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Presidential Decree
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Recruitment of Afghan Experts through Management Capacity Program
No:20
Date: 09/05/2008
To develop the capacity of ministries and other governmental agencies and to improve the participation of professional and experienced Afghans in reconstruction of the country, following is approved: READ MORE
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Presidential Decree
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Recruitment of Afghan Experts through Lateral Entry Program
No: 66
Date: 29/08/ 2005
Recruitment of Afghan Experts through Lateral Entry Program (LEP) To build and develop the capacity of Ministries and other Government Agencies and to enable the participation of Afghan experts the following is approved: READ MORE
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Presidential Decree
Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan
Recruitment of Professional Expatriate Afghans
No:124
Date: 02/03/2004
To build and develop the capacity of ministries and other Governmental agencies and to enable the participation of professional expatriate Afghans the following is approved:
Article 1:
The recruitment of expatriate Afghans for Ministries and Governmental Agencies will be based on merit.
Article 2:
Ministries and governmental agencies, based on their needs, may request IARCSC to recruit Expatriate Afghans.
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| Job ID: |
680 |
| Vacancy No: |
ARTF/GDPDM/MCP/295/0 |
| Post Title: |
Director General, Admin & Finance |
| Employer: |
Ministry of Mines |
| Location: |
Kabul |
| Duration: |
2 Years |
| No of Post: |
1 |
| Date Announced: |
2010-07-24 |
| Closing Date: |
2010-08-06 |
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| Background: |
The establishment of strong state institutions at central and sub-national levels capable of achieving measurable improvements in the delivery of services of all Afghans is at the core of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS). The Government’s Public Administration Reform (PAR) strategy encompasses a range of reforms needed to achieve this objective, including financial and economic management and civil service reform. A core element of this strategy is to continue with capacity building within the civil service so as to create a modern, well functioning and affordable administration. Reforms underway include the restructuring of ministries and other government bodies and introducing changes in the way human resources are mobilized and managed.
The long-term nature of the tasks ahead is recognized. In the interim, government policy is to recruit highly qualified persons at higher levels of remuneration than those presently available within the civil service. This is necessary in order to compete with the salaries and benefits paid to national staff by international organizations already working in country, as well as to make it possible for expatriate Afghans with relevant managerial experience to return to contribute their skills at home.
The Independent Administrative Reform Civil Service Commission General Directorate of Programs’ Design and Management (IARCSC-GDPDM) has been occupied with several programmes aimed at channeling the available resources. With assistance from Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) an Afghanistan-based lateral entry programme (LEP) has been operating, as also an Afghan Expatriate recruitment programme (AEP). A Capacity for Afghan Public Service (CAP) programme has added to the flow with assistance from the European Union and UNDP. The General Directorate of Programs’ Design and Management is responsible implementing all of these programmes, including now its flagship Management Capacity Programme (MCP).
The Management Capacity Programme
With assistance from the Afghan Reconstruction Trust Fund, the new Management Capacity Programme aims to build on the experience of the earlier initiatives so as to draw on Afghan expertise already in country, in the near-abroad (largely in Pakistan and Iran) as well as internationally. The purpose is to identify and recruit experienced managers who are able and willing to provide leadership in government line positions so as to build capacity, better utilize the available budgetary resources, and drive forward the reform agenda. This should result in improved services for the people of Afghanistan especially at sub-national level.
MCP will concentrate its efforts on supporting the government’s common functions, including financial management, human resource management, policy and regulatory design, and administration. Within these areas a wide range of positions will become available at senior and upper-middle levels; specific openings have already been advertised and others will follow as the organs of government lodge requests for assistance. Priority will be given to needs at sub-national level and in key service delivery ministries where performance has been lagging.
Recruitment and Engagement
The MCP operates with high standards in terms of recruitment, contract, and performance management. The recruitment and contracting of candidates is to be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with Government of Afghanistan and the World Bank procedures for selection based on merit. Programme policies ensure levels of remuneration that are competitive with the best available in Afghanistan and with benefits that should also be attractive to Afghans settled abroad.
Appointees will be engaged under contracts issued by the IARCSC and endorsed by the requesting ministries or other government bodies. For professional development appointees will serve as members of a corps supported by the IARCSC- GDPDM. Appointees will be expected work together to develop their own skills as well as those of their counterparts. For all of these reasons, the MCP represents is an unusual and exciting opportunity for Afghan professionals to make a worthwhile contribution to national development.
Interested candidates may submit an application to be considered for any of the posts that will become available under the Programme. Alternatively or in addition, candidates may apply for specific advertised vacancies. In all cases applications must be made using the prescribed application form: submissions of curriculum vitae alone can not be considered.
