Adroit Associates is seeking a proactive and well experienced Liaison Officer to manage interactions with different stakeholders. The role requires obtaining necessary permissions, handling administrative paperwork, and ensuring regulatory compliance for company operations. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in dealing with line ministries and agencies and be well-versed in Afghan regulatory processes.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. Establish and maintain professional relationships with relevant ministries, agencies, and other organizations.
2. Represent Adroit Associates in official meetings and discussions with stakeholder officials and regulatory bodies.
3. Facilitate the acquisition of permission letters from relevant ministries or agencies and ensure all required regulatory approvals are secured prior to project initiation.
4. Assist in obtaining tax clearance certificates and ensuring compliance with regulations.
5. Process necessary paperwork and applications related to company operations.
6. Monitor and stay informed about changes in governmental policies and regulations affecting business operations.
7. Handle official correspondences and documentation submission with government offices.
8. Perform external company tasks such as delivering and collecting official documents from government offices.
9. Provide general administrative support as required by the management.
10. Carry out other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in public administration, law, public relation, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in liaison and government relations, with a strong and successful track record of effectively engaging with regulatory bodies and navigating governmental procedures.
Skills and personal attributes:
• Strong understanding of prevailing procedures, including permission letter acquisition and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with tax clearance processes and administrative document handling.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively interact and negotiate with government officials, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with prevailing procedures, compliance requirements, and administrative protocols in Afghanistan.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of addressing challenges and navigating bureaucratic processes efficiently.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Interpersonal Skills: Professional and diplomatic in handling sensitive matters and fostering strong relationships with external entities.
• Confidentiality & Integrity: High ethical standards in dealing with official documents and confidential company matters.
• Proficiency in Office Tools: Skilled in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and communication.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Dari, Pashto, and English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changes in stakeholder policies and procedures.
Adroit Associates Values
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Adroit Associates’ values:
✅Passion for Positive Change: We place the lives of communities at the forefront of all our work. We believe transformation is possible and approach each project with enthusiasm and a passion for positive change.
✅Commitment to Quality: Our work is rigorous, robust, and evidence-based. We plan and control for quality and do all it takes to achieve the high standards we expect of ourselves and those we serve.
✅Upholding Integrity: We abide by the highest professional and ethical principles in everything we do. We take complete ownership of and provide accountability for our work.
✅Continuous Learning and Adaptability: We strive to be the best at what we do by maintaining an internal culture of critical thinking, openly sharing our successes and failures, and engaging in reflection and learning.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume in PDF format to jobs@adroitassociates.org Immediately and before February 20, 2025.
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