Ideal Candidate Profile

QUALIFICATIONS

· Advanced university degree in international development, law, public administration, business administration, public policy, or other relevant social sciences.

· At least eight (8) years of relevant experience. Experience working in an international context is highly desired.

· Impeccable grasp of legal language in English, Pashto and Dari.

· Fluency in English and Pashto, and Dari.

· Experience in copywriting and editing.

· Experience working in the Afghan legal sector would be an advantage.

SKILLS

· Strong problem solving, conceptual, and analytical skills.

· Ability to research, analyse, and synthesize information, interpret data, retrieve information from databases and clearly and concisely prepare results.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

COMPETENCIES

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

· Ability to develop solid relationships with key stakeholders and build productive partnerships.

· Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.

· Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

· Familiarity with decentralization and local governance processes, systems and structures.

· Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.