CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.

Job Summary:
The Afghanistan Integrated Youth Activity's Multimedia Officer will play a crucial role in supporting CARE Afghanistan's communication and outreach strategies through the effective use of multimedia content. This position involves creating engaging visual narratives that showcase the AIYA Project and CARE Afghanistan’s impact and initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong aesthetic sense, technical expertise, cultural and contextual awareness and a deep commitment to humanitarian work.

Job Responsibilities:
Content Creation and Management:  
- Produce professional multimedia content from project sites and events, ensuring impactful moments are documented.
- Edit and enhance multimedia content using advanced editing software, including color correction, audio enhancement, and graphics integration.
- Collaborate with AIYA Communication Working Group to develop compelling multimedia content (Including animation) that aligns with CARE’s mission and goals.
- Create Multimedia content for AIYA's social media platforms and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning team (Infographics, Documentaries, Animated videos, etc).

Field Engagement: 
- Travel to project sites to gather content that highlight the AIYA project and CARE’s impact on communities.

Visibility and Branding:  
- Ensure all multimedia content complies with AIYA's Branding Strategy & Marking Plan and CARE’s brand guidelines.
- Support the development and implementation of integrated communication and visibility plans.

Coordination and Collaboration: 
- Work closely with program teams and AIYA Communication Working Group led by the Media and Communication Advisor to create and disseminate quality multimedia products for both internal and external audiences.
- Assist in preparing multimedia materials for emergency responses, ensuring timely dissemination of relevant information.

Miscellaneous
1) Other tasks assigned by the Media and Communication Advisor

Protection:
CARE personnel are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement. 
Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.
 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Education: 
High School Diploma with 6 years of experience or University Degree in Graphic Design with 3 years of experience.

Experience:
 Desired, Minimum of 6 years of experience with a High School Diploma or 3 years of experience with a University Degree in Graphic Design; in video editing, content creation, media, or related fields, preferably with international NGOs
• Proven experience in a multimedia role, particularly within a humanitarian or development context. This includes a notable track record of creating engaging and impactful visual content.
• Good understanding of English and fluent in Dari or Pashto (both written and spoken).  
• Excellent Skills in Microsoft Office and editing software (Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effect, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and other related software is a plus point) 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Motivation, flexibility and capacity to work under pressure to short deadlines, and strong sense of personal initiative.

Required:
• Extensive travel experience throughout Afghanistan
• Evidence of problem solving, demonstrating initiative, creative thinking and unconventional approaches to work.
• Experience working with USAID-funded programs

Candidate needs a good sense of initiative and creativity.

 

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Multimedia Officer CARE-AF-1123 Kabul) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)