Commercial Advisor

Job Title:                     Commercial Advisor
Organization:           State-owned Corporation of Arzaq
Position Grade:      Grade (C), Step (1)
Number of Positions: 1
Position Code:        ARZAQ-NTA-1405
Monthly Salary:     According to the company salary scale
Duty Station:           Kabul
Reporting To:          Executive Committee of State-owned Corporation of Arzaq
Supervises:              Relevant departments of State-owned Corporation of Arzaq
Announcement Date: 12/02/1405
Application Deadline: 22/02/1405

Job Purpose (Summary):

To provide specialized advisory services in commercial affairs, improve the company’s economic performance, increase revenue, expand markets, and ensure the effectiveness and transparency of the company’s commercial activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans in accordance with the organization’s plans and monitor their implementation;
• Provide professional advice to company leadership on commercial planning, sales strategies, and market development;
• Analyze market conditions, supply and demand, pricing, and competition to support effective commercial decision-making;
• Review and evaluate company projects, transactions, and commercial activities and provide corrective recommendations;
• Assist in preparing short-term, medium-term, and long-term commercial plans;
• Provide advice on procurement, sales, storage, and distribution of food commodities in line with economic principles;
• Assess commercial risks and propose solutions to minimize potential losses;
• Support commercial negotiations, contract drafting, and memorandums of understanding from a commercial perspective;
• Provide technical opinions on tenders, procurement, and commercial transactions;
• Monitor and analyze financial and commercial reports to improve revenue and reduce costs;
• Propose innovative solutions to increase market share and improve commercial services;
• Coordinate with finance, procurement, and operations units to achieve commercial objectives;
• Prepare analytical and advisory reports for company leadership;
• Perform other duties assigned by authorities in accordance with laws, regulations, and organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

Minimum Requirements for Shortlisting:

Education:

• At least a Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or Public Administration

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience as a Commercial Advisor in Emirati (government) institutions;
• Strong knowledge of trade principles, market dynamics, commercial contracts, and economic analysis;
• Strong skills in report writing, negotiation, and formal communication.

Other Skills (short courses, in-service training, etc.):

• Full proficiency (written and spoken) in one national language (Pashto or Dari) and good knowledge of English;
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Windows) and other office and internet-related tools;
• Full knowledge of applicable national laws (Labor Law, State-Owned Companies Law, Articles of Association of State-owned Corporation of Arzaq, etc.);
• Ability to establish professional relationships with governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Application Guidelines:

• Qualified candidates may send a scanned copy of their Tazkira (ID), CV, and verified educational documents (diploma/transcript), clearly mentioning the job title and position code in the email subject line, to the HR Directorate of State-owned Corporation of Arzaq at hr@arzaq.gov.af no later than 22/02/1405;
• Please avoid sending unnecessary documents;
• All documents must be submitted in PDF format within a single compressed file named after the applicant;
• Applicants must clearly state the position title in the email subject line;
• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
• For more information, please contact the HR Directorate at (020-2500043).