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Advocacy and Communication Officer

ACBAR
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Position Title: Advocacy and Communication Officer

2025-09-24    Kabul     Full Time     147

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Communication
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Salary and conditions are according to ACBAR’s salary scale.
Vacancy Number: ACO-2025
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul, Afghanistan, with travel to the regions (security permitting). All staffs must abide by all safety and security protocols.
Organization: ACBAR
Years of Experience: Minimum of 4 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in advocacy, communications, or related roles
Contract Duration: Contract is through 31 December, 2025, renewable on an annual basis depending on funding and performance.
Gender: Male/Female
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field
Close date: 2025-09-24

About ACBAR:

The Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) is an independent forum established in 1988 to support NGOs working with Afghan refugees in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since relocating its main office to Kabul in 2002, ACBAR has grown to include 211 national and international NGOs operating across all sectors of humanitarian assistance and development.

ACBAR provides:

  • Coordination: Supporting NGO collaboration at national and regional levels.
  • Information sharing: Delivering timely updates to members and the broader aid community.
  • Advocacy: Addressing issues affecting NGOs’ work in Afghanistan.

ACBAR’s mission is to provide an efficient platform for NGOs to deliver effective humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding activities in Afghanistan.

Job Descriptions:

Position Summary

The Advocacy and Communication Officer plays a key role in supporting ACBAR’s advocacy and communications efforts. The position involves research, analysis, content development, media engagement, event coordination, and stakeholder outreach to advance ACBAR’s strategic priorities. This is a full-time role with standard working hours of 8 hours per day, Sunday through Thursday, with occasional travel as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Advocacy and Communications Support

  • Support the implementation of ACBAR’s advocacy and communications strategy, aligning with strategic goals and objectives.
  • Research, analyze, and draft context analysis reports, position papers, and feedback documents.
  • Manage communications products, including the monthly newsletter, social media content, and website updates.
  • Oversee social media accounts, engage with audiences, and monitor comments to ensure positive outreach and reputation-building.
  • Monitor international, national, and social media for content relevant to humanitarian and NGO activities in Afghanistan.

Media and Public Relations

  • Manage the photo and video archive, ensuring all materials are well-organized and labeled.
  • Conduct media coverage (photos, videos, audio) in English, Dari, and Pashto, ensuring quality translations.
  • Monitor government institutions’ social media for updates related to ACBAR activities.

Event Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Participate in advocacy working group meetings, draft minutes, and track NGO participation.
  • Support the planning and execution of workshops, campaigns, and member engagement events.
  • Co-facilitate regional and provincial advocacy trainings for NGO members.
  • Represent ACBAR and the Head of Communication and Inclusion in meetings when required, providing analytical briefings and follow-ups.
  • Maintain and update ACBAR’s advocacy and outreach networks.

Administrative and Organizational Support

  • Provide administrative and logistical support for advocacy and communications activities.
  • Collaborate with all ACBAR departments to strengthen advocacy and communications capacity.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the line manager or senior management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

  • Strong understanding of Afghan NGO law and civil society dynamics.
  • Proficiency in communication tools (e.g., MailChimp, website CMS, social media platforms) and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Knowledge of the NGO community, Afghan government institutions, and international development actors.
  • Excellent writing skills in English (required) and Dari/Pashto (preferred).
  • Strong interpersonal skills for coordinating with internal teams, civil society, media, and government representatives.
  • Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines.
  • Professional, courteous, and culturally sensitive approach when representing ACBAR.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in advocacy, communications, or related roles.

Language Skills

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.
  • Proficiency in Dari and Pashto preferred.

Work Environment

  • Based at ACBAR’s Kabul office with periodic travel to other provinces.
  • Interaction with government agencies, NGOs, UN, and other development partners as part of official duties.

Submission Guidelines:

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to complete the form using the link provided below by Sep. 24, 2025.  prepare your CV and cover letter as a single file before applying, you will have to attach them.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Notes:

Please be informed that the written test and interview will be conducted only in person.

Job Application Form Link: https://form.acbar.org/app/form?id=I4TmuA

 

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