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Chief Operation Officer - Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Indus

Background:
Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries – ACCI is a strong and united business membership organization representing the entire private sector of Afghanistan. It is the service-oriented, independent, and modern Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan. ACCI is a legal independent personality, and the non-governmental, non-political, and non-profitable organization of self-administration of the Afghanistan business community. It protects the rights of the private sector, it coordinates, leads, and supports business activities, and it makes efforts for developing the economy on national and international levels. ACCI strives to provide the best possible services to its members and to the entire private sector of Afghanistan.
   
Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Collect, analyze and evaluate the activity reports submitted by the department directors of Administration, BDS, Finance, International Affairs, Legal & Arbitration, IT, PR, Government relations, Membership as well as the executive managers of the provincial chamber offices.

2. Compile monthly overall ACCI activity report including the chamber’s financial situation for CEO.

3. Support the CEO with the development of a strategy for the advancement and long-term sustainability of the chamber.

4. Prepare frequent individual meetings with the CEO to discuss strategies concerning chamber development and day-to-day operational business.

5. Regular exchange of information on relevant actions and activities in a face-to-face daily morning meeting with the CEO.

6. In case of absence of CEO, act as his Deputy, i.e. representation in board meetings, ACCI staff meetings, vis-à-vis media, government officials, embassies, and international and donor organizations.

7. Assist CEO with daily operations, including the preparation and dissemination of staff meeting agendas, answering of emails and reception of high-ranking visitors.

8. Proof-read speeches and/or speaking notes for CEO.

9. Observe headquarters collaboration with the provincial offices and find solutions and measures for improvement in case of shortcomings.

10. Support the heads of the Centers for Industry and Export Promotion as well as Agricultural Promotion, with the management and administration.

11. Oversee efficient day-to-day operations of headquarter and ACCI´s promotional centers.

12. Create a positive and effective communications between all ACCI departments.

   
Qualifications required:
Qualification Requirements (educational background and work experience)

1. University degree (M.A or higher degree in Economics, Administration, Business and Management)

2. At least five years of management experience in related field.

3. Administration experience concerning meetings, budget, human resources, coaching

4. Experience in the private sector is an asset.

Skills Requirements

1. Outgoing personality.

2. High creativity in strategy development and problem solving.

3. High integrity with a reputation above reproach.

4. Strong ability to motivate and coach both staff and honorary leaders.

5. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

6. Fluent in Dari, Pashto and English.
   
Submission Guideline:

Short listed candidates will be invited for an interview with the ACCI selection panel. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. We kindly ask all applicants not to inquire about their application status.
Applications including covering letter and CV should be sent before 20th July 2009 to the following email address:
Email: qadir_bahman@yahoo.com
Cell: +93776856824
Please clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Equal Opportunities
ACCI is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their race, sex, creed, religion or national origin.

 

Organization: ACCI
Location: Kabul
Duration: One Year but Extendable(Two months probationary period)
No of Post: 1
Nationality: Afghan
Sex: Male/ Female
Salary: Based on ACCI top level salary
Date Announced: 2009-07-09
Closing Date: 2009-07-19