Afghanistan: National Policy and Planning Advisor (Kabul, Afghanistan) – 3 months contract
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 14 Aug 2013
About the role
The National Policy and Planning Advisor will be helping the Statistics Directorate in its institutional development efforts through developing a comprehensive plan for the directorate to enable it identify its capacity needs; devise strategies to build the capacity and skill base particularly in areas of recording, analyzing and reporting of data in timely and strategic manner. The advisor will be based in the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock in Kabul and will be offered a 3 months initial contract (1 September – 6 December 2013) with a possible extension.
Key responsibilities include
- Provide support to the GDP&PC for it to review/complete its functional analysis (FA) and confirm/modify the structure proposed following the initial FA for the Statistics Directorate
- To work closely with Statistics Directorate in completing a capacity needs assessment and developing a capacity building plan accordingly
- To coordinate the Statistics activities with overall planning and Coordination General Directorate;
- In cooperation with Policy formulation advisers, perform policy reviews, revision and formulation of statistics related policies
- Assist the Statistics Directorate in providing timely information and data that will help policy contents, frameworks and requirements for policy implementation including M&E
- In cooperation with the office of the DG develop systems and procedures for coordination with subsequent institutionalisation of planning and programme implementation
- Assist in developing networks for communications of information and decisions as per specific requirements for different groups of recipients
- Contribute to the creation of programme implementation capacity of the technical directorates with strong linkages to GDP&PC
About You
Selection criteria
- Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Development, Management or similar field, with experiences in the field of statistics.
- You must be an Afghan national or have the work authorization to work in Afghanistan
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of project management / programme development in an international setting;
- Extensive knowledge of Institutional/Organizational Development with experience as a management consultant, including a minimum of 3 years-experience working in/with central or provincial government offices;
- Proven leadership and people management skills;
- Excellent communication skills: Speaking, writing, and listening;
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate and influence;
- Demonstrated facilitation skills, with training skills highly desirable; and
- Computer skills, including extensive experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet and e-mail skills required.
- Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively;
- Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member;
- Ability to think and communicate clearly with others, motivate and lead people;
- Demonstrated abilities to take initiative, build consensus and make things happen;
- Ability to enhance knowledge through training, mentoring and personal initiative.
About Us
In October 2011 GRM International and the Futures Group merged to become a major global force in development with approximately 90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $225 million in revenue. The combined group has a multi sectoral focus, more diverse technical offerings and a wider geographic reach. We aim to be a world leader in everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards. By exceeding our clients’ expectations and creating value for them, we will create value for our shareholders and employees. To achieve this, we need consistent and sustainable growth.
Afghan Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. There are no relocation or visa allowances for this role.
How to apply:
To register your interest, please submit your CV through the GRM International Careers Page www.grminternational.com.
Applications close on 14th of August 2013
