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Senior Policy Advisor to MoMP/Policy and Programs Deputy Minister

Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP), Multi Location

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Master's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
1277

About Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP)

Job Summary

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is seeking an Afghan national for the post of Senior Policy Adviser in the office of the Deputy Minister, Policy and Programs. The Senior Policy Advisor will be responsible to the Deputy Minister, policy and Programs 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop an action plan on Policy Advisory based on job description.
2. Provide advice and support in all matters related to policy formulation and implementation affecting the extractive industries in Afghanistan
3. Assist in the drafting and revision of policies and other technical documentation
4. Undertake assigned research relating to policy in the extractive industries
5. Undertake collaborative work with other advisers and Ministry colleagues on a variety of projects
6. Performing any other tasks assigned by the Policy and Programs Deputy Minister on the basis of laws, regulations and objectives of organization.

Job Requirements


Master’s degree in public policy, political economy, government, or a related field

Work experience in Afghanistan

At least 5 years’ experience in policy development in the public sector

Experience of project-based work

Ability to draft policies and other technical documentation

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

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

Expressions of interest (including CV and three references in word file) should be sent to the email address below by no later than 23/April/ 2017 at 16:00 hrs. Reference MOMP/PSU/Senior Policy Advisor to Policy and Programs Deputy Minister must be quoted on all correspondence and the Expression of interest.
Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Project Support Unit (PSU)
Attention: Mr. Abdul Basheer “Hassam” (Projects HR Coordinator)
Development Projects HR Unit, Second floor, Laboratory Building, Afghanistan Geological Survey (AGS), at Abdul Haq Square.
Cell phone: +93 (0) 795 62 63 20
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Functional Area

Adviser

Countries

Submission Email

recruitment.momp@gmail.com

Post Date

Apr 08, 2017

Closing Date

Apr 22, 2017

Reference

MoMP/PSU/Senior Policy Advisor to Policy and Programs Deputy Minister

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

5 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Gender

Any