Communications Specialist
Quick answer
The Danish Refugee Council is hiring a mid-level Communications Specialist in Kabul, Afghanistan, to enhance the organization's visibility and credibility by producing high-quality communications materials. The role involves coordinating communications activities, developing content, supporting media engagement, and ensuring compliance with donor visibility requirements. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Role
- Communications Specialist
- Organization
- Danish Refugee Council
- Location
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Communications Specialist at the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) will enhance the organization's visibility and credibility in Afghanistan by producing high-quality communications materials that reflect DRC's mission and impact. This role involves coordinating communications activities, developing content, supporting media engagement, and ensuring compliance with donor visibility requirements.
What you'll do
- Support the Advocacy and Communications Coordinator in developing and implementing annual communications plan
- Coordinate day-to-day communications activities across the Offices in Afghanistan
- Develop high-quality communications products including stories, publications, photographs, social media content, and digital content
- Support the Advocacy and Communications Coordinator in responding to national and international media requests
- Work with programs, grants, and partnership colleagues to identify communications and visibility requirements in donor-funded projects
What it takes
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience working in communications, media, and public information
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality communications content for different audiences
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience and demonstrated ability to produce high-quality communications materials including stories, publications, photographs, social media content, and digital content
- Good understanding of ethical storytelling, safeguarding, informed consent, and conflict-sensitive communications
- Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and deliver quality outputs in a complex operational environment
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job description.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include a bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, political science, international development or other relevant field, and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience working in communications, media, and public information.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should apply by clicking on the below link and submitting a cover letter and an updated CV in the same language. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will not be considered.
Is the job remote?
The job location is in Kabul, Afghanistan, and the work schedule is not specified.
How to apply
Apply directly on Danish Refugee Council's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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