Information Officer

About Norwegian Refugee Council

Job Summary

The Information Officer represents NRC Afghanistan and must develop strong and fruitful relationships with many different actors in order to fulfill his or her tasks. The Information Officer shall at all times behave in a respectful, cordial and professional manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain NRC Security Section’s master operations map.
• Inform and make recommendations to SA about travel authorisation considerations.
• Train key staff on security reporting and information feed procedures.
• Work closely with field staff in developing information networks and identifying key contacts throughout NRC operating areas.
• Cover for FSO's during their absence or leave and therefore be prepared to travel outside Kabul for significant periods on a regular basis.
• Report on, analyze, and forecast potentials, which may change security for NRC.
• Prepare situation reports with recommendations as required.
• Map the authority structure in all regions.

Job Requirements

Qualifications
• Political science study at university level
• High level of IT literacy

Essential Skills
• Regional and cultural knowledge of areas of NRC field operations in Afghanistan
• Demonstrated high level analytical skills
• Fluency in English and local languages
• Ability to read and interpret maps (very important)
• Willingness to work long hours when required
• Able to travel outside of duty station to NRC field offices as frequently as required

Personal Qualities
• Flexible and creative, and it helps if you have a sense of humour.
• Goal oriented and visionary
• Adaptable to dynamic work environment
• Tolerance of cultural and religious diversity
• Ability to work maturely in an international environment that may challenge traditional values

Submission Guideline

The application comprises a one page cover letter explaining why you are interested in this post and how you meet the qualifications outlined above and attaching your CV to it. Interested Afghan National Candidates should submit their applications via e-mail, indicating on the SUBJECT line the title of the position applied for, to afg.vacancies@nrcafpk.org

Hard copy applications may be sent to NRC Human Resources Section, House # 127, Kart-i- Char, Kabul, In front of Communication Office, with the vacancy title on the envelope.

Please rememebr that only FEMALE Applicants will get short listed.

Functional Area

Security/Safety

Countries

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