Field Communication Officer

EMERGENCY has been working in Afghanistan since 1999. The first hospital was opened in Anabah, in the Panjshir Valley, in 1999 to provide surgical treatments to war victims. After 2001 and the shift in conflict dynamics, the hospital admission criteria have been re-assessed according to the population’s needs, and is now a general hospital providing surgical, paediatric, obstetrics, and gynaecological care.

To respond to the rising population needs caused by the shift in conflict dynamics, EMERGENCY opened the Surgical Centre for War Victims in Kabul in 2001 followed by the Surgical Centre for War Victims in Lashkar-Gah in 2004. Since the beginning of its activities in Afghanistan EMERGENCY has progressively created a network of First Aid Trauma Posts and Primary Health Clinics, connected to the hospitals.

EMERGENCY’s hospitals are the only free-of-charge specialized health facilities providing high-quality treatments for war-related patients.

The Field Communication Officer contributes to EMERGENCY’s communication activities in Afghanistan, with a primary focus on content production and internal documentation, supporting visibility, reporting, and fundraising needs.

The role ensures that all communication outputs are aligned with EMERGENCY’s communication strategy, while respecting context sensitivity, security considerations, and humanitarian principles.

Mandatory Requirements

• University degree in Media, Journalism, Communication, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in communication, journalism, or content production
• Excellent written and spoken English, Pashto and Dari
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Basic ability to produce photo and video content using available equipment
• Basic skills in photo/video editing software (e.g. Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, or equivalents)
• Good organizational skills, including management of media archives
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Understanding of humanitarian principles and context sensitivity
• Ability to travel within the country when required (reaching other EMERGENCY facilities in Helmand and Panjshir or other provinces in Afghanistan)

Desirable Skills & Assets

• Previous experience with NGOs or in the humanitarian/health sector
• Familiarity with the Afghan context and cultural dynamics
• Experience in working with media or communication networks
• Understanding of social media platforms and basic publishing tools
• Access to personal audiovisual equipment (optional)

Safeguarding clause:

Zero tolerance is reserved to any form of abuse, especially sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEA-H). Zero tolerance is reserved to any abuse, violence, maltreatment, neglect, discrimination and violation of rights against any child (i.e. person under the age of 18). Successful candidates will be vetted through screening of criminal background, professional and ethical background. Candidates are informed that Emergency ONG ONLUS can verify information on their professional path and ethical standing far beyond the intended reference contacts provided by the candidate.

Submission Guideline:

The candidate should send an email to recruiting.kabul@emergency.it and specify for which vacancy he/she is intended to apply for.