Reporting Officer

About IOC/Chief of Staff/MRRD:

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) was established to develop and implement programs promoting responsible social and financial growth in rural areas, primarily in the non-farm sector. It has employees in all 34 Provinces of Afghanistan, and delivers a wide range of programs funded both by the Ministry itself and the International Community.

The Mission of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) is to ensure the social, economic, and political welfare of rural society, especially poor and vulnerable people, through the provision of basic services, strengthening local governance, and promoting sustainable livelihoods. MRRD accomplishes this mission through donor funded national programs in the areas of governance, infrastructure and economic growth.

MRRD aims to reduce poverty amongst the approximately 80% of Afghans who live in rural areas by implementing a made-in-Afghanistan “Pro-Poor” growth strategy which calls upon the government and civil society to address the macro economic constraints, the small size of the formal private sector, and the realities of rural poverty in order to implement realistic poverty reduction and development strategies. These strategies are developed within the broader context of the interim Afghan National Development Strategy (i-ANDS), the roadmap the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GOA) is following as it works towards achieving the UN’s Millennium Development and Afghan Compact goals

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows;

Preparing and editing news, articles, press release, a talking point, and success stories.
Maintain website and social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube) such as daily monitoring, posting, and content development.
The reporting officer will develop and archive communication materials, including digital, such as publications, press releases, and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources, etc.
Writing academic and scientific articles regarding the MRRD projects.
 Visiting rural area to collect material for writing articles and news.
Taking pictures and drawing the graphics for multimedia.
Keep track of reporting schedules according to relevant department framework and its strict follow up with the focal points.
Act as data focal point on relevant information and dissemination platform with various departments.
Edit and review collected reports, and refer back to relevant reporting focal points for missing information, clarification of inconsistencies, and correction of inaccuracies.
Compile and format reports as required.
Managing and supervising relevant personnel activities and enhancing their capacities.
Maintain a backup file of various issues and reports produced and submitted.
translation and editing / proof reading of documents and reports into Dari and/or Pushto
Prepare individuals plans and share periodic reports on the progress of assigned work

Job Requirements:

Required Education/Degrees/Skills/Experience

Bachelor degree in Pashto literature or any other related area with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Master degree is preferred
Skills in computer operating and data base development
Excellent translation skills (at least English to Dari/ Pushto; preferably English to Dari and Pashto and Dari/ Pushto to English)
Ability of work against deadlines and good follow on
Good organizational skills and ability to work in a team
Willingness to travel in-country if needed
Good interpersonal abilities

Capacity to guide the relevant department

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1565/020/HRCSD/IOC/Chief of Staff/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted. 

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is highly committed to increase women’s participation in government sector therefore women are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af