In accordance with the Decree of the presidential office of Afghanistan in view of national politics and strategy of the country during 1383, the Ministry of Water and Energy (MWE) has been established from two existing ministries: Ministries of Energy, Water Resources and Environment.

The Government of Afghanistan has identified the rehabilitation and expansion of the country's physical infrastructure as one of its highest priorities for the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan. As part of the basic economic infrastructure of the country, the Energy and Water sector occupies special prominence in the Government's development plans. Several major power sector projects, funded by the National Development Budget and by international financial institutions and donors, are presently under implementation and planning under the general oversight of the Ministry of Water and Energy (MWE).

Given the technical complexity of the Energy and Water sector and the particular demands posed by the coordination of the projects that are being funded by various sources, the MWE assists its administration that will be based in Kabul and will reinforce MWE in its internal and external activities and projects smoothness and speediness in fulfilling its obligations for energy and water sector development.

General Scope of the job

 Ministry of Energy and water (MEW) will have a numerous Hydro, Coal, Wind and Solar Power Plants feasibility studies and several detailed survey, design and construction of the mentioned project and addition with Transmission Line, Distribution Network projects. Private sectors are willing to invest in the above-mentioned projects and they are submitting technical, commercial and financial proposals (TCFP) to the MEW. 

MEW conducts the review on a professional manner. Therefore, MEW is seeking for employments of competent professional economic specialist.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Identify, assess and structure investment opportunities and assist in maintaining a strong project pipeline for energy sectors by interacting with investors, governments and financial institutions.
• Review and analyze financial models.
• Compute specifically CAPEX, OPEX, IRR, EIRR, FIRR, Net present value, Benefit cast ratio and Pay Back period of the investment.
• Preparing financial model for hydro, wind, solar, coal and gas power plants economic assessment.
• Review commercial and financial reports, budget plans and payment invoices of the energy projects
• Using economic analysis to make sure the projects are economically viable.
• Assist technical staff on economic questions that arise in the development of plans.
• Provide well-written economic advice on short turn-around times for variety of energy and water projects.
• Conducts primary research, data collection and analysis and recommend accordingly
• Attending meeting with investors, contractors and others.
• Preparation of the monthly activity reports.
• Conduct Capacity building training (knowledge transfer) for the official employee through on job training and workshop.
• Any other task assigned by the related supervisor.

• Having at least Master’s degree in Business Administration or Economics with a minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant field. Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills.
• MBA with BSc in Engineering is preferable.
• Having professionality in using financial analysis Software.
• Fully familiar in Ms. word, excel, power point, data base and internet programs.
• Understanding of laws and regulations for transit, taxation, custom/duty, port charges and other fees of Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
• Speaking fluently in English.

Interested and qualified Individuals who want to apply for the position are required to follow the below instructions:

Write Application Letter explaining your suitability for the position.

Fill MEW/MSU Job Application Form.

Send your Letter and Application Form, Education certificate and experience document  in one single document (PDF). CV is acceptable and will be considered Application letter is more formal.

Indicate Position Title and Vacancy No. on the subject line of the Email.

Only short listed candidates whose education and experiences correspond to the job requirements will be contacted for further steps.

Incomplete and wrong applications will be ignored without any consideration.

Ministry of Water & Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Download the Application format and Job Application Form from below links: Page number #3 /Application Number #26

  http://www.acbar.org/applicationform

Applicants can submit their applications hard copies to the following address:

Human Resources Section of Ministry Support Unit

Ministry Of Water & Energy

District #7 Dar-Ul-Aman Road,:

Mohammad Naser Moradi -  HR Manager 

Contact No: +93(0)744252320/ +93(0)202926625