Project Manager – Lead and Zinc Mining Project

Afghan Invest (AFGHAN INVEST) was established through the initiative of eleven prominent Afghan businessmen and industrialists to undertake and invest in large-scale economic projects. The company is licensed under Registration No. 80880 by the General Directorate of Central Business Registry and Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan. Afghan Invest primarily operates in the sectors of mining, energy, oil and gas, agriculture, and construction.

Position Objectives:

The Project Manager will be responsible for providing overall leadership, planning, coordination, supervision, and management of all technical, financial, administrative, and operational activities of the project until the successful completion of the exploration phase.

Key Responsibilities:

General Project Management

• Develop the project's strategic and operational plans.
• Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans.

Technical Management

• Evaluate all exploration activities completed since the commencement of the project.
• Manage geological, mining, exploration, and engineering teams.
• Supervise the completion of the exploration program.
• Review technical reports and studies.
• Ensure compliance with international mineral exploration standards.
• Organize and manage feasibility studies.

Contract Management

• Prepare project documents, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), technical proposals, reports, and related documents.
• Evaluate proposals submitted by exploration companies.
• Manage project contracts.
• Supervise contract implementation and compliance.

Procurement Management

• Establish the project's procurement system.
• Recruit procurement personnel.
• Prepare procurement plans.
• Manage the procurement of required equipment and machinery.
• Oversee project logistics.

Human Resources Management

• Review the organizational structures of the Herat and Ghor regional offices.
• Develop a new organizational structure.
• Recruit new project teams.
• Establish a staff performance management and evaluation system.

Financial Management

• Prepare the annual project budget.
• Supervise project expenditures.
• Manage project cash flow.
• Monitor financial contracts and commitments.
• Coordinate with the finance and accounting team.

Stakeholder and Government Relations

• Coordinate with the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.
• Coordinate with local authorities.
• Liaise with project shareholders.
• Manage official project meetings.
• Submit regular progress reports on project activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Applicants must possess at least a Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Mining Engineering
• Geology
• Mineral Exploration
• Mine Economy

Professional Experience

Applicants must possess:

• At least 10 years of managerial experience in large-scale mining projects.
• Proven experience managing mineral exploration projects.
• Experience in managing major contracts.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar project budgets.
• Experience working with international companies.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.

Technical Competencies

Applicants must demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Mineral exploration processes
• Geological mapping
• Drilling and borehole management
• Mineral resource evaluation
• Mine planning
• Feasibility studies
• Environmental management
• Project risk management
• JORC reporting standards
• Procedures and regulatory requirements of the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum

Management Competencies

Applicants should possess:

• Strong project management skills
• Strategic decision-making ability
• Crisis and change management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Experience managing large teams
• Time management skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Professional reporting and presentation skills

Computer Skills

Applicants must be proficient in:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project
• GIS software
• AutoCAD
• Mining and mineral exploration software applications
• Project management software

Language Requirements

Fluency in Afghanistan's national languages (Dari and Pashto) and English (both written and spoken) is required.

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and Cover letter in one PDF file (NO Educational and Work Certificates) via email at Vacancy@afghaninvest.co no later than July 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Your email subject line should contain the Position title & Vacancy Number otherwise your application will not be considered.