Communication Officer

  Sarey
  Afghanistan Unspecified 818
Date Posted:Jun 22, 2010
Reference:Nill
Closing Date:Jun 29, 2010
Work Type:Unspecified
Number of Vacancies:1
Gender:Male
Functional Area:Media
Nationality:Afghan
Salary Range:As per NTA salary scale policy
Years of Experience:5 Years
Contract Duration:Not specified
Possibility of Contract Extension: false
Contract Type:Short Term
Probation Period:1 month
Required Languages:

About Sarey:

 

Job Summary:

ï‚§ Communication.
ï‚§ Community Outreach.
ï‚§ Marketing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Communication

ï‚§ Develop a Communication strategy for sharing information
about ICMA's activities in Afghan cities.
ï‚§ Supervise over all communication material (Kabul and
Provincial Projects.
ï‚§ Monitor communication department work progress and staff
controlling.
ï‚§ Build close coordination with all USAID funded program
communication department sharing information and improve
existing communication materials.
ï‚§ Provide communication department monthly report.
ï‚§ Provide essential photo, indicator etc for ICMA-CAWSA
consultant based on need.
ï‚§ Provide monthly highlight stories for USAID.
ï‚§ Work as Liaison Officer with ICMA-CAWSA and related
Ministry while needed.
ï‚§ Prepare articles for publication about ICMA projects.
ï‚§ Prepare news releases on behalf of cities that are
involved in the program, highlighting progress made in
each city
ï‚§ Develop methodologies for communicating with citizens in
cities where literacy rates are high.
ï‚§ Assist local officials in doing interviews and providing
other information to citizens through media

Community Outreach

ï‚§ To liaise with local groups, networks, councils (Shora),
particularly those with a social inclusion focus, to
support and enhance community and target group
participation.

Marketing

ï‚§ Assist in developing marketing strategies for local
governments, to enhance their credibility in the city.
ï‚§ Assist in developing special events in cities to build
community participation.
ï‚§ Respond to requests for specific information from external
agencies.
ï‚§ Carry out any other duties that may arise from time to
time

Job Requirement:

ï‚§ Diploma in Public Relation and communication.
ï‚§ Excellent English writing skills
ï‚§ Journalist background especially attractive
ï‚§ Excellent proficiency in computer (MS Office).
ï‚§ Excellent communication skills, (Including English, Dari,
Pashto)
ï‚§ At least 3 years experience in the related field.
ï‚§ Ability to translate official documents from English to
Dari and Pashto
ï‚§ Experience working on USAID or other international donor
funded projects in Afghanistan is highly desirable.
ï‚§ Experience working for an Afghan public entity (preferably
at news agencies level) is highly desirable.

Job Location:

Afghanistan
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