Liaison Clerk

The Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) will act as a second-tier wholesale lending institution that will lend to intermediaries in the agricultural value chain, who will then on-lend to small commercial farmers, defined as farmers with 1-30 hectares. ADF is capitalized by a $100 million grant provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to increase lending to the agriculture sector to create a more competitive agriculture sector through expanded agricultural production and increased incomes for agricultural households. ADF will lend directly and indirectly to banks, non-bank financial institutions, credit unions, microfinance institutions and non-financial intermediaries such as private farmer associations, farm stores, agricultural depots, food processors, agribusinesses and other market participants and informal providers of finance that support the development of agricultural value chains in Afghanistan and can enhance the supply of agricultural credit to the end-borrowers at the farm level. Until it transitions to the Government of Afghanistan in 2014, the ADF is managed by the Agriculture Credit Enhancement (ACE) program a USAID contract.

·       Serve as a primary point of contact between the organization and external governmental, regulatory, and non-governmental entities.

·       Facilitate clear and timely communication between internal departments and external stakeholders on policy, regulatory, and operational matters.

·       Research, draft, and edit official correspondence, briefing notes, and reports to support inter-agency communication and compliance.

·       Monitor and track regulatory updates, legal notices, and policy changes that may affect the organization’s operations.

·       Accompany or represent the office in meetings with external partners, as directed, and prepare minutes or summaries of discussions.

·       Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, or site visits involving external officials and internal teams.

·       Maintain and update a comprehensive contact database of key personnel in government agencies, regulatory bodies, and partner organizations.

·       Foster and sustain positive, professional relationships with officials, legal advisors, and representatives of various institutions.

·       Handle the secure pick-up, delivery, and tracking of official and legal documents to and from external entities.

·       Assist in the preparation and submission of legal or regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

·       Sort, log, and distribute incoming mail; prepare and process outgoing correspondence and packages.

·       Maintain physical and electronic filing systems in an organized and confidential manner.

·       Carry out other related tasks as assigned by the line supervisor.

·       Bachelor’s degree in (Pashto / Dari Literature, Law & Management ) or equivalent required.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.

·       Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with a professional and diplomatic approach.

·       Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail.

·       Proven time management abilities and capacity to meet tight deadlines.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and familiarity with database management.

·       Basic understanding of legal terminology and regulatory processes (preferred).

All interested qualified applicants are encouraged to send their CV and Cover Letter indicating the position title and vacancy number (ADF- 280 ) in the subject line before the closing date to the below email address.