Communications Officer

About Kabul Institute

Kabul Institute is an Afghan-owned, Afghan-led policy and research organization dedicated to governance accountability, peacebuilding, and climate