About Independent Directorate of Local Governance:

On 30^th August 2007, a Presidential decree established IDLG, shifting the responsibilities of the Civil Administration unit of the Ministry of the Interiors to a newly-built independent directorate (“the IDLG”). Moreover, the IDLG is divided into the 3 Deputy Ministries of Municipalities (DMM), Deputy Administration and Finance (DAF), and Deputy Ministry of Policy (DMP).

Job Details:

Position Title:                 Grant Officer

Employment type:          Full-time

Job locations:                 Baghlan, Faryab, Kunduz, Ghor, Herat, Kandahar, Khost, Kunar, Laghman, Nangarhar, Takhar

Nationality:                      Afghan

Category:                        Finance

Salary:                             As per the NTA salary scale

Vacancy number:            IDLG/HR/ EZ-KAR 70

No of vacancies:             11

Organization:                  Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG)

Years’ of experience:      4 years

Contract duration:           One year (extendable)

Gender:                           Female/male

Education:                       Bachelors (MASTER’s preferred)

Closing date:                   11 October 2020

Job summary:

IDLG is hiring 11 Grant Officers for the implementation of its projects in the above-mentioned 11 provinces.

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure CDCs/GAs grants are used as per CCAP/EZ-KAR block grants mechanism in the field
• Check and assess block grants payment requests at PMU for all installments and verify that the requirements are fulfilled before uploading into MIS.
• File up CDCs/GAs bank statements, withdrawal checks, bank slips, and all related documents that attest CDCs/GAs grants utilization in the field.
• Maintain a record of CDCs/GAs grants receipts, withdrawals, and expenditure at PMU.
• Organize periodic field visits and supervise CDCs/GAs accounting process, records, and procurement procedures to ensure that the processes and records are in accordance with CCAP/EZ-Kar policy procedures
• Approve of CDC/GA accounting/procurement records and procedures at the PMU office and ensure that all the transactions are accurately documented by CDC/GA.
• Approve CDC/GA withdrawal calls in compliance with applicable withdrawal procedures at PMU.
• Instruct FP field staff on grants utilization and CDC/GA documentation as needed.
• Give feedback and comments to FP on grant disbursement requests whenever necessary.
• Evaluate and check CDCs/GAs Financial History Form (CFHF) at PMU.
• Share block grants information with PMU and PIU at any time needed.
• Report grants main issues to the PMU head and PIU for the resolution.
• Trace and follow up the disbursement requests uploaded in MIS and/or returned by the PIU grant team, to ensure timely payment of funds to CDCs/GAs accounts.
• And, carry out any other tasks in support of the overall program, as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designee.

Job requirements:

1. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Economics, or any other related field of study.

2. Experience: 

• 4 years of relevant experience.

3. Skills Required:

• Computer: Excellent understanding and usage of MS Office packages.
• Languages: Possess excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Dari/Pashto. Other Skills Required: Teamwork and Communication Skills.
• Reliable, focused, and Creative.
• Time Management.
• Adaptability
• A well-versed and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tough deadlines.
• Highly motivated for his/her professional and academic improvement.
• Ability to take constructive feedback, and
• Problem-solving skills

How to apply?

Eligible Afghan applicants are welcome to apply and submit their resumes with a detailed application letter including a contact number and email address to the below email address. Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Submission email: humanresources.idlg.ccnpp@gmail.com

Note:  Please indicate the vacancy number along with the position title, or else your application will not be considered.

You may also submit hard copies to the Independent Directorate of Local Governance, Deputy Ministry for Municipalities, 1st street on the left side from Charahi Ansari towards Central Hotel. The HR Department will not entertain telephone inquiries.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.

Do consider that IDLG is an equal opportunity provider, and is committed to ensuring a fully transparent and meritocratic employment process for all programs and Tashkeel positions in its purview.