Afghanistan: Communications Manager

Career with BRAC International

With over 100,000 employees reaching an estimated 135 million people, BRAC is the world’s largest non-governmental organization.

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 9 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world’s poor.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of tools including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities’ own human and material resources, catalysing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world’s top development and humanitarian relief organizations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global South. BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill up the following position:

Communications Manager

The communications department of BRAC International aims to actively enhance, promote and protect the image of BRAC through strategic communications. It fosters innovation and synergy at BRAC by facilitating an effective exchange of ideas and information. Working closely with colleagues in global programmes and affiliates (BRAC USA and BRAC UK), BRAC Communications is committed to developing capacity within the organisation and innovating different modes of communications to promote better understanding of BRAC, raise its global profile, and build a common platform where BRAC’s mission, vision and values can be shared across boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support BRAC’s communications strategy with a focus on in-country communications


• Support international communications efforts by gathering and disseminating information and content on activities within the country to BRAC counterparts abroad


• Work with national and international media to tell the BRAC story and raise the organization’s profile


• Create and distribute compelling stories about BRAC clients and programs through newsletters, press releases, etc.


• Acquire relevant content from programs to update website and intranet; write blog and social media posts in cooperation with BRAC Communications

· Write and edit fact sheets, brochures and annual reports; ensure easy access to stocks of these materials

· Support and advise teams to collect and develop relevant case studies and visual stories; liaise with affiliates and partners to distribute

• Carry out field visits and accompany visitors if required


• Coordinate and publicize events and speaking opportunities to promote BRAC; prepare speaker briefings, act as master of ceremony if required

· Ensure BRAC’s key messages are used consistently in all communications

• Ensure brand compliance of collateral material

Person Specifications:

· Demonstrated excellence in communication and in working with people from diverse cultures

· Ability to work in a flexible, changing environment and perform effectively under pressure

· At least three years relevant experience with exposure to development sector preferred and a good network among relevant stakeholders

· Willingness to undertake extensive field travel if necessary

· Knowledge of and proficiency with communications media and related technology

· Fluency in English, including speaking, writing, and editing skills

· An understanding of and commitment to our mission of empowering people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease and social injustice

· Innovative ideas on how to use communications, media and storytelling

Educational Requirements:

Master’s degree in Communications, Media and journalism or in relevant discipline

Experience Requirements:

· At least five years of experience in the relevant field.

Employment type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: Country Headquarters – Kabul, Afghanistan