The Advocacy and Communications Advisor support DRC Afghanistan’s strategic vision and programmatic goals through effective advocacy, external relations, and communications. The role leads the development and implementation of advocacy strategies that promote DRC’s humanitarian priorities and secures operational space. S/he ensures that DRC’s messages are coherent, compelling, and aligned with organizational standards, targeting donors, policymakers, partners, and the wider public.

**Responsibilities:**

**Advocacy**

- Lead thematic and geographic advocacy initiatives aligned with DRC’s country and global priorities.
- Produce high quality advocacy products including briefings, reports, talking points, and analysis.
- Develop, coordinate, and sustain relationships with key humanitarian, development, government, and donor stakeholders.
- Provide timely analysis and strategic advice on the humanitarian and political environment to inform advocacy priorities.
- Support and represent DRC in humanitarian coordination mechanisms, platforms, and donor forums (e.g., Advocacy working group, Gender Coordination group, Durable Solutions Working group, etc.).
- Facilitate internal alignment ensuring program teams integrate advocacy priorities into implementation.
- Work closely with HQ, Hub, and EU offices to ensure Afghanistan is actively represented and that all colleagues are well informed on key priorities across all DRC levels.

**Communications**

- Develop and implement communication strategies promoting DRC’s work and impact in Afghanistan.
- Produce high quality communications materials such as media talking points, blogs, press releases, and social media content.
- Support crisis communications and reactive messaging as needed, coordinating closely with HQ communications teams.
- Enhance DRC’s visibility and external engagement through media relations and advocacy campaigns.

**Capacity Building & Coordination**

- Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to program staff and partners on advocacy and communications best practices.
- Lead coordination efforts with other NGOs and partners for joint advocacy and messaging when appropriate.
- Monitor and evaluate advocacy and communications activities to measure impact and improve strategies.

**ABOUT YOU**

To be successful in this role you must have:

**Experience and technical competencies:**

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian advocacy and communications, ideally with experience in protracted displacement and conflict settings.
- Strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, international law and coordination mechanisms.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
- Proven ability to work in complex, sensitive, and multi-stakeholder environments.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and present it in accessible formats.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence, negotiate, and build partnerships.

**Education/qualifications:**

- University degree in international relations, communication, social sciences, or related field.

**Languages:**

- English (Full Professional Proficiency)

**We Offer:**

- Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale