About Ministry of Mines

Job Summary

The Director Public Relations will lead and manage the operations of the Public Relations Directorate to ensure that internal and external communication supports the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Mines.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Within six weeks of joining he/she shall develop an action plan for revamping the system in accordance with rules and regulations for better quality services delivery and also a work plan in agreement with his/her supervisor (Minister or Deputy Minister).
2. Lead the Public Relations Directorate to support the Minister and executive management to communicate the organizational vision within the Ministry and to the outside world through effective media relations, public relations, stakeholder management, internal communications, crisis communication, event management, and brand and content management.
3. Provide strategic advice to the Minister, top and senior management teams on the use of external and internal communication.
4. Assess current performance and capacity and define operational work plans with quantified, output-focused and demanding performance targets.
5. Develop and implement an organizational communication strategy supporting the delivery of the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Mines.
6. Develop and implement a proactive media relations strategy that gets across Ministry policies and messages and generates positive, balanced coverage of the development of Afghanistan’s mineral, hydrocarbon and groundwater resources.
7. Ensure that the Public Relations Directorate works closely with the Investment Promotion Directorate to support planning and implementation of investment promotion initiatives.
8. Oversee quality and timely provision of translation services across MoM.
9. Oversee the Directorate’s financial and procurement planning and reporting processes.
10. Oversee implementation of staff development and motivation strategies for the Directorate of Public Relations, ensuring that the necessary skills are available to the Ministry, and that appropriate staff professional development opportunities are made available.
11. Ensure that he/she transfers knowledge and skills to other individuals and working teams in an effective regular manner in order to improve managerial ability, motivation and confidence.

Expected Result:

1. An appropriate action plan is developed and implemented.
2. Understanding and support for the strategic objectives and goals of the Ministry of Mines put in place.
3. An appropriate system of developing and implementing of a proactive media relations strategy maintained.
4. Successful media relations, public relations, stakeholder management, internal communications, crisis communication, event management, and brand and content management preserved.
5. A proper system of transfer and maintenance of skills and knowledge within the directorate is in place.


Reporting Obligation:

The Director, Public Relations shall report to the Director General Policy and Promotion.

Qualifications and experience:

Job Requirements

1. A Masters degree in Strategic Communication and Journalism or other relevant discipline with minimum 3 years of working experience at relevant fields or a bachelor degree in similar fields with 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Written and spoken English and written and spoken Dari or Pashto
3. Computer skills, competency with MS Office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Notice of revision:

These terms of reference may be revised subject to operational needs.

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should fill in the application form online by clicking on the link 'login to apply’ and submit their applications electronically through our website: www.afghanexperts.gov.af or jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af.

All Kabul based and international applicants should submit their applications electronically. Applicants from the provinces in Afghanistan may submit hard copy applications to the office address:

Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Service Commission
General Directorate of Programs’ Design and Management
3rd Road, Afghan Film Street, South of Kolup Askari
Shashdarak, Kabul
Telephone: 075-2023637
Email: jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af

In all cases applications must be made using the prescribed application form: submissions of curriculum vitae alone cannot be considered.

Please submit ONLY your application electronically and mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to interview you will be required to present the originals of certificates.

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbing for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.


Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

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