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| Social Media Officer | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kabul, |
| Categories | Communication, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-09-14 | Close Date | 2024-09-25 |
| Vacancy No | 54971 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | till 31 Dec 2024 with possible extension |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. | Experience | At least 2 - 3 years of professional experience in social media management, digital marketing, or communications, preferably within the humanitarian or non-profit sector. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per IRC Salary Scale 8B |
About Company
About IRC (International Rescue Committee): The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff. Compliance with Policies: Compliance with the IRC WAY (our standards for professional conduct) is a responsibility shared by all involved in delivering on the IRC’s mission. We must abide by the IRC Way and Safeguarding Policies all the time. The IRC has zero tolerance approach to the IRC Code of Conduct including safeguarding violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.
Job Description
Social Media Strategy and Management
- Manage and maintain IRC-Afghanistan’s social media channels, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Plan and schedule regular posts, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding.
- Implement a social media strategy aligned with IRC-Afghanistan’s goals and objectives.
- Monitor social media trends and adjust strategies as necessary to increase engagement and reach.
Content Creation and Curation
- Create, curate, and manage high-quality, engaging content for social media platforms, including text, images, videos, and graphics.
- Collaborate with the field and program staff to gather stories, photos, and updates from the field.
- Develop and maintain a content calendar, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely content delivery.
Community Engagement and Moderation
- Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages, and foster positive community interactions.
- Monitor and report on social media activity, including engagement metrics, follower growth, and sentiment analysis.
- Address any negative feedback or concerns promptly and professionally, escalating issues to the supervisor as needed.
- Track and analyses social media metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and overall social media presence.
- Prepare regular reports on social media performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Stay informed about new social media tools, trends, and best practices, sharing relevant insights with the team.
Analytics and Reporting
Job Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- At least 2 - 3 years of professional experience in social media management, digital marketing, or communications, preferably within the humanitarian or non-profit sector.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on new challenges and learn.
- Proven experience managing social media platforms, including content creation, community management, and analytics.
- Knowledge of social media analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Buffer) and the ability to interpret data to inform strategies.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovative social media strategies.
- Understanding of cultural and contextual sensitivities in Afghanistan and experience working in cross-cultural environments.
Fluency in Dari, and working knowledge in English and Pashto Required:
Computer skills (including Adobe programs (such as Premier and Photoshop), MS Office, and social media analytical tools) are an advantage requirement:
Submission Guideline
For IRC- Afghanistan Internal Candidates:
(“ The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)
(However, 1 year is a must to complete but to encourage IRCA employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current IRC position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)
All qualified candidates are requested to open the given link and follow the instructions:
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/54971?c=rescue
applications received without a given link and/or online system will be disqualified and removed from the entire process.
Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interviews. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post. IRC Afghanistan Country Office, Qala-e-Fathullah, Street # 3, District 10, Old UNOCHA Office, Beside Fatemia Mosque.