ACBAR

DACAAR is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff (National & International). Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Economic Opportunities.

DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce. We warmly invite applications from all segments of society. Each candidate will be assessed based solely on their individual merits. We particularly encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.

Position Description:

The Government Compliance Officer position is a critical role responsible for ensuring all organizational projects and operations fully comply with government / donor regulations and requirements. The primary focus is on the end-to-end management of the project registration process with the Ministry of Economy (MoEc) and the meticulous drafting, negotiation, and finalization of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with relevant sectoral ministries. The holder of this position serves as the principal liaison between the organization and government bodies, ensuring all project documentation is accurate, compliant, and submitted in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

Specific Responsibilities:

• Professional and proper representation of the organization during the project registration and MoU process.
• Lead the entire process of project registration with the Ministry of Economy (MoEc), serving as the single point of contact.
• The Government Compliance Officer must be able to address any basic concerns or questions raised by government officials during the process.
• In close coordination with the Technical Unit, draft, review, and revise Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with sectoral ministries, ensuring all terms and conditions are clear, mutually agreeable, and legally sound.
• Incorporate and adhere to all relevant government rules, policies, and legal frameworks during the MoU drafting process.
• Review project documents (proposals, logframes, budgets) to ensure the MoU draft aligns with the project's goals, activities, and deliverables.
• Manage the negotiation process for MoUs, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to reach a final agreement.
• Maintain a centralized repository of all active, expired, and archived MoUs and project registration certificates.
• Manage and keep records of government-related documents, including letters and MoUs.
• Proactively follow up with MoEC and relevant line ministries.
• Provide updates on MoU progress for the donor if requested.

 Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• • Serve as the organization's subject-matter proficient on government compliance requirements.
  • Prepare and submit all mandatory project reports to government entities (including MoEc and sectoral ministries) according to stipulated schedules.
  • Compile and submit detailed financial semi-annual reports to the Ministry of Economy.
  • Monitor changes in government policies, regulations, and reporting requirements, and proactively communicate these changes to relevant internal departments.

Internal Coordination & Collaboration

• • Finance Department: Work closely with finance colleagues to ensure all project financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports) are prepared in compliance with government rules and are ready for submission.
  • Program/Project Staff: Collaborate with program teams to ensure that all project activities, objectives, and outputs are accurately and completely reflected in One Budget Form, MoU and subsequent reports.
  • Technical Unit: Liaise with technical unit to obtain necessary technical documents required for MoU.
  • Security: Follow the organization’s existing security policies, procedures, and daily instructions for personnel safety.

 Relationship Management

• • Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with key officials with the relevant government agencies.
  • Represent the organization in official meetings with government counterparts.
  • Any other task given by the supervisor

Education: Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Relations, Finance, or related field. A master’s degree in the relevant field is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in compliance, legal, or external relations and demonstrable experience in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with government entities required.

Other qualifications and advantages:

• Exceptional legal drafting and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to interpret financial reports for compliance purposes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Ms. Word Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in local languages and in English. Ability to communicate complex regulatory information clearly.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret regulations and ensure compliances.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive A self-starter and can work independently.

Languages: Oral & Written fluency in English, Pashto and Dari is required.

Employment benefits:

• Good training opportunities to enhance employees’ skills
• Severance pay: one-month salary per year of service
• 24 days of paid annual leave per year
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year
• 2 days’ weekend
• Eid bonus on both Eids (after the completion of three-month service)
• 45 days of paid Hajj leave (after the completion of one-year service)
• 90 days of paid maternity leave for female employees (after the completion of three-month service)
• 5 days of paid paternity leave for male employees (after the completion of three-month service)
• Public holidays (According to the approved public holiday list).
• Pick and drop Allowance AFN (2000/month)

Procedure for submission of applications:                                                                                      

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a DACAAR Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.

Important Note:

• Applications without DACAAR’s UPDATED Job Application Form will not be considered.
• Application without Vacancy Number will not be considered.
• UPDATED DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, ACBAR Website: www.acbar.org/; jobs.af websites, and DACAAR Main Office Kabul.
• Applications submitted as .RAR file or if the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
• The salary would be paid in AFN according to the actual exchange rate.

DACAAR Commitment to Safeguarding:

DACAAR is dedicated to preventing any form of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. We also prioritize the well-being of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom we interact. All staff members are expected to uphold this commitment as outlined in our code of conduct.

We emphasize the importance of recruiting individuals who align with and exemplify our values.

The person in this role will receive the necessary training and is responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's safeguarding policies. All job offers will be contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal background and terrorism finance checks.

DACAAR is also a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this Scheme, we will seek information from previous employers of job applicants regarding any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment during their tenure, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of their departure. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge their understanding of these recruitment processes.

Kabul Office Address:
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan

Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org

jobs@dacaar.org