SCA Background
The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been working in Afghanistan since 1982, presently managing development Programs concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods and Community Governance, with a total annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is slightly over 7,386.During the last 10 years SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming, and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities, and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development. SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities, and experience without regard to age (18-65 years), ethnicity, religion, marital status, gender, or physical disability.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1. Strategy and planning
• Lead in the development and implementation of communications strategy and workplan and plans that contribute to supporting SCI Country Strategic Plan and are aligned with SCI guidelines;
• Lead on the establishment and overall management of the inter-agency Communications Working Group to undertake joint communications activities to maximise impact;
III. Program Communications
• Lead in the development of an internal communications plan for programme support and external plan for public products, including social media, and oversee its effective implementation;
• Oversee and coordination of all aspects of communications requirements for response plans, donors, as well as strategic moments defined within the communications strategy;
• Supervise/manage the Multimedia & Design Officer including development of workplans, supervision/review of tasks and assignments, and professional development planning and review;
• Coordinate and manage all communications requests from SCI Asia Regional Office; Member Offices; Advocacy Offices; and, SCI HQ (‘Centre’);
• Represent SCI-AF accordingly internally and externally through meetings and workshops to ensure that communications activities are aligned with SCI-AF, regional, and global workflows;
• Develop and implement staff and partner communications training workshops;
• Provide technical assistance for designated communications focal points from individual programs/projects and provincial/field locations;
• Lead on the coordination of communications activities among SCI-AF’s partners, including communications product development, training and capacity-building, and technical support in the development of individual policies and plans as-needed in accordance and collaboration with SCI-AF’s Partnerships unit/department;
• Lead on the coordination and oversight of communications deliverables in proposals and proposal-development processes;
• Support the review and translation of global campaign and advocacy products and messaging into Pashto for wider dissemination across SCI-AF project areas and other strategic locations;
• Conduct the final review of documents translated into Pashto;
• Lead in ensuring that SCI-AF brand identity remains strong and visible with SCI-AF and its partner organizations, to positively influence government, donors, NGOs and beneficiaries;
• Supervise and assist in photography and videography activities in the organization to creatively profile key meetings, workshops, gatherings, and events;
• Supervise and develop high quality communication materials and social media profiles;
• Coordinate travel to the field to develop and oversee the development of communications materials on a timely basis for SCI-AF programs and projects; SCI Asia Regional Office; Member Offices; Advocacy Offices; and, SCI HQ (‘Centre’), including a minimum of 30% travel out of Kabul in support of Provincial and Field Offices;
• Routinely review SCI-AF digital assets, including website, to ensure information is relevant and up-to-date;
• Develop and review scripts and supervise post-production activities of visual assets, including video documentaries, animations, and other creative assets for Save the Children;
• Establish a communication mechanism with field offices for exchange of relevant information, including the support of designated ‘communications focal points’ in provinces as agreed with Provincial Managers;
• Collect data and develop monthly, quarterly, and annual newsletters and circulate to SCI-AF staff and other stakeholders;
• Oversee and support design and coordinate publishing of SCI-AF documents, including annual reports, policy and advocacy briefings, and technical surveys;
• Develop social media messages, and tools for advocacy and campaigns of SCI-AF for the Country Office and provincial teams;
• Co-lead on the development and implementation of the Asia Regional Office’s ‘social listening’ platform and co-manage its use;
• Ensure media is used as a key platform for SCI-AF to raise the organization’s profile through raising awareness and influencing policies and decisions.
IV. Monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Establish monitoring and evaluation key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the outputs and outcomes of communications activities;
• Routinely assess capacities of SCI-AF staff and partners regarding communications and address gaps as-necessary,
• Monitor the implementation of Branding and Social Media policies and strategies in Afghanistan by Save the Children and its partners to ensure that projects and programs meet quality standards for branding and overall Save the Children’s Communication Strategy;
• Ensure that SCI-AF partners adhere to SCI’s communications guidelines, including use of SCI’s name and brand identity, including monitoring any mis-use to mitigate reputational risks;
• Others
• Report to the line manager on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis on plan and key achievements of the communications work;
• Provide technical supervision and support the Multimedia & Design Coordinator, Provincial Managers and/or Focal Points
• Provide support to the line manager in identifying and managing potential risks associated with SCI-AF’s public positions and design strategies to mitigate the risks that have been identified;
• Organize events, meetings, and workshops;
• Manage and keep up to date the unit’s filling system;
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling SCI-AF values
• Provide support to the line manager to hold the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities;
Ambition:
• Provide support to the line manager to set ambitious and challenging goals for the team, and the team take responsibility for their own personal development;
Collaboration:
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to;
• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, members and external partners and supporters;
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally;
Creativity:
• Develop and encourage new and innovative solutions;
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence;
• Displays consistent excellent judgement;
JOB REQUIREMENT:
Desirable experience:
Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.
“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed”
SCA Background The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been working in Afghanistan since 1982, presently managing development Programs concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods and Community Governance, with a total annual budget of ro... Read More
