QAt - Afghanistan Political & Communications Intern

7 months ago

Doha, Qatar Foreign & Commonwealth Office Full time

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The UK Mission to Afghanistan at the British Embassy in Doha is part of a worldwide network that represents the UK’s political, economic, security, and consular interests overseas and is now looking for an **Afghanistan Politics and Communications Intern.**

**British Embassy Doha**

72 of us, of many different nationalities and backgrounds, work together at the British Embassy in Doha (including UK Mission to Afghanistan staff) to make the United Kingdom more prosperous and more secure, and to give consular assistance to British citizens who need their Government’s help. The Corporate Services section is at the heart of the Embassy, responsible for many operations from recruitment, IT, finance, estates management and so on. The UK Mission has been working from the British Embassy in Doha since the British Embassy in Kabul closed in August 2021. The UK Mission works closely with other likeminded countries' Missions who also left Kabul, covering Political, Humanitarian, Economic, Human Rights, Security and Consular work.

**Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)**

We pursue our national interests and project the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

FCDO brings together the best of Britain’s international effort and demonstrates the UK acting as a force for good in the world. We employ around 17,300 staff in our diplomatic and development offices worldwide in 280 overseas embassies and high commissions.

**Main purpose of job**:
**Duties and responsibilities**:
Afghan Politics & Press Reporting

Produce daily Afghan press content for UKMIS Afghanistan and the wider network by analysing Pashto and Dari media (including social media). Summarise key developments and debates in a daily round-up providing insight into trends, discussions and events in Afghanistan’s public and politics. Provide other ad hoc reporting based on key engagements, events and social media monitoring.

Communications & Social Media

Support UKMIS Afghanistan in publishing Pashto and Dari-language content on social media channels to deliver our public diplomacy objectives. Advise UKMIS on communications approach in order to improve impact and reach multiple Afghan audiences.

Afghan Politics & Logistics Support

Support Political Team to develop and manage UKMIS Afghanistan’s network with a broad range of contacts across the political spectrum inside Afghanistan - including with the current Taliban authorities, provincial and local leaders, minority groups, civil society, and the media. Help to prioritise, plan and co-ordinate the delivery of UKMIS Afghanistan’s engagements with these contacts while providing advice on local culture.

Translation and interpretation support

Provide translation services for written ontente (social media posts and WhatsApp messages). Provide intrepretation for British diplomats during calls and in-person meetings with external contacts. The job holder must be able to provide this support in Pashto. If they can also provide this support in Dari that would be helpful, but not essential.
- The above list is not exhaustive, and the intern will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs._

**Key behaviours**:

- **Working Together **- Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- **Seeing the Big Picture **- Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
- **Delivering at Pace **- Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- **Communicating and Influencing **- Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
The British Embassy Doha and UK Mission to Afghanistan has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination and is fully committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for all.

We are committed to valuing diversity and to equality of opportunity. Our aim is to create and promote an environment in which all staff are treated fairly and with respect and feel able to contribute to the best of their abilities.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Fluency (Advanced - C1/C2) in written and spoken English and written and spoken Pashto is essential. Applicants’ language skills will be tested at interview.
- A detailed and in-depth knowledge and understanding of Afghan politics, history and culture.
- Experience of external communicat

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