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The primary responsibility of the Partnership and Liaison Advisor, under the direct supervision of the Chief of Party for the Afghanistan Integrated Youth Activity (AIYA) project, is to manage all partnership and liaison-related activities associated with the project consortium. This includes fostering and maintaining relationships with consortium members, downstream partners, stakeholders, authorities, and donors in accordance with organizational policies. The Advisor will play a key role in collaborating with partners on partnership and liaison matters, ensuring effective communication and alignment of objectives. Additionally, the role involves managing project registrations with the Ministry of Economy (MoEC), following up approval on Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), submitting relevant documents to line ministries, liaising with sectoral directorates, and organizing meetings to facilitate coordination among stakeholders. The Partnership and Liaison Advisor will also be responsible for translating AIYA project programmatic documents, including reports, official letters, forms, presentations, manuals, guidelines, policy documents, assessment questionnaires, and monitoring and evaluation tools, into the required languages (local languages or English). This includes reviewing and editing correspondence, media briefs, MOUs, and government reports in English, Dari, and Pashto as necessary. Furthermore, the Advisor will conduct capacity-building initiatives for partners to enhance their effectiveness and engagement in the project. Close coordination with the CARE Afghanistan Partnership and Liaison department will be essential during the implementation of these tasks to ensure consistency and compliance with organizational standards.

 Liaison and Communication:
1. Serve as the primary point of contact for AIYA project partners and stakeholders.
2. Facilitate regular communication and meetings with partners to discuss AIYA project related Partnership, Liaison and progress matter and seek further collaboration.
3. Preparing the necessary documents and inputs for the project’s registration with Ministry of Economy and work with all partners (Consortium level and downstream) on project registration and process and MOU approvals. 
4. Registration and introduction of AIYA project to the Ministry of Economy and other sectoral ministries and provincial level directorates.
5. Preparing the necessary documentation for MoU processing, MoU drafting as per the exact templates of sectoral ministries. Facilitating MoU presentation and feedback addressing with the internal technical teams and dedicated committees at ministries level.
6. Processing the MoU signing procedures in sectoral ministries. Securing the MoU signing process in a speedy manner by maintaining strong coordination with the sectorial ministry and attending all relent MOU review committees.  
7. Preparing and facilitating the necessary documents and inputs for the semi-annual reporting to Ministry of Economy. Securing the availability of project verification letters in coordination with field teams, tax clearance certificate/letter and audit report for the fiscal year in coordination with internal teams. Conducting semi-annual reporting to Ministry of Economy. Making sure to address the feedback received on semi-annual reports in coordination with internal teams and the reports are approved at Ministry’s portal.
8. Developing and maintaining good tracking system for MoUs of the project, hard and soft filing, administrative works, departmental level action plans and KPIs.
9. Engagement in meeting appointments and good actors/stakeholders mapping.
10. Maintaining good knowledge on NGOs Law in Afghanistan and the new NGO Activities Coordination Guidelines.
11. Coordinate and support partners team in managing Liasion works and build their capacity. 
12. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities (MOEC, MOE, MOPH, etc.), local NGOs, community organizations, and international partners.    Serve as a point of contact for inquiries from local authorities and partners, ensuring open and continuous communication.
13. Schedule and facilitate regular meetings with partners and stakeholders to discuss AIYA project goals, challenges, and progress and escalate the minutes and messages to the concerned parties.
14. Proactively identify and address potential issues or delays with government bodies or partners, working to resolve them promptly.
15. Conduct regular follow-ups on outstanding issues, approvals, or documentation with government offices to prevent bottlenecks in project implementation.

Partnership follow up, Capacity Building and knowledge sharing:
1. Maintain good collaboration with the existing partners of the project and other stakeholders. 
2. Facilitate the due diligence process of the existing partners in the project with close coordination of the Partnership and Liaison department and the chief of party.
3. Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions between CARE Afghanistan and partner organizations, helping them understand and navigate government processes.
4. Schedule and facilitate regular partnership meetings with partners to discuss project progress, gather feedback, and identify areas for collaboration.
5. Establish a structured process for partners to provide feedback on project implementation, ensuring their voices are heard and integrated into project planning.
6. Identify capacity-building needs of partners and facilitate training and support as necessary.
7. Create and develop resource materials (manuals, SOPs, guides) that partners can use to strengthen their skills and knowledge related to project implementation for partnership and Liaison.
8. Support capacity-building initiatives for local partners, including workshops, training, and mentoring sessions that align with the project’s strategic objectives.
9. Pair experienced staff from CARE with partner organizations for mentoring and support, helping them navigate challenges and improve their organizational practices.

Project Documentation and Compliance Translation and Document Review:
1. Maintain a good and appropriate filing system for the project document both hard and soft copy. 
2. Handle the submission of project documents, letters, and reports to sectoral ministries and government offices, ensuring all paperwork meets required standards.
3. Translation of the project programmatic documents, including reports, official letters, forms, presentations, manuals, guidelines, policy documents, assessment questionnaires, and monitoring and evaluation tools, into the required languages (local languages or English).

Field visits to the partner’s location and reporting
1. Conduct Quarterly Field Visits to the partner organizations to provide support in executing partnership and liaison tasks. These visits will also focus on building their capacity through on-the-job training and hands-on assistance in organizational operations.
2. Provide regular updates to CARE management and stakeholders on the outcomes of capacity-building initiatives and partnership activities, highlighting successes and challenges.
3. Contribute to the preparation of annual reports that showcase the impact of capacity-building efforts and knowledge-sharing activities on partner organizations and project outcomes.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:
1. Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
2. Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:

[base location] at CARE are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement. 

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Required:

Bachelor degree (Islamic studies, political since, law, communication and any other related fields) . 
Strong understanding of the NGO landscape in Afghanistan and experience working with diverse stakeholders.

Desired:
Master degree is preferred
Diploma in English language • Proficiency in English, Dari, Pashto.

Minimum of Five years of experience in partnership development, liaison, or a similar role in the humanitarian or development sector with UN agencies, INGOs and National NGOs. 
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Experience in coordinating with the government authorities;
Excellent teamwork and ability to resolve complex issues facing the project in the field;
Good interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills;
Ability to work under stress, pressure, and limited timeline;
Excellent writing skills, ability to draft letters, MOUs, agreements;
Willingness to travel to sites for solving problems in the field;

Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies is an advantage.

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Partnership & Liaison Advisor CARE-AF-1093 Kabul) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)