Communications and Media Officer

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Job Summary

The Communication and Media Officer (CMO) is responsible for providing technical support for all IPACS-II media activities, particularly in relation to the program’s community and policy engagement activities. S/he will also be responsible for developing inventive media outreach strategies to promote the IPACS-II program. With guidance from the Communications and Outreach Coordinator, the CMO will collaborate with relevant media organizations to design and disseminate innovative media messages.

Duties & Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of a Media Strategy by carrying out research, compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Assist COC in development and implementation of all media-related communications and public outreach activities, including but not limited to public service announcements and web-based communications.
• Participate in design, development, pre-testing and evaluation of culturally relevant media material and activities. Work with I-PACS partners to ensure that public awareness and field input is integrated into communications and outreach activities.
• Provide technical assistance on the production of print, audio/visual and web-based media materials and oversee the qualitative aspect of production such as quality control of translations.
• Ensure that all materials are delivered to the target recipients in a timely manner.
• Monitor all media and public outreach activities for IPACS-II and report to the COC.
• Assist in providing technical knowledge about media and media development to IPACS staff and relevant IPACS partners.
• Assist COC to propose and oversee administrative and logistical aspects related to media and promotional activities.
• Assist in developing media-specific project monitoring and evaluation, reporting and communication.
• Assist the COC to develop strong organizational relationships and partnerships with local and national media professionals.
• Provide input for bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Provide input into annual and monthly work plans.
• As requested, assist in facilitating and/or participating fully in meetings and working groups.
• Keep informed on civil society issues and developments in Afghanistan.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Job Requirements

Degree in Social Sciences, journalism, communications or related field.
• 3 years experience in media and public outreach activities.
• Good knowledge of the Afghan media landscape, experience in working with government representatives.
• Experience working programmatically with an INGO.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Highly organized, skilled communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong coordination and planning skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English language, both spoken and written, in addition to two main local languages, Dari and Pashto.
• Excellent cross-cultural skills, ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural NGO environment, with respect, professionalism and gender sensi

Submission Guideline

Applications: Qualified candidates are requested to send their application along with copy of updated CV to the attention of the Counterpart HR Department (clearly indicate the position title in the subject line) via email to admin@counterpart-afg.org no later than Thursday 20 January, 2011. Due to technical issues Counterpart requests that candidates do not apply directly through the www.jobs.af website. Hard copies of applications can be mailed to: Counterpart International, Lane 3 on the right, Kolola Pushta Street, Ansari Squar, Share Naw, Kabul Afghanistan .

Counterpart International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education. For additional information about Counterpart International I-PCAS, please visit www.counterpart-afg.org

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