For any one appointment the long listing of candidates will take place soon after the advertised closing date. To make the long list, a candidate must meet the minimum requirements in terms of educational qualifications and experience, as set out in the advertised Job Description. The short listing of candidates takes into account the desirable attributes that appear in the same job description. The final selection process includes a written test and a face-to-face interview with the selection panel. The written test and the interview are conducted in the languages required for the job. References may be taken up after interview. Any educational qualifications submitted in support of an application are subject to validation by the IARCSC- GDPDM. Appointees are expected to take up their duties as soon as possible but in any case within two months of contact signature.
Ministry of Mines:
The mission of the Ministry of Mines is to be an enabler of the minerals and hydrocarbons sector’s development, and steward of all mineral resources through the implementation of national legislation, regulations and procedures, international best practice policies to encourage environmentally and socially acceptable private investment.
Description of the Position:
Overall purpose
The Director General Administration and Finance will lead and manage the operations of the Administration and Finance General Directorate in support of the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Mines.
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| Duties & Responsibilities: |
1. Within six weeks of appointment, assesses current performance and capacity and defines clear, actionable, medium-term strategic plan for the General Directorate Administration and Finance, which supports the Ministry of Mine’s mission and vision, objectives and priorities and drives day-to-day behavior of all employees within the division.
2. Takes responsibility for the timeliness and accuracy of advice on all financial, personnel and administrative matters handled within the Ministry of Mines.
3. Take all necessary and appropriate steps to deal with infringement in the application of internal and external rules relating to financial management and administration in compliance with Government of Afghanistan laws and regulations and the internal procedures of MoM.
4. Exercises appropriate delegations and takes final responsibility for the quality and consistency of all documents that require final signature of the Deputy Minister/Minister before leaving the Ministry of Mines.
5. Acts as a Chief Accounting Officer for MoM and ensures all financial resources are fully recorded and reported on, according to legislative requirements. Exercises financial delegations from the Deputy Minister/Minister. Responsible for ensuring the Deputy Minister/Minister (as Chief Financial Officer) can sign off on annual accounts or major procurements with confidence;
6. Ensures that the Ministry of Mines has solid financial planning and budgeting in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Finance. In coordination with the Executive Management team of the Ministry, oversees regular monitoring of performance-to-budget and ensures that robust systems and controls governing all financial operations are in place.
7. Contributes to the improvement and streamlining of the current administrative and financial processes.
8. Takes the lead in developing and documenting procedures for all financial, procurement, administrative and personnel matters in MoM, in accordance with new and emerging legislation and international standards of practice;
9. Oversees the development and implementation of plans for provincial expansion of the Ministry of Mines.
10. Ensures that the Ministry of Mines’ office, technical and technological infrastructure in Kabul and in the provinces is adequate to its needs.
11. Acts as part of the Executive Management team for the Ministry of Mines and coordinates all key activities and initiatives of the General Directorate, Administration and Finance.
12. Builds and maintains strong relationships with variety of relevant stakeholders, including national and international government and non-government organizations.
Results expected
1. A proper medium – term strategic plan is established and implemented.
2. An effective system of financial planning and budgeting is established.
3. A functional and efficient system of budget monitoring is put in place.
4. Proper documenting procedures for all financial, procurement and administration are developed.
5. A proper mechanism for sustainable transfer of capacity is developed within the department.
6. An appropriate recording, filing and reporting system is established.
Reporting obligations
The Director General Administration and Finance shall report to the Deputy Minister Administration and Finance.
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| Qualifications required: |
- Minimum requirements
1. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or any related fields with 5 years of relevant experience.
2. A Master’s degree in similar fields with 3 years of relevant experience.
3. Written and spoken, Dari or Pashto and English.
4. Computer skills, competency with MS Office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Desirable attributes
1. Knowledge of procurement process & asset care.
2. Political and analytical skills of high order, as well as the ability to organize and delegate responsibility.
3. Excellent report writing and communication skills.
4. Good personal management skills particularly to be able to bring organizational and cultural changes over time.
5. Able to work successfully and productively in a team environment and deal with multiple tasks successfully
6. Ability to formulate and implement policies in the relevant field
7. Ability to plan, organize, lead and monitor major organization
Notice of revision:
These terms of reference may be revised subject to operational needs.
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| Submission Guideline: |
Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should fill in the application form online by clicking on the link 'login to apply’ and submit their applications electronically through our website: www.afghanexperts.gov.af or jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af.
All Kabul based and international applicants should submit their applications electronically. Applicants from the provinces in Afghanistan may submit hard copy applications to the office address:
Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Service Commission
General Directorate of Programs’ Design and Management
3rd Road, Afghan Film Street, South of Kolup Askari
Shashdarak, Kabul
Telephone: 075-2023637
Email: jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af
In all cases applications must be made using the prescribed application form: submissions of curriculum vitae alone cannot be considered.
Please submit ONLY your application electronically; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to interview you will be required to present the originals of certificates.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
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