HUMANITARIAN ADVOCACY AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT - AFGHANISTAN

Action contre la Faim View all jobs

  • Afghanistan
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
About : Action contre la FaimCreated in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been part of its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 7 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health - Mental Health, Psychosocial Support - Food Security and Livelihoods - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Advocacy - Climate - Research. In 2024, Action contre la Faim provided aid to more than 26 million people in 57 countries worldwide.Mission :Under the supervision of the Country Director, your missions will be to :
Act as advocacy focal point for the mission by providing direct support to the mission, develop positioning, strategic engagements, and identifying recommendations
Work with the program and support teams, as well as local partners, to build their capacity in advocacy, and ensure that programmatic data and analysis is available for advocacy, communications and other related objectives
Develop and implement ACF advocacy Afghanistan strategy and outputs, in line with ACF global and mission strategy
Develop and carry out external communication initiatives which relate to ACF mission, in line with ACF Afghanistan and global advocacy strategies to influence external stakeholdersStarting date : 01/04/2026Profile :You hold a Master's degree in International Relations, International Humanitarian Law, Social Sciences, Politics, Development Studies, or a related field.
You have proven experience in humanitarian advocacy, including high-level representation, negotiation, and influencing aid policies. Experience working in insecure or volatile environments is highly desirable.
You have a strong ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues into strategic insights, along with experience in humanitarian or development aid and project management.
You have solid knowledge of IHL, humanitarian principles, the broader humanitarian system and demonstrated strategic and critical thinking, with excellent command of advocacy tools and processes, as well as diplomatic, negotiation, and communication skills.
You are fluent in professional English, with advanced writing abilities.Conditions d'emploiNational applications : 6-month contract according to the internal and national salary conditions of ACF in Afghanistan
International applications :
Fixed term contract under French legislation: 6 months
Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968euros upon experience, including 13th month
Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 681euros net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 450euros
Cold allowance: Reimbursement for the purchase of winter equipment for a maximum of 380euros per person per year in severe cold contexts
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses (as well as your dependents if you have a family post), and up to 1 month after the end of your contract.
Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period
Accompaniment and trainings
Field trips : GHOR, DIKUNDI, BADAKHSAN, HELMAND

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