Senior Economic Advisor to MoMP Minister
| Date Posted: | May 30, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Reference: | MoMP/PSU/Senior Economic Advisor |
| Closing Date: | Jun 11, 2017 |
| Work Type: | Full Time |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Gender: | Any |
| Functional Area: | Economic Growth |
| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Salary Range: | As per NTA salary scale policyNone |
| Years of Experience: | 10 Years |
| Contract Duration: | Not specified |
| Extension Possibility: | No |
| Contract Type: | Short Term |
| Probation Period: | 3 months |
| Required Languages: | 96,90,66 |
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 programmes 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.
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 Requirement:
At least Bachelor or Master’s degree economics, development economics, public administration, international development, or a related field
At least 10 years of experience with Bachelor degree and 5 years of experience with Master degree in the public or private sector related to the field
Experience of project-based work
Ability to review and contribute to policy and strategy development
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.
Research skills
English language skills
Time management skills
Good communication skills
Office administrative and computing skills
Flexibility and enthusiasm
Ability to participate in discussion and operate as part of a multinational team