1. Introduction of the Ministry
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the responsible authority for the regulation, development, and sustainable management of the country’s mineral and hydrocarbon resources. Through the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons Regulation, the Ministry oversees exploration, production, and utilization of petroleum and natural gas resources to ensure energy security, economic growth, and national benefit.
2. Background of the Job
The Ministry is currently engaged in managing and supervising gas fields in northern Afghanistan, including activities under the Bazarkhami, Kashkari, Zamarudsay, and related reservoirs.
The Ministry previously partnered with AfgChin under a 25-year contract to develop the Amu Darya oil/gas field. That agreement was terminated due to found repeated breaches of contractual obligations, including failure to meet investment and operational requirements, ignoring contractual standards, and neglecting environmental and capacity-building responsibilities. The Ministry needs technical experts to step in to evaluate site conditions, identify problems, give technical advice, and help restore operations steadily and effectively under government oversight.
With this purpose, the Ministry seeks to hire a qualified Geophysicist / Geologist to provide professional support in geological interpretation, geophysical evaluation, reserves assessment, and field development planning, while also training and mentoring national staff.
3. Duties and Responsibilities
The Geophysicist / Geologist will:
- Conduct geological and geophysical evaluations of gas fields under development.
- Analyze seismic, gravity, and magnetic data to support exploration and field mapping.
- Assess reservoir structure, stratigraphy, and rock properties for resource estimation.
- Collaborate with reservoir engineers and petroleum engineers to develop field development plans.
- Review existing exploration and production data, providing updated geological models.
- Advice on well placement, drilling targets, and work over opportunities based on subsurface interpretation.
- Provide technical reports, maps, and presentations for decision-making.
- Train and mentor national geoscientists and technical staff within the Ministry.
5. Compensation and Allowances
The salary, allowances, and other employment benefits for this international technical position are negotiable and will be determined based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and prevailing international standards. Meantime, Applicants are encouraged to indicate their expected compensation package in their application documents. Final terms will be discussed and mutually agreed upon during the interview and selection process.
