About MBAW/MoF

Job Summary

- Provide Administrative and Secterial Support to DM.

Duties & Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as Special Assistant to the Deputy Minister for Finance. The position requires a working knowledge of the organization and the management, including general knowledge of the objectives and activities of the office of the Deputy Minister. Additionally, s/he is expected to provide the following services:
• Serve as the contact point between the Deputy Minister’s office and all the directors of various departments of MoF, Line Ministries, parliament and other national and international agencies;
• Set up and maintain good communication and information sharing between DM and the rest of the organization;
• Provide leadership, guidance and training (if necessary) in administrative duties to the assistants/secretaries and other administrative staff of the office of the Deputy Minister;
• Draft and edit documents, briefing notes and presentations as needed;



• Analyze documentations and summaries most relevant to the office of the DM, identify priority matters that needs to be urgently addressed by the DM and ensure that appropriate action is taken by responsible parties;
• Manage DM’s calendar, priorities and schedule meetings and conferences ensuring that briefings are in place;
• Prepare general correspondence, manage communication with the IFIs and bilateral donors concerning their missions, and grant and loan agreements;
• Participate in high level meetings, prepare minutes, maintain records and follow up on action points as requested;
• Deal with all correspondence and enquiries, and pass on as relevant, draft replies or take actions as appropriate;
Other Tasks:
• Any other tasks and responsibilities as required for the implementation and requested by Project Manager.

Reporting Relationship:
• Reports Directly to DM.

Job Requirements

Education:
• High School Graduate, Diploma in Business Administration and management. Bachelor Degree is an asset.
Experience:
• 3-5 years of administrative experience particularly with the Government agencies, Donors, NGOs and United Nations;
• Understanding of the public sector, main stakeholders and current development issues (i.e. the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, Millennium Development Goals and development issues at the provincial level);
• A good knowledge of the government of Afghanistan, sub-national structure and of provincial governance issues. Essential technical skills particularly in the field of data analysis, reporting and presentation;
• Outstanding communication skills, ability to edit documents aimed at a wide range of audiences;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Language Requirements:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, knowledge of national languages Dari and Pashtu.

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghan nationals should submit their updated application comprises your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the advertised position.

Email: vacancies.mbaw@budgetmof.gov.af

Making Budget and Aid Work Project / General Budget Directorate
Ministry of Finance, Kabul, Afghanistan

PLEASE MENTIONS THE VACANCY NUMBER and NAME OF POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING IN YOUR E-MAIL SUBJECT LINE otherwise the application will be not considered.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

ONLY SHORT LISTED CONDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

Females are highly encourage to apply

The vacancy announcement is open only for Afghan national(s) applicants

Functional Area

General

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