Search is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful resolution of conflicts. With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and nations deal with conflict away from destructive approaches toward cooperative solutions. With more than 900 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 37 countries worldwide. In mid-2019, Search opened its office in Afghanistan and was registered as an International NGO with the Afghan government.

Purpose of the Position:

The communications and Media Specialist will be responsible for supporting Search's project’s visibility goals, coordinating media activities and radio programs, supporting report writing, and disseminating good practices. The incumbent will be responsible for communication with media partners on the Search Afghanistan contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to studies pertaining to radio reach and impact across Afghanistan.
• Liaise with radio stations, and plan and oversee their technical capacity development.
• Oversee radio programs roundtables, radio drama, and features.
• Provide technical guidance to local partners and radio stations on behavior change messaging.
• Take part in the M&E of the project as required.
• Write reports on the project's progress.
• Develop material in English and local languages (Dari and Pashtu) for media outreach.
• Manage and monitor the social media accounts of the organization.
• Write press releases and other media products in English and local languages.
• Build and maintain links with local media outlets nationally.
• Identify and manage appropriate opportunities to highlight the project’s impact in local, national, and international media.
• Link the project and Search Afghanistan with other projects where media is leveraged to make social change.
• Take an active part in the development of projects focused on media development in Afghanistan. 
• Provide support to the program department on the design of visibility products like brochures, information pamphlets, advocacy visibility kits, etc.
• Led in Branding and Promotion of Radio programs through social media etc.
• Provide support to the Program in the organization/facilitation of issue-specific roundtables among different stakeholders on behalf of Search Afghanistan.
• Responsible for the design of the Annual Projection Report in the form of a media outlet for Search Afghanistan – with other departments.
• Any other activities that are prescribed by the supervisors. 

Safeguarding:

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

• A degree/preferably a bachelor’s from a recognized university in a relevant subject such as mass communication, media, journalism, or any other social sciences.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in media and communications in a credible local or international organization in Afghanistan.
• Experience in leading media programs (ideally radio) for social change.
• Experience in management of social media for an NGO.
• Experience in layout and designing of print media items for official purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent command of spoken and written Dari/Farsi, Pashtu, and English.
• Excellent Presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of media (social, print & electronic), particularly radio, in Afghanistan.  
• Possess excellent networking & coordination skills.
• Excellent team-building skills.
• Able to work with short deadlines and on an ad-hoc basis.
• Able to work under pressure.

Behavioral Competencies

• Working with People:  The ability to respect the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy, listens, supports; consults others and shares information and expertise, builds team spirit, and adapts to the team.
• Flexibility:  The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to tolerate ambiguity, to adapt personal style to different people and situations.
• Drive for Results and Efficiency:  The ability to set quality standards, monitor and maintain quality of work, and set goals to achieve continuous improvement.
• Relationship Management:  The ability to manage interactions, provide service, and support the organization while building an effective internal and external network.
• Consultation (for managers and up):  The ability to provide guidance to organizational stakeholders while applying creative problem-solving to address business needs.
• Leadership and Navigation:   The ability to manage and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization while making progress toward change and continuous improvement.
• Communication:  The ability to effectively exchange information with others, to effectively deliver critical information, gather information, and communicate with others.
• Global and Cultural Effectiveness:   The ability to value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties and be able to work cross-culturally.
• Ethical Practice:   The ability to integrate Search vision, mission and core values, integrity, and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.
• Critical Evaluation (for managers and up):   The ability to interpret information to make business decisions and recommendations based on keen analysis, best practices, and an understanding of preferred outcomes.
• Business Acumen:   The ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan.
• Developing others (for people manager): The ability to provide support to enhance performance and professional growth.

Commitment to Search Values and safeguarding policy:

All Search Employees must adhere to the values: Collaboration- Audacity - Tenacity - Empathy - Results.  In accordance with these values, Search enforces compliance with the Code of Conduct and related policies on Anti Workplace Harassment, Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-fraud. Search is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children, youth, and vulnerable adults with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children, youth, and vulnerable adults.

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