Job title: Liaison & Advocacy Officer

Vacancy Number: Tdh-021-2026

Duty station: Kabul

City: Kabul

Duration: 9 Months ( Extendable)

Gender: Male/Female

Salary Range: As per Tdh salary scale

Closing date: 14 March 2026

No. of Jobs: 1

About Terre des hommes (Tdh) Foundation :

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry out projects related to Child Protection, Mother and Child health and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Balkh, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces

Job Summary :

The Liaison & Advocacy Officer supports the organization’s government relations and advocacy efforts by managing day-to-day engagement with authorities, following up on approvals and documentation, and supporting negotiations led by senior management. The position is responsible for facilitating government-related processes, reducing administrative bottlenecks, and ensuring timely communication between the organization and relevant authorities.

The role focuses on operational-level advocacy, relationship maintenance, and practical problem-solving while escalating sensitive, high-risk, or strategic matters to senior leadership for direction and resolution.

Main responsibilities:

1. Government Engagement & Representation

• Serve as the primary focal point for routine engagement with government authorities and line ministries.

• Maintain relationships with focal points in ministries such as Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, and other directorate or departments.

• Attend meetings to present organizational information, follow up on submissions, and clarify requirements.

• Represent the organization in technical or routine coordination meetings as delegated by senior management.

• Ensure engagement follows agreed messaging and protocols.

• Clearly and respectfully explain the organization’s mandate, humanitarian principles, and activities to authorities.

2. Advocacy & Problem-Solving

• Support advocacy efforts for program access, staff movements, and activity approvals.

• Promote constructive dialogue and problem-solving approaches in all government interactions.

• Assist in addressing concerns raised by authorities by coordinating internally and providing timely clarifications.

• Support senior staff during negotiations by preparing background information, summaries, and follow-up actions.

3. Compliance & Documentation

• Prepare, submit, and track MoUs, project registrations, and official approvals.

• Strictly follow up on MoUs with relevant ministries to avoid project delays.

• Monitor status of pending documents and approvals; flag delays or compliance issues.

• Assist in compiling and submitting required reports, activity updates, and compliance documentation.

• Maintain accurate records of all official correspondence, approvals, and government submissions.

• Prepare concise situation updates, meeting notes, and trackers for internal use.

• Strict follow-up of MoEc semi-annual reports; coordinate with departments to collect data and submit reports accurately and on time.

• Register new projects with MoEc accurately and coordinate with relevant departments before submission.

4. Coordination & Internal Support

• Coordinate with Program, HR, Finance, Operations, and Security teams on government requirements.

• Support field offices in resolving routine government liaison issues at provincial and district levels.

• Assist in orienting staff on engagement protocols with authorities and appropriate communication channels.

• While needed, make provincial travels and arrange necessary coordination with provincial authorities.

5. Administrative & Logistical Support

• Obtain and process visas and work permits for expatriate and national staff.

• Accompany visitors at the airport and support visa arrangements.

• Participate in the development and updating of internal SOPs related to government liaison.

• Ensure proper filing of all correspondence and agreements with authorities.

• Address any unforeseen requests from authorities in coordination with management.

• Close follow-up on all issues with the Country Director.

• Perform any other tasks as requested by the line manager.
  
  **The full Job Description will be shared with shortlisted candidates.**
  
  Requirement:

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Sharia and/or Law, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, or related field.

Experience / Skills :

Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in liaison, advocacy, or external relations roles with NGOs or INGOs in Afghanistan.

Proven practical experience supporting MoU processes, approvals, and compliance reporting.
Demonstrated experience engaging with Afghan government authorities at national or sub-national levels.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to explain complex organizational issues clearly and diplomatically.

• Good understanding of Afghanistan’s administrative and regulatory environment for NGOs.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto (written and spoken).

Languages:

Excellent verbal and written English, in addition to fluency in Pashto and Dari

IT knowledge :
Microsoft Office package

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Procedure:

Only complete applications (updated and accurate CV + covering letter) received through Tdh online application platform will be processed. It is essential that all information provided is complete, truthful and verifiable, as any discrepancies may affect your eligibility in the recruitment process.

Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date.

Please note that

• Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. Applications submitted by email, in person, or through other means will not be accepted.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

• Tdh upholds the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any harm, abuse, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults by staff, representatives, or partners.

• Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tdh values the diversity, perspectives and contributions each individual brings to the team.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.