About Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP)

Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is an enabler of the sector’s development and steward of all mineral and hydrocarbon resources through the implementation of international best practice, policies, regulations and procedures to encourage environmentally and socially acceptable private investment. It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum to ensure progress in research, exploration, development, and exploitation of both minerals and hydrocarbons. The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum approach is to create the highest level of ministerial competence, promote clear and transparent investment opportunities through modern laws, regulation and policies; and develop a progressive and inviting fiscal regime.

Job Summary

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is seeking an Afghan national for the post of Senior Economic Adviser in the Office of the Minister. The Senior Economic Adviser will be responsible to the Minister of Mines and Petroleum and will work closely with other advisers and colleagues in the Ministry on a range of programs and activities to address the challenges and opportunities for the sustainable development and governance of Afghanistan’s mineral and hydrocarbon resources and extractive industries in line with international best practice.

Skills Required:

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop an action plan on Economic Advisory of all MoMP Authority activities.

2. Provide advice and support in all matters related to the economic development of the extractive industries in Afghanistan

3. Assist in the drafting and revision of technical documentation

4. Undertake assigned research relating to the economic development of the extractive sector

5. Monitor economic issues affecting the extractive sector worldwide

6. Undertake collaborative work with other advisers and Ministry colleagues on a variety of projects

7. Performing any other tasks assigned by the minister on the basis of laws, regulations and objectives of organization.

Job Requirements

At least Bachelor degree in economics, development economics, public administration, international development, or a related field and Master’s degree is preferred in these fields.

Work experience in Afghanistan

At least 5-10 years’ experience in the public or private sector related to the field 10 years of relevant experience with bachelor degree and 5 years of relevant experience with master degree is required.

Ability to participate in discussion and operate as part of a multinational team

S/he should possess excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills in Dari, Pashto and English.

Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a high level of motivation and good communication, hardworking and interpersonal skills

S/he must be well versed in MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint and etc.

Organizational and planning skills, communication skills, information gathering and monitoring skills, problem analysis and problem solving skills, judgment and decision-making ability, initiative, confidentiality, team member, attention to detail and accuracy, adaptability

Submission Guideline

Applicants are requested to submit a complete application package which must include all required documents (provided below) to recruitment.momp.psu@gmail.com with a Subject line

MoMP/PSU/Sr. Economic Adviser Applications must be received by no later than 17 September, 2019.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

a.     Cover memo/email text that outlines how your qualifications and experience meet the selection criteria.

b.      A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Note: IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR APPLICATION CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, MENTIONING THE SUBJECT LINE. IF YOU OMIT ANY OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, COVER PAGE, CV. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Attention: Development Projects HR Unit, 4th floor, Main Building Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP), At Abdul Haq Square.

Ahmad Siar Najib: Projects HR Coordinator

Contact details: 0093 (0) 784 846 000

Female Candidates are highly encourage to participate.

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