Marketing & Communications Officer – Female

About Afghanistan Open University (AOU)

Afghanistan Open University (AOU) is an online higher education institution dedicated to expanding access to quality education through flexible, technology-enabled learning. The university offers bachelor's degree programs, diploma and certificate courses, and professional training, serving learners across Afghanistan and internationally. AOU is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and developing skilled professionals through accessible and learner-centered education.

Afghanistan Open University is seeking a motivated, confident, and creative female Marketing & Communications Officer to strengthen its marketing, student communication, and social media activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the marketing and academic teams to promote AOU programs, communicate with prospective and current students, create engaging digital content, and represent the university professionally in communications and promotional activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement marketing and promotional activities for AOU programs.

• Communicate professionally with prospective students and respond to inquiries through phone, WhatsApp, social media, and other communication channels.

• Create, present, and coordinate engaging content for social media platforms.

• Support admission campaigns, student recruitment activities, and promotional events.

• Conduct follow-ups with prospective students and maintain effective communication with leads.

• Represent AOU professionally when communicating with students, parents, partners, and the public.

• Monitor social media engagement and contribute ideas to improve reach and student recruitment.

• Collaborate with the academic, admissions, and marketing teams.

• Support other communication and marketing activities assigned by management.

• Female candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Mass Communication, English Literature, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent confidence and public-speaking ability.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.

• Good knowledge and practical experience with social media platforms.

• Understanding of digital marketing, advertising, and student recruitment.

• Ability to create and present engaging content for social media.

• Fluent in Dari, Pashto, and English.

• Strong follow-up and customer/student communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

• Energetic, creative, responsible, organized, and results-oriented.

• Strong computer and internet skills.

• Previous experience in marketing, communications, student recruitment, or a related field is preferred.

• Familiarity with ACCA or financial/accounting programs is an advantage, but not a primary requirement.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following:

1. Updated CV

2. A short cover letter explaining their relevant experience and why they are interested in joining Afghanistan Open University

3. Examples or links to relevant social media, marketing, communication, or content-creation work, if available

Please ensure that the subject line of the email clearly states:

“Application – Marketing & Communications Officer”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.