Maihan Humanitarian Convergence Organization (MHCO) is a national non-government, non-political, and non-profit organization registered with the Ministry of Economy, committed to delivering humanitarian services across Afghanistan. MHCO focuses on various sectors including Health, Education, Gender Justice, Protection, Nutrition, Livelihood and Food Security, and Organizational Development.

Job Summary: The Government Liaison Officer will work under the supervision of the Programme Manager in MHCO's country office in Kabul, Afghanistan. He/she will be responsible for coordinating with line ministries and line directorates at the provincial level during official travel to these provinces.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Position Objective:

• Maintain healthy relationships with the Afghan Government and other stakeholders.
• Ensure programmatic and operational reporting to the government according to the articles of NGOs law.
• Prepare and submit government reports, introduction letters, permits, and authorization letters, ensuring timely submissions and accurate consolidation of programmatic and financial information.

Technical Skills:

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen contacts with relevant government institutions, authorities, NGOs, civil society organizations, and resource persons to facilitate access to legal and regulatory information for MHCO.
• Contribute to building a knowledge base for the legal and regulatory context for NGOs through liaison with government agencies.
• Ensure all tax clearances, authorization letters, and licenses are up to date and processed in coordination with Program, Operations, Logistics, Security, and Finance departments.
• Collect relevant information from Programs, Operations, and Human Resources to ensure timely submission of government reports, introduction letters, MOUs, and other relevant agreements.
• Develop and submit progress reports, applications, and other periodic reports to relevant ministries.
• Draft and follow up on agreements, including MOUs, introductory letters, and reporting documents, ensuring fulfillment by both MHCO and corresponding agencies.
• Support field managers in managing governorate-level relationships and resolving issues, in consultation with the Programme Manager.
• Follow up on outstanding applications filed with various ministries and respond promptly to queries from authorities.
• Facilitate correspondence for Program, Operations, and Finance departments with relevant governmental ministries.
• Secure all required authorizations and permissions, including licenses, tax exemption applications, tax clearances, and vehicle permits.
• Establish and maintain a database of governmental, NGO, and civil society officials.
• Engage regularly with relevant government focal points to sustain positive relations.
• Serve as a reliable source of information on Afghanistan’s taxation law, procurement law, and other relevant laws and legislation.
• Represent MHCO in official governmental meetings, fairs, and presentations.
• Maintain an organized filing system for programs in line with MHCO’s filing policies.
• Conduct oneself professionally and personally to uphold MHCO’s reputation and humanitarian mission.

Reporting Management:

• Provide orientation to newly recruited MHCO employees on government processes.
• Present new amended procedures to staff.
• Update staff on new appointments of officials in relevant governmental administrations.
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on performed and completed activities.

Security:

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Ensure team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
• Ensure all authorizations for security operational tools are up to date in coordination with the Logistics and Security Manager.

Other Duties:

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Programme Manager.

Experience and Mandatory Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations and in Shariah is preferred.
• 5 years of work experience in government relations or relevant sectors with NGOs, INGOs, and international organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of Afghanistan’s governmental structures, processes, laws, and procedures.
• Familiarity with Shariah law; a graduate of a Shariah school is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively advocate on behalf of MHCO.
• Comprehensive knowledge of policies and regulations at both national and provincial levels.
• Fluency in spoken and written Pashto and Dari, with excellent command of English.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and deliver results in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent team coordination, listening, and consensus-building skills.

Please apply by filling the form and sending a CV/resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the skills and experience required, using the below link. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


Note: Please ensure to include the position title and vacancy number in your cover letter.

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