| Date Posted: | Sep 5, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Reference: | 0158 |
| Closing Date: | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Work Type: | Full Time |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Gender: | Any |
| Functional Area: | Communication |
| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Salary Range: | Salary is negotiableAFG |
| Years of Experience: | 2 Years |
| Contract Duration: | Open Ended |
| Extension Possibility: | Yes |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Probation Period: | 3 months |
| Required Languages: | 96,90,66 |
About MISFA Ltd.:
The Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA) was set up in 2003 at the invitation of the Afghan government — to get donor coordination right from the start and avoid the counter-productive efforts that have emerged from conflicting donor objectives in other post-conflict situations. It was established as a vehicle through which the Afghan Government and international donors could channel technical assistance and funding to build Afghanistan’s microfinance sector. MISFA was the first facility of its kind, pooling diverse donor funding mechanisms and converting them into streamlined, flexible support to microfinance institutions in Afghanistan, tailored to local priorities and accompanied by technical assistance and strong performance monitoring. MISFA’s mission is to contribute to Afghanistan’s economic growth by developing a viable, inclusive financial sector for the poor, and the underserved small and medium enterprises.
Job Summary:
Position Summary: The Communication Officer will be part of MISFA’s PIC team and will report to Manager PIC.
Skills Required:
Requires travel to provinces:
Skills Description:
Minimum of two years working experience in the field of communication.
Proficiency with computer applications (MS. Office Package).
Familiarity with Adobe In design or Corel Draw and other design programs.
Fluent written and spoken English, Dari or Pashto.
Strong interpersonal communications skills.
Ability and willingness to travel and visit the field.
Microfinance and sector knowledge will be considered as an advantage.
Reporting Responsibilities
The Communication Officer will report to Manager PIC.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Main duties and responsibilities
The Communication Officer will:
Travel to the field (provinces) and interview clients, beneficiaries, stakeholders, and others as part of the relevant research, assessment or PIC assignments.
Capture photos of clients, beneficiaries etc.
Assist with drafting reports, newsletters, success stories, booklets, etc.
Translate PIC documents from English to Dari and Pashto or vice versa.
Design MISFA’s promotional material and publications.
Coordinate with documentary and drama production companies to produce radio dramas, spots, documentaries to promote MISFA and the microfinance sector.
Assist with drafting Scope of Work (SoW) and facilitate the process of producing PIC related materials or receiving services from outside firms and organizations.
Take part in conducting public awareness conferences, seminars and workshops.
Update website regularly.
Update MISFA’s shared-drive regularly.
Contribute to Knowledge Management activities as requested.
Coordinate with other departments in MISFA and make sure that all their correspondences meet the standards and guidelines of PIC.
Perform other activities as directed by supervisor.
Job Location:
Afghanistan, KabulQualifications:
University degree in social sciences preferably in Journalism and Business Administration.