Scope of Work

The TFMU is seeking to recruit a Communication Specialist, who will be responsible for the following:

1) Reporting and visibility

• Lead development and subsequent implementation of a Communication and Visibility Plan for the Fund.

• Lead communication of STFA results and progress to its audiences using the most effective tools and channels including social media and regularly monitor communication platforms to ensure that the latest and up-to-date information is reflected.

• Lead provision of technical support to the TFMU in the development and implementation of standardized templates with donor taglines for reporting on events, workshops, training sessions, as applicable.

• Develop success stories and provide relevant inputs for the development of newsletters and website articles for the Fund.

• Undertake field visits to produce high-quality digital media content (videos and photos) with strong and impactful narratives.

• Produce high-quality photography, videography, and other digital media products for the Fund when needed.

• Provide support during crisis communications and assist the MPTF communications with responses to STFA related media enquiries.

• Performs other related duties as required.

2) Information and knowledge sharing

• Develop and maintain an effective stakeholder engagement approach, including an up-to-date list of STFA stakeholders, and maintain effective relations with all stakeholders to encourage their support to STFA programming activities.

• Liaise with STFA joint programme teams and respective Participating UN Organizations (PUNOs) communications teams to ensure a cooperative approach towards communications and that STFA activities are reflected in the online and mass media.

• Working closely with Data Management Specialist, promote knowledge management and knowledge sharing through maintaining the TFMU communications site with easy access to all STFA publications and knowledge resources.

• Performs other related duties as required.

3) Coordination of communications functions

• Provide support to meetings including STFA Technical Coordination Working Group (TCWG) meetings, Steering Committee meetings, and TFMU meetings with donor representatives documenting discussions and disseminating finalized minutes with respective stakeholders.

• Liaise with Human Rights Due Diligence team, Integrated Risk Management team, and joint programme teams to highlight and ensure visibility of all elements supported by the Fund.

• Support event planning to promote the Fund’s messages among partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.

• Performs other related duties as required.

4. Institutional Arrangement

The Communication Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Trust Fund Manager (with a supervisory transition to Communications Specialist [P3] in the future). The Communication Specialist will work closely with the TFMU, PUNO Communication focal points and STFA stakeholders on communications. The Communication Specialist will also liaise with the Participating UN Organizations, de facto authorities (when required), community groups, and civil society organizations, as applicable and relevant. The duty station for the Communication Specialist is Kabul following the working hours and weekends as applicable to all UN staff in Afghanistan.