Liaison Officer

The Liaison Office (TLO) founded in 2003 as an Afghan non-governmental organization (NGO) that emerged from a Swisspeace pilot project (supported by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung) with the aim of improving local governance, stability, and security through systematic and institutionalized engagement with customary structures, local communities, civil society groups, and government institutions. TLO is based in Kabul, with regional offices in Paktia, Khost, Paktika, Herat, Ghazni, Farah, Samangan, Balkh, Nangarhar, Maidan wardak and Baghlan and additional field offices across Afghanistan. TLO works to achieve its objectives through key program activities: research and analysis, dialogue facilitation for peacebuilding, access to justice and governance, humanitarian assistance, third party monitoring and evaluation, and environment & natural resources management.

The Liaison Officer will facilitate coordination and communication between TLO, government authorities, traditional justice actors, community representatives, and other relevant stakeholders. The position will support effective project implementation through stakeholder engagement, securing necessary permissions, maintaining institutional relationships, and facilitating external coordination.

Key Responsibilities

A. Government Liaison and Coordination

• Maintain effective working relationships with government authorities at national, provincial, and district levels.
• Facilitate official correspondence, permissions, approvals, and letters of support.
• Organize and participate in government coordination meetings.
• Monitor relevant government policies and administrative developments affecting project implementation.

B. External Representation and Stakeholder Coordination

• Represent TLO in authorized meetings, workshops, conferences, and coordination forums.
• Maintain professional relationships with government institutions, NGOs, CSOs, and development partners.
• Document meetings, decisions, and follow-up actions and share relevant reports with management.

C. Project Support and Reporting

• Facilitate coordination between project teams and external stakeholders.
• Support field visits, project activities, and required administrative arrangements.
• Provide relevant information for project reports, success stories, and communication materials.
• Prepare regular reports on liaison activities, stakeholder engagement, and coordination outcomes.

E. Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Management

• Perform duties in accordance with TLO policies, Code of Conduct, and humanitarian principles.
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.
• Identify and report potential operational, community, and security risks to the supervisor.
• Comply with safeguarding, PSEA, anti-fraud, and conflict-of-interest requirements.

F. Reporting and Accountability

The Liaison Officer will report directly to the Office Manager or designated supervisor and coordinate closely with relevant TLO departments and project teams. The position holder will be responsible for timely completion of assigned tasks, proper documentation, effective stakeholder engagement, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

G. General Conditions

The position holder shall perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position and comply with all applicable TLO policies, procedures, and organizational regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, or a relevant field; Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in liaison, government relations, stakeholder coordination, or community engagement.
• Proven experience working with government authorities, community leaders, and traditional justice actors.
• Good understanding of Afghanistan's governance structures and traditional dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English proficiency is an advantage.
• Good computer skills and willingness to travel to project areas.

Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for the written test/interview. Interested candidates should fill the form in this link: https://forms.gle/TLP3YtfyenCQuipV9