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Communications / Outreach Specialist, Stability in Key Areas (Eastern Region), Afghanistan

Management Systems International (MSI), Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
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About Management Systems International (MSI)

Job Summary

Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI seeks an experienced Communications / Outreach Specialist for a three-year Stability in Key Areas (SIKA) project in Afghanistan. The objective of the SIKA – South program is to promote stabilization in key areas by assisting District level Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) officials to provide improved functioning of government and to enable the provisioning of priority GIRoA-led basic services to better instill confidence and build stability for affected populations with the focus on the following areas: Helmand, Kandahar, Urusgan, Zabul, Nimroz, and Day Kundi.

Position Summary:
The Communications Specialist will report directly to the Chief of Party and will be responsible for designing and implementing a strategic communications plan for the project.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Work with the Chief of Party to develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies and outreach efforts to increase awareness of reforms implemented by the program;
• Develop activities directed to raise public awareness through the productions of information, communication, and educational materials;
• Design and implement innovative communications materials.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience working with donor-funded programs, preferably with international donors such as USAID;
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field;
• Experience designing communications and outreach strategies;
• Experience writing reports, press releases, newsletters, etc.;
• Knowledge of issues relating to the project preferred;
• Must be willing to travel extensively in the regions where the programs will take place;
• English language fluency required; Dari/Pashto language fluency an asset.

Submission Guideline

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

Functional Area

Government Advisory

Countries

Post Date

Dec 10, 2010

Closing Date

Jan 08, 2011

Reference

1898

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

10 years

Probation Period

Not Specified

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Gender

Male