Afghanistan: Advocacy Manager
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 10 Sep 2013
Advocacy manager for ACBAR based in Kabul Afghanistan
This proposition will be confirmed according to funds
The Agency Co-ordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) was created in August 1988, in response to the demand from the many aid agencies and their international donors for a coordinated approach to humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan and for Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Originally, the organization was based in Peshawar, Pakistan, where it focused mainly on coordinating NGOs’ humanitarian response. Since it moved to Afghanistan, ACBAR has provided the framework within which Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), the Afghan Government, the United Nations (UN) and bilateral donors can exchange information, share expertise and establish guidelines for a more coordinated, efficient and effective use of resources for aid to the Afghan people. Its activities have focused heavily on information to its members and the aid community in general, coordination of activities at the national and regional levels, and advocacy on issues affecting the work of its members in Afghanistan.
ACBAR has registered 116 members, both national and international organizations, working in all sectors of humanitarian assistance and development. The members are the drive behind ACBAR, and their active participation is essential to ACBAR’s continued dynamism. All member organisations provide humanitarian and development assistance to the Afghan people regardless of their ethnic backgrounds, political affiliations, or religious beliefs, and do not use such assistance to proselytise. No member organisation seeks to influence Afghan politics nor do they support or participate in military activities. ACBAR members must adhere to the NGO Code of Conduct whose main headings are listed below. These principles embody the values that set NGOs apart from other development actors.
Manager: Advocacy and Communications
Core Duties:
- Implementation of advocacy and communication functions
- Manage and update the organization website and social media
- Maintain and manage ACBAR’s various database
- Arrange timely responses to specific media enquiries and provide them with information regarding ACBAR and its work
- Review and monitor print, broadcast and on-line media coverage of ACBAR
- Represent ACBAR in network meeting (in and out Afghanistan)
Other Duties:
- Assist in the coordination and facilitation of training program that support advocacy at all levels
- Prepare communication tools and materials: publications, reports, media releases, etc
- Assist in the preparation and writing of project and donor reports
- Assist in the development and maintenance of strong partnerships
Qualifications and Attributes:
- Master’s degree in journalism, communication studies or any other relevant social science from a recognized university
- Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience, preferably in an INGO
- Training and hands-on experience in ICT and social media networking
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in advocacy and communication on human rights and governance issues
- Experience in working with the media in advocacy
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Outstanding networking and interpersonal skills
- Able to live in complex country
How to apply:
Send your application letter, advocacy document published (at least 2) and CV, including your current salary, expected remuneration, three professional referees and day time Skype contacts to: director@acbar.org and adminlogisticmanager@acbar.org with the subject matter as above for the respective position.
Employment at ACBAR is on contractual terms and candidates ready for the challenge are encouraged to apply. All applications to be received by close of 10 September 2013.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information visit our website: www.acbar.org
