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Associate Communications Officer

Position:Professional | NO-BDeadline:10 Sep 2026 (11 days left)Job ID:282858Posted on:26 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
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Job Description

The UN Resident Coordinator Office seeks a national NO-B Associate Communications Officer in Kabul. The role supports the UN Country Team’s communications work through media insight, strategic messaging, relationships with media and partners, campaigns, digital content and outreach. The officer will act as spokesperson when required, prepare reporting and policy material, manage sensitive infor...

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

2 years

Employment type

Full-time

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

1 year

Language Requirements

Required

English, Pashto, Dari

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Gather media insight to inform communications strategy
  • Implement audience engagement and awareness strategies
  • Draft messages for diverse audiences and channels
  • Build media relationships and coordinate media events
  • Produce communications products and campaigns
  • Monitor communications performance and analyse data

Role Requirements

  • Advanced degree in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field
  • At least two years of progressively responsible communication-strategy experience
  • English, Pashto and Dari fluency
  • Afghanistan nationality

Desired Criteria

  • Creative-content development
  • Current and emerging digital-media knowledge
  • Data analytics experience

Skills

Additional Information

  • National Professional Officer position open to Afghanistan nationals only

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN RCS Careers, on 26 Aug 2026.