UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP has been working in Afghanistan for more than 50 years on climate change and resilience, gender, governance, health, livelihoods, and rule of law. Under the broader framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in close coordination with other UN agencies, UNDP is supporting Afghan people’s aspiration for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. UNDP is currently implementing its flagship crisis response programme, ABADEI (Area Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives), as part of the ongoing UN-led response to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and the breakdown of Afghanistan’s economy following the August 2021 shift in power.
ABADEI (AREA-BASED APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT EMERGENCY INITIATIVES) is UNDP's flagship development programme in Afghanistan - a comprehensive strategy to address poverty in all its dimensions, supporting basic human needs, and complements short-term humanitarian life-saving assistance by safeguarding livelihoods and strengthening community resilience.
UNDP's ABADEI offered the first major support for basic human needs after 2021 and continues to bring services, jobs and hope to millions of Afghans. ABADEI focuses on basic human needs, complementing humanitarian assistance with longer-term support through four main areas of work:
ABADEI 2023
Since 2021, ABADEI has reached almost 7m individuals with the kind of help that can save and transform lives: new tools, seeds, and irrigation canals for farmers; jobs for women and men who want to rebuild their own communities, support their own families and recover their own dignity; malaria, HIV and TB medicine; access to new markets and new skills for women businesses owners - or for women who want to get new business up and running; and opportunities for communities to come together and heal. To look forward. To imagine and plan for a new Afghanistan. The way forward for ABADEI post phase I involves building upon the achievements in preserving essential services and safeguarding livelihoods. We propose a three-pronged strategic approach for phase II (2023-2025).
Firstly, we aim to strengthen community resilience by accelerating the implementation of activities focused on essential services, livelihoods, and climate change preparedness. To achieve this, we will leverage social cohesion as the cornerstone of our efforts, boosting local development value chains, and aligning our operations with Islamic Finance principles. This will help us address disaster response and climate change, while also nurturing solidarity economies.
Scope of Work
Under the overall guidance of the ABADEI Communications Expert and M&E Specialist, the incumbent will provide high quality professional communication expertise/products and project support assistance in the overall delivery of the UNDP ABADEI project.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
External Communications and Visibility:
Internal Communications:
Institutional arrangements
The ‘Communications Associate’ position will be based in the UNDP Afghanistan CO in Kabul with regular travel and coordination with the M&E Specialist, ABADEI Project Manager (Communications)and the rest of ABADEI team based in the 8 UNDP Regional Offices (ROs). The primary point of contract in the ROs will be the Regional Area Managers (RAMs).
The ‘Communications Associate’ will report directly to the M&E Specialist but will work closely with the ABADEI Project Manager (Communications).
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
Engage and Partner:LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary education/ diploma is required. University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in management, administration, media relations, journalism, publishing, or related disciplines will be given due consideration, but is not a requirement.
Experience:
Minimum 6 years (with Secondary education) or 3 years with (Bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in mass communications, media, journalism, video and photography, infographics material, tv/radio/electronic media (with professional certification in Digital marketing, Graphic design, Media development)
Required skills and competencies:
Demonstrated experience in drafting/ writing content for press releases, policy briefs, website/ social media in a clear and concise manner is essential.
Strong expertise in using graphic software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, MS office, CorelDraw, etc. would be an advantage.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications are essential.
Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Desired additional skills and competencies:
Familiarity with UN/UNDP policies, programme frameworks and procedure specifically related to external and internal communications and visibility will be an asset.
Previous experience working with UN agencies / international development organizations will be an asset. Excellent organization skills.
Required Language(s) (at working level):
Fluency in English and knowledge of local language Dari/Pashto required.
Professional Certificates:
Digital marketing, Graphic design, Media development.
Travel:
The ‘Communications Associate’ is expected to travel to all ABADEI project implementation locations across Afghanistan.
We invite all interested and qualified national candidates to apply through our online application system. To apply, please follow the link provided below and complete the online application form.
When using the online application system, please ensure that all required fields are completed accurately and in full. You will also be required to upload your updated P11/CV, a cover letter, and any other relevant documents in PDF format.
Please note that incomplete applications or those submitted through other means will not be considered. The online application system is the only accepted method for submitting applications for this position.
We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and wish you the best of luck in the recruitment process.
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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