The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a career opportunity for qualified Nigerians to apply for the position of Expert in Political and Humanitarian Affairs at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Permanent Mission in Kabul, Afghanistan.
According to a statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja on Tuesday 22nd July 2025, “This position is located within the OIC Permanent Mission in Afghanistan (Kabul).
The Expert in Political & Humanitarian Affairs reports to the Director-General of the Permanent Mission.”
The Ministry stated that the ideal candidate will be expected to support international development, humanitarian coordination, and political affairs as they relate to the OIC’s work in Afghanistan.
The role also aims to enhance global diplomacy, humanitarian assistance, and security cooperation in the region.
Requirements:
The Ministry has outlined specific eligibility criteria for applicants:
i. Be a Muslim national of one of the OIC Member State
ii. Candidate must be less than 45 years of age
iii. Be free of diseases and infirmities that may hinder the exercise of his/her duties
iv. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree; a PhD degree will be an added advantage) in political science, humanitarian studies, social science, international relations, or some closely related field
v. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, and socioeconomic development
vi. Humanitarian field experience in emergencies is desirable
vii. Fluency in one of the three OIC official languages (speaking, reading and writing) in addition to mastering at least one of the other OIC languages
viii. Knowledge of a language spoken in Afghanistan and/or the region is desirable
The deadline for submitting applications is 30 July 2025.
How to apply:
All applications must be submitted with a detailed curriculum vitae via email to: vacancy@oic-oci.org.
Applicants should include personal details such as birthdate, country of residence, marital status, number of children, nationality, and years of work experience.
The Ministry added that “Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications received after the deadline as herein indicated shall not be considered.”