Information Dissemination Specialist

About AIRD/MRRD:

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) within the Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) Sector Strategy, contributes to the reduction of poverty through the establishment of good local governance, access to rural infrastructure, economic regeneration and the provision of a nationwide disaster and emergency preparedness system. This strategy, however, directly contributes to the achievement of Afghanistan’s Millennium Development Goals.

According to Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS), Comprehensive rural Development (CRD) is prioritized as a core approach toward socio-economic development; CRD is a complex process of change in rural sub-systems leading to desired progress in rural welfare and improve rural life.  It is an approach which not only includes economic change, but also requires development of human resources and social structure. Effective implementation of CRD requires intensive research activities and training to wide ranges of institutions from local level to various categories of government and non governmental agencies.  Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) has decided to establish AIRD as the national nodal/apex agency to act as think tank and capacity building arm of the MRRD.  Accordingly, AIRD re-established in 2006 and has started functioning since 2008.

AIRD is mandated to support the implementation of Comprehensive Rural Development toward socio-economic development and poverty alleviation in Afghanistan through providing training/education services, research and policy inputs and dissemination of results and findings to stakeholders. Additionally, AIRD is mandated to disseminate more accurate information and reliable knowledge regarding the current status of rural life in Afghanistan & better understanding of rural development process, its impacts, trends through continuous research and assessment to inform policy makers and concerned stakeholders. On the other hand, currently AIRD implement many research, information dissemination and capacity building projects and activities on national and sub-national level even on district level with financial support of some donor agencies to reach the mandates.

AIRD works under the Local Governance Pillar of MRRD and based on the strategic objectives, the current Organizational Structure of the Institute consists of five main sections including Training and Education Unit, Research and Policy Unit, Survey Unit, Information Dissemination Unit, Rural Technology Park Unit and Scholarship and Fellowship Management Unit. The entire mentioned sections are properly operated and at the time.

Aim:

To lift up the level of awareness and timely disseminate activities-related to information of Institute of Rural Development, under the overall direct supervision of the Director General, the Information Dissemination Specialist is responsible for overall dissemination activities of the Unit. This will entail the following duties and responsibilities: 

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Create, implement and over more Information Dissemination programs, tasks and duties;
Develop media relations strategy in coordination with relevant authorities,
Follow up & monitor accomplishment of Information Dissemination Unit goals;
Follow up & monitoring from activities of Information Dissemination Unit staff;
Review & compilation of publications and other documents related to the Unit;
Capacity building of Information Dissemination Unit staff;
To launch Academic Discussions;
Review & dispatch of Institute of Rural Development reports to the directorate of Plan & Policy and other relevant authorities;
Prepare and collection of articles and academic reports;
Dissemination and reflection of the Institute of Rural Development's activities and programs through mass media;
Prepare an outline and a Proposal in order to attract financial & technical assistance in coordination with relevant section;
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual plans and reports;
Creating the information system or archive that include all films and other information regarding the AIRD;
Prepare and establishment of report on need basis
Perform any other task assigned by Director General;

Job Requirements:

Qualification, Skills & Job Requirements:

Information Dissemination Specialist expertise and skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Public Administration/Social Sciences/Communications with 5 years of relevant work experience at any accredited organization Master’s degree is preference.
Proven leadership and team management experience and skills;
Good computer and writing skills in English, Pashto and Dari;
Good inter-personal communication skills.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally;
Must possess excellent organizational, planning skills and a wide degree of creativity and latitude;

Reporting To: AIRD Director.

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 (1472/020/HRCSD/AIRD/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af