Communication Manager

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Job Summary

To undertake the planning, development and delivery of the DCDA internal and external communications including website, monthly and quarterly reports, brochures and flyers and to contribute wider policy of communications DCDA’s work plan and activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Seek and maintain active relations with national and international media and create and regularly update a media database
• Produce materials for use within the DCDA network, such as relevant articles for use on websites, newsletters, etc., as well as oversee the gathering/creation of multimedia materials, such as photo stories, pod-casts, video clips for use on website (actual production can be performed elsewhere within DCDA);
• Assist translation and publication of DCDA international materials related to Access issues that to be used in Afghanistan
• Manage media inquiries in cooperation with the advocacy advisor and other communication team members
• Prepares the daily and weekly news for the DCDA website and weekly newspaper
• Develops and updates
• Drafts and issues press release, information notes and written material for dissemination to local and international media
• Manages press conferences
• Provides communication materials
• Organizes, coordinate and prepare agendas for the meetings and taking meeting minutes
• Develops a tracking mechanism of reporting regarding the past and upcoming activities of DCDA
• Works with designing and marketing departments to print materials (such as banners, brochures, posters, business cards and etc.)
• Summarizes and submits program highlights on weekly basis in collaboration with regional office management and technical staff
• Drafts comprehensive monthly and quarterly reports
• Prepares the annual report of DCDA activities
• Participates in the development and implementation of a communication strategy for DCDA that increases the exposure of the range of DCDA’s activities to the national and international donors and the government of Afghanistan
• Performs interpretation services in the press conferences and when needed.
• Represents DCDA in the news briefings, press conferences and TV interviews.

Job Requirements

The incumbent must have at least:

• Bachelor degree in journalism or in communication from a credible University. Master degree in the relevant field will be an advantage
• 2 to 3 years previous work experience with a satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional area preferably with Private Sector, Civil Society Local Government, UN or World Bank.
• At least three years work experience in media advocacy, journalism or related sectors;
• Proven analytical, writing and communication skills
• Proven skills in developing media strategies, event planning and project implementation;
• Solid understanding of media policies and mechanisms in Afghanistan
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting;
• Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines;
• Self-motivation, excellent organizational skills, flexibility and creativity
• Willingness to travel;
• Experience working in a multicultural context a plus.
• Clear context to humanitarian work.
• Demonstrated extensive professional experience at senior level of management is ideal.
• Demonstrated extensive professional experience at senior level of Legal Activities will be ideal
• Demonstrated strategic skills and the ability to link macro and sect oral issues in an integrated way
• Demonstrated experience in the management and supervision of staff.
• Media awareness raising experience
• A strong capacity of analysis and information management


Personal Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent speaking and writing skills Dari/Pashto and English
• Professionalism in all aspects of work and life.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to think clearly and logically.
• Skills in problem identification and solution.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, ability to allocate and review priorities.
• High degree of flexibility in work and personal life.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with persons of various cultures and disciplines.
• Ability to work tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to handle large volume of and have excellent management skills
• Ability to take initiatives and change the environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work independently in remote locations under adverse conditions.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to motivate staff.
• Ability to delegate.
• Ability to lead a team, work as part of a team or work individually.
• Ability to make effective presentations to groups and stakeholders.
• Adept at using a range of computer hardware and software

Personality:

• Good looking and charming Personality.
• Creative and analytical thinking
• Demonstrate high level of Self- confidence.

Submission Guideline

Applications:

To apply for the above position, please email your application, together with a CV, before 1st Mar 2010, to

Administrative and Finance Manager
Dehsabz City Development Authority (DCDA)
Sheerpoor Main Street, 10th Precinct
Email: jobs@dcda.gov.af
Phone: 0752035153
DCDA will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact short-listed candidates.

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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