investment promotion, legal issues and strategic communications. Ensures that the strategic plan supports the Ministry of Mine’s mission and vision, objectives and priorities and drives day-to-day behavior of all employees within the General Directorate Policy and Promotion.

2. Contributes to forthcoming Pay and Grading reform process.


3. Guides Directors and ensures that all operational work plans, activities and programmes (including donor projects) are well defined and fully aligned with the organizational strategy and linked to a limited set of quantified, output-focused and demanding performance targets.

4. Ensures that all Ministry of Mines policy proposals are in accordance with the established standards, are consistent with the law and the government’s business program and overall policy directions.


5. Oversees the production of quality investment promotion materials in coordination with AGS. Ensures effective planning and implementation of sector promotion activities in Afghanistan and abroad.

6. Ensures that the Minister/Deputy Minister is properly briefed on any issues requiring resolution with Government Ministers or in response to specific matters for discussion with the President;


7. Advises the Minister/Deputy Minister, as appropriate, on any emerging policy and promotion matters, particularly as they may impact on established sector policy positions;

8. Ensures that the General Directorate Policy and Promotion has solid financial planning and budgeting. Oversees regular monitoring of the General Directorate’s performance-to-budget and ensures that robust systems and controls governing all financial operations are in place.



9. Ensures that the General Directorate Policy and Promotion’s office, technical and technological infrastructure is adequate to its needs.

10. Ensures that the General Directorate Policy and Promotion fulfils all of the reporting and administrative requirements of the Ministry of Mines, and complies with the national legislation.


11. Advises the senior management of the Ministry of Mines on international best practice in the fields of mineral, hydrocarbon and groundwater policy and promotion.

12. Builds and maintains strong relationships with variety of relevant stakeholders, including national and international government and non-government organizations.

Results expected

1. A Proper medium – term strategic plan for AGS is established and implemented.
2. Significant contributions have been made in pay and grading reform process.
3. A standardized system of policy proposals is established.
4. An effective mechanism for sustainable transfer of capacity is developed within the department.
5. An appropriate recording, filing and reporting system is established.
6. Functional and appropriate mechanisms for developing policies, legislative documents and promotional materials are in place.
7. A number of policies, legislative documents and promotional materials are developed.


Reporting obligations

The Director General Policy and Promotion shall report to the Deputy Minister Policy and Programs.

Job Requirements

- Minimum requirements

1. Master’s degree in, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy or any other related fields with 3 years of relevant experience.
2. Bachelor degree in the mentioned subjects with 5 years relevant experience.
3. Have good Communication skills both written and verbal in Dari or Pashto and English languages.
4. Computer skills in MS. Office are required.




- Desirable attributes

1. Possesses political and analytical skills of a high order, as well as the ability to organize and delegate responsibility
2. Excellent report writing and communication skills
3. Possesses good personal management skills particularly to be able to bring organisational and cultural changes into the office over time.

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; 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 of. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

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