Liaison Officer

Afghanistan National Re-Construction Coordination (ANRCC) is professionally managed committed Afghan, non-governmental, non-political and non-profit development-oriented organization. It was established in 1994 to meet the dire needs of vulnerable Afghan refugees and internally displaced families at the time of civil war and factional fighting followed by Soviet Union’s invasion of the country and troops withdrawal in early 1990’s. Earlier it was registered with UN Coordination Body for Afghanistan in Pakistan. Presently ANRCC is registered with Ministry of Economy under registration number 117.

ANRCC head office is located in Kabul city whereas for successful outreach and effective implementation of projects in targeted areas, it has regional office in Kandahar with provincial offices in Ghazni, Zabul, Uruzgan, Helmand, Farah, Nimroz, Parwan, Nanagerhar and Paktia.  ANRCC has skilled experienced, qualified professional staff who have capacity and competence involved to all the desired activities that promotes the goal and objective of the organization. Moreover, ANRCC's staffs are all well versed with local areas, their cultures and social norms with strong trust among the community including tribal elders, Shuras, civil society and government authorities. It is worth mentioning that our management, facilitators and project staff are specialized in different aspects of project designing & implementation for the community development. ANRCC's staffs have strong local knowledge of community development in Afghanistan and are familiar with key players both in donors and government. We try our best to provide value to our beneficiaries and solutions to their pressing needs. ANRCC is an experienced organization, able to react promptly and successfully to any project, regardless of its size or complexity.

The Liaison Officer is responsible for maintaining effective communication and coordination between the organization, government authorities, local stakeholders, partners, community representatives, and other relevant institutions. The position supports smooth implementation of projects by facilitating communication, obtaining necessary approvals, resolving coordination issues, and ensuring that organizational activities comply with applicable requirements.

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with relevant government authorities, local institutions, community representatives, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the organization and external stakeholders.
• Support the Project Manager and senior management in obtaining required permissions, approvals, letters, and official documentation.
• Represent the organization in meetings with government offices, partners, and other stakeholders when delegated.
• Coordinate official visits, meetings, workshops, and other project-related activities with relevant authorities.
• Monitor changes in government procedures, administrative requirements, and local regulations that may affect project implementation.
• Provide timely updates to management regarding stakeholder issues, government requirements, and coordination matters.
• Follow up on pending requests, approvals, correspondence, and official communications.
• Prepare meeting notes, correspondence, briefing notes, and other liaison-related documents as required.
• Maintain accurate records of official communications, meetings, approvals, and stakeholder contacts.
• Coordinate with program, operations, finance, logistics, and security teams to facilitate smooth project implementation.
• Support field teams in resolving administrative and coordination challenges with local authorities and communities.
• Promote positive relationships and the professional image of the organization.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with sensitive organizational and stakeholder information.

Perform other duties related to liaison and coordination as assigned by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in liaison, coordination, administration, government relations, or a similar role, preferably with an NGO or international organization.
• Good knowledge of local administrative procedures and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and institutions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in relevant local languages and English.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Email / Application Form: jobs@ancc-afg.org