Liaison Officer

About the role

The Liaison Officer at the Liaison Office (TLO) of ACBAR facilitates coordination and communication between the office, government authorities, traditional justice actors, community representatives and other stakeholders. The role supports project implementation through stakeholder engagement, securing permissions, maintaining institutional relationships and coordinating externally. It reports directly to the Office Manager or designated supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain working relationships with government authorities at national, provincial and district levels, and handle official correspondence, permissions, approvals and letters of support.
• Represent TLO in meetings, workshops and forums, and document meetings and decisions for management.
• Facilitate coordination between project teams and external stakeholders, support field visits and provide information for project reports and communications.
• Prepare regular reports on liaison activities, stakeholder engagement and coordination outcomes.
• Perform duties in line with TLO policies, the Code of Conduct and humanitarian principles, keeping confidentiality and neutrality, and reporting operational, community and security risks.
• Comply with safeguarding, PSEA, anti-fraud and conflict-of-interest requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Public Administration or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in liaison, government relations, stakeholder coordination or community engagement.
• Proven experience working with government authorities, community leaders and traditional justice actors.
• Good understanding of Afghanistan's governance structures and traditional dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to project areas.

Required skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, coordination and reporting skills.
• Good computer skills.