Governance and Policy Assistant

About Actionaid International

Job Summary

To assist in establishment of Governance watch Entity and implementation of research and advocacy work related to Actionaid’s Governance and Policy plans, AAI’s global campaigns/strategies, AAI’s regional campaigns/strategies, etc. based on the context and knowledge of the country situation.

Duties & Responsibilities

•To work with Governance watch Entity, thematic teams on issues related to research and advocacy
•To assist in conduction and facilitation of the research work undertaken by Actionaid Afghanistan and according to GWP scope of work
•To contribute in preparation and designing of researches, campaigns and advocacy work
•To support the Governance and Policy Manager in planning and implementing advocacy work in Actionaid Afghanistan and the communities it works with
•To ensure proper documentation of research and advocacy work carried out by Actionaid Afghanistan.
•To support in identification of areas for further research, advocacy and networking
•To ensure proper logistical support in the advocacy and networking events organized by Actionaid Afghanistan
•To facilitate translation of reading materials and reports
•To monitor media on governance and ActionAid’s work in the country
•To maintain a good understanding of all Actionaid Afghanistan projects, including visits to ActionAid Afghanistan projects as and when necessary
•To facilitate translation or reading materials and reports
•To monitor media on governance and Actionaid’s work in the country
•To carry out any reasonable task that is assigned by Governance and Policy

Job Requirements

•High school degree and university degree is an advantage
•Fluency in writing and speaking English and local language Dari/Pashto
•Understanding of gender rights based issues and approaches
•Strong analytical skills
•Flexible, forward looking, open, willingness to learn new things,
•Demonstrated ability to deliver quality reports within deadline
•Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization
•Being friendly with the colleagues and works best in a team
•Computer skills
•Willingness to frequently travels as and whenever required

Submission Guideline

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment. Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above positions, and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of referees (including telephone and email address).
Please DO NOT attached academic transcripts and Diplomas and states the applied position in the email subject or on the left hand-side of the envelope. Interested candidates are invited to submit the applications before 22nd August, 2010 to ActionAid Afghanistan-Human Resources Department:
Office Address Kabul:

House # 705, street # 9 Taimani Kabul, Afghanistan

Email Submission: jobs.kabul@actionaid.org

Only short listed candidates will be asked for the Interview

Functional Area

Government

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