Job Description:

Position Summary:

The role serves as a primary representative of Relief International to coordinate and liaise with field level Line Ministries directorates of the Afghan Government. This role seeks to facilitate strong program implementation through ensuring full representation of Relief International to external audiences and to receive and respond to the requests and inquiries from the government.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Act as a link between RI and key organizations, agencies, or groups and facilitate communication between local and UN parties. This may involve conveying information, coordinating meetings, and ensuring that all Health parties have access to the information they need.

Establish and maintain contacts and good working relationships with Line Ministries and Departments especially the Provincial Public Health Department and the Ministry of Economy

In coordination with the Program Manager, act as Relief Internationals external representative in all meetings and forums, the role will be responsible for providing support to the organizations or groups they represent in various ways, such as answering questions, providing resources, and offering RI strategic guidance

Relay and manage feedback, criticism, or needs from one organization to another.

Resolve any issues, problems, or requests from different parties promptly and efficiently.

Promote understanding between stakeholders/parties and create a positive environment at the provincial level, this will involve attending meetings, event and conferences

Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for NGO operations in Helmand.

Maintain up-to-date records of approvals, MoUs, and correspondence with government authorities and submit letters and reports accordingly

Proactively engage with key government stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations and prevent bureaucratic delays.

Engage with local power brokers, community elders, and security actors to maintain humanitarian access and operational safety.

Act as a bridge between RI and local community to address concerns and grievances.

Support conflict resolution and risk mitigation efforts where tensions arise between RI and other stakeholders.

work as part of a team and may be responsible for collaborating with team members to achieve common goals. This may involve coordinating efforts, sharing resources, and providing support to program team members. Act as an advocate for Relief Internationals Policy and Procedures and Donor Compliance.

Support on gathering of information and analysis to understand the need and goals of RI’s program

Support on all matter of safety and security and access and liaison work

Any other task assigned by the Helmand Program Manager, Safety and Access Manager or the Country Director.

Job Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of higher education

Previous experience as Liaison Officer or similar position – an advantage and preferably with humanitarian non-governmental organizations

Understand the local legal framework as it applies to NGOs

Draft and format documents

Organize, file and submit information

Negotiate, convey messages and take positions

Adapt behavior to the target audience

Use the Microsoft Office Pack (especially Word and Excel)

Be able to prioritize activities and adapt plans to unforeseen circumstances

Use a filing and archiving method

Work in a multi-disciplinary team

Proficiency in English and Pashto

Capacity to work under tight deadlines

Submission Guideline:

The interested candidates should submit their RI Application letter with a CV and with three references.

Please Mention the announced position and vacancy number in the email subject please like (Program Officer (Coordination and Liaison) RI-HER-2025-07).

Via email: vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Please download the RI application form through below link. fill and send it along with your CV: :

https://afgjobs.org/

Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.

Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.

Submission Email:

vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org