Save the Children Jobs In Kabul 2023 – AcbarJobs in Kabul

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI – Afghanistan

Save the Children has worked in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

Save the Children Jobs In Kabul 2023 – AcbarJobs in Kabul

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, and we help children protect themselves and influence their conditions. We work with families, communities, and health workers in homes, clinics, and hospitals to promote basic health to save the lives of children and mothers

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Communications Manager

Staff reporting to this post: N/A

Budget Responsibilities: N/A

Role Dimensions:

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
•    Support Consortium programme in development and implementation of the BHA communications strategy.
•    Support in organizing media and communications events for the BHA programme at national provincial levels.
•    Support in pro-actively identifying and collecting case studies and success stories (including photo and video content) from programs across eight provinces /emergency situation by building close relations to all key sectors of consortium and staying abreast of all activities
•    Monitor the humanitarian media and communication activities and support donor monitoring visits.
•    Support in documenting, managing and sharing lessons learned, success stories and case studies for a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring messages achieve maximum impact and are consistent with consortium and Save the children brands.
•    Develop messaging and write and edit content for a range of purposes.
•    Produce a quarterly newsletter about BHA activities along with other monthly updates for the SCI office and donor. Create regular BHA program publishing schedule with support of the line manager.
•    Manage the advocacy process of BHA programme campaigns and national /provincial event.
•    Participate in interagency meetings with donors and national stakeholders.

•    Maintain regular, protective communication with consortium member organisations.
•    Prepare BHA programme bi-annual report
•    Compile and update all emergency situation report information in close coordination with the BHA provincial team.
•    Train programme staff (both SC-AF and partners) on developing case studies and success stories.
•    Travel to provinces 70% and Kabul office 30%
•    Edit photos and videos according to Save the Children branding policies

•    Upload content to our asset library (Content Hub), ensuring all content and metadata adheres to our global Content Hub guidelines and proper signing-off process.
•    Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
•    Strict adherence to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding policies
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

•    Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to SC Afghanistan in order to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programme are met.
Ambition:
•    Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace
Collaboration:
•    Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children
Creativity:
    Lead, manage and motivate a team, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.
Integrity:
    Other duties as directed (Obviously this needs to only include duties that could be reasonably expected to be carried out by someone with the skills, experience and seniority associated with the job in question).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s degree in journalism or other communication related field, Development Studies, English or relevant field experience

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential
•    Minimum 5 years’ experience with an international institution.
•    Proven strong photography skills
•    Experience in interviewing children and adults and developing case studies/impact stories
•    Excellent spoken and written English. Fluency in Dari. Must be able to communicate in Pashto.
•    Willingness to travel regularly to all provinces and field offices of Afghanistan for regular work, emergency assessment and response
•    Proven skills in coordination

•    Proven organisational skills including ability to ability to juggle multiple demands, manage shifting priorities, and negotiate timelines.
•    Very good communication and interpersonal skills
•    Good conceptual and analytical as well as creative thinking
•    Proven advanced skills in Word, excel, PowerPoint and graphic design software.
•    Proven skills in video and photo editing and experience using Premiere Pro
•    Experience of conducting training

Desirable
•    Experience with child and/or women focused programming
•    Female applicants preferred
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.
In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

You should save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Job Description – Information and Communications Coordinator

Save the Children International provides equal employment opportunities and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse

“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”

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