Media & Communication Specialist(Casual)

About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

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CARE’s portfolio consists of humanitarian, response and recovery projects active in seven provinces across Afghanistan. In order to support production of communication, infographics and high quality photography and professional videography (filming and editing), to fulfill donor visibility requirements, the Communications Specialist will be working closely with the CARE Afghanistan team and deliver quality communications and support the production of advocacy materials.

The overall purpose of the position is to produce high quality communications products, with a strong focus on professional photography and videography, including filming and editing, for use across the CARE global network.

2. Key Results Expected:

• Accompany CARE during filed missions in order to support production of content and high quality photography and videography (filming and editing), and communications outputs for the media and for internal use as needed, to keep external stakeholders effectively informed and engaged
• Contribute photos for CAE Afghanistan programmes for photo and video archive, for all sectors and locations, ensuring adequate quality of photo and video products, including filming and editing, for use in advocacy and media work and for quality reporting purposes.
• Travel to the project site for collection of success stories, photos and videos and assist in collecting testimonies and case studies from the field as required
• Ensure implementation of visibility and branding commitments for all projects based on contractual obligations monthly
• Support the development and delivery of communications materials in preparation for, during and after emergencies, including supporting response teams to receive, compile, and distribute relevant emergency response information in a timely manner
• Assist in collecting testimonies and case studies from the field as required,
• Develop communications materials for all project such as: audio/visual materials including documentaries, video clips, photos, brochures, flyers, banners, poster etc.
• Ensure effective and adequate documentation of lessons learned, case studies and stories.
• Assists project team in translation of documents
• Any other tasks as needed by the CARE Country Director and Senior Management

3. Key relations:          

Deputy Country Director – Programs, Program Advisor, Humanitarian Coordinator, Sectorial Leads

4. Duty Locations:

Kabul main office with visits to provinces

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.

1. Core Competencies:

Excellent photography and videography skills, including use of professional equipment for high quality photo and video production and editing; strong visual storytelling and design sense; clear written and visual communication; ability to highlight key community stories; willingness to work in the field with diverse communities and cultures; ability to operate in complex environments; strong presentation skills; solid understanding of media. 

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills in English, Dari, and Pashtu
• Excellent computer skills especially in Word, excel and media programs
• Excellent computer skills of adobe audition, and adobe premiere, after affects, 3D Mix, office package, CorelDraw and Photoshop and any other media and communications technologies and software.

Education:

Work Experience:

At least  4 to 5  years of work experiences in program/communication and media program, donor relations, media and communications designing, reporting.

Languages Skills:

Fluency in written and spoken English, Dari and Pushto languages

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 (Media & Communication Specialist  CARE-AF-1387 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.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the 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 offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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