Energy Senior Advisor - Power Projects Afghanistan Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-06-19]
(ID: 35615)
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Azizi Developments is a leading, award-winning developer based in Dubai, UAE. With over 11,000 residential units sold and thousands of homes delivered to local and international investors, the company emphasizes a construction-driven approach, a portfolio of luxury developments in prime locations, and a commitment to transparency and customer focus.
With a robust track record and significant project pipeline supported by an extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with key master developers, Azizi plans to launch and develop new residential and commercial properties worth several billion US dollars in the coming years. The company actively supports the UAE Vision 2021 and has contributed to iconic projects in Meydan, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City, and Downtown Jebel Ali. In 2019, marked as its ‘Year of Construction,’ Azizi\'s contractors have cast over 117 slabs, poured more than 165,000 tons of concrete, erected over 45 cranes, and constructed over 1.3 million sq. ft across ongoing projects as of September 2019.... |
Energy Senior Advisor - Power Projects Afghanistan
Job Overview
Azizi Energy is seeking an experienced Energy Senior Advisor to support the rollout of major power infrastructure projects across Afghanistan. The role is focused on community engagement, regulatory coordination, and sustainable development to enable the successful implementation of large-scale coal, gas, hydro, wind, and solar energy initiatives. The advisor will liaise with local authorities, ensure compliance with national energy regulations, and promote socioeconomic benefits for local communities.
Job Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Industry: Renewables & Environment
Function: Public Relations
Salary: 18000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As Energy Senior Advisor, you will be the key liaison between Azizi Energy, government bodies, and local communities. You will support stakeholder engagement, permitting processes, project planning, and sustainability frameworks for projects totaling more than 10,000 MW in capacity. These include power plants and infrastructure such as pipelines and transmission networks. Your insights will be vital in ensuring smooth execution in a challenging but high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead stakeholder engagement and maintain trusted relations with local communities, DABS, MEW, and other regulatory bodies
* Organize community consultations and develop socioeconomic support programs (e.g., skills training, employment)
* Coordinate the permitting process with MEW, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Mines to ensure all licenses and land access are secured
* Review feasibility studies and planning materials alongside the Joint Working Group to identify and prioritize energy projects
* Provide guidance to local contractors and monitor project timelines and socioeconomic indicators
* Ensure environmental and social impact assessments meet Afghan laws and international standards
* Propose and execute sustainable development initiatives, including renewable energy integration and capacity-building efforts
* Collaborate with government agencies to ensure physical site security during all project phases
* Identify and mitigate operational risks, including those related to logistics, security, and social unrest
Job Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
* At least 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement or community development, preferably in energy or infrastructure sectors
* Deep familiarity with Afghanistan’s regulatory landscape, community structures, and development challenges
* Knowledge of energy infrastructure including power generation (hydro, wind, solar, coal, gas) and transmission systems
* Fluent in English and Dari or Pashto
* Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and project coordination skills
* Experience with PPP frameworks and international development standards is highly desirable
What We Offer
* Impact-driven leadership role in Afghanistan’s national energy transformation
* Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-capacity renewable and conventional energy projects
* Exposure to multi-stakeholder project ecosystems including government, donors, and local partners
* Collaborative work culture committed to sustainability and social progress
About the Company
Azizi Energy is a strategic initiative under Azizi Developments focused on transforming energy access and infrastructure across Afghanistan. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social impact, Azizi Energy is spearheading one of the most ambitious energy portfolios in the region—including coal, gas, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, and their supporting infrastructure. Through public-private partnerships and integrated development models, Azizi Energy contributes to energy security, economic stability, and long-term growth.
Job Overview
Azizi Energy is seeking an experienced Energy Senior Advisor to support the rollout of major power infrastructure projects across Afghanistan. The role is focused on community engagement, regulatory coordination, and sustainable development to enable the successful implementation of large-scale coal, gas, hydro, wind, and solar energy initiatives. The advisor will liaise with local authorities, ensure compliance with national energy regulations, and promote socioeconomic benefits for local communities.
Job Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Industry: Renewables & Environment
Function: Public Relations
Salary: 18000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As Energy Senior Advisor, you will be the key liaison between Azizi Energy, government bodies, and local communities. You will support stakeholder engagement, permitting processes, project planning, and sustainability frameworks for projects totaling more than 10,000 MW in capacity. These include power plants and infrastructure such as pipelines and transmission networks. Your insights will be vital in ensuring smooth execution in a challenging but high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead stakeholder engagement and maintain trusted relations with local communities, DABS, MEW, and other regulatory bodies
* Organize community consultations and develop socioeconomic support programs (e.g., skills training, employment)
* Coordinate the permitting process with MEW, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Mines to ensure all licenses and land access are secured
* Review feasibility studies and planning materials alongside the Joint Working Group to identify and prioritize energy projects
* Provide guidance to local contractors and monitor project timelines and socioeconomic indicators
* Ensure environmental and social impact assessments meet Afghan laws and international standards
* Propose and execute sustainable development initiatives, including renewable energy integration and capacity-building efforts
* Collaborate with government agencies to ensure physical site security during all project phases
* Identify and mitigate operational risks, including those related to logistics, security, and social unrest
Job Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
* At least 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement or community development, preferably in energy or infrastructure sectors
* Deep familiarity with Afghanistan’s regulatory landscape, community structures, and development challenges
* Knowledge of energy infrastructure including power generation (hydro, wind, solar, coal, gas) and transmission systems
* Fluent in English and Dari or Pashto
* Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and project coordination skills
* Experience with PPP frameworks and international development standards is highly desirable
What We Offer
* Impact-driven leadership role in Afghanistan’s national energy transformation
* Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-capacity renewable and conventional energy projects
* Exposure to multi-stakeholder project ecosystems including government, donors, and local partners
* Collaborative work culture committed to sustainability and social progress
About the Company
Azizi Energy is a strategic initiative under Azizi Developments focused on transforming energy access and infrastructure across Afghanistan. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social impact, Azizi Energy is spearheading one of the most ambitious energy portfolios in the region—including coal, gas, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, and their supporting infrastructure. Through public-private partnerships and integrated development models, Azizi Energy contributes to energy security, economic stability, and long-term growth.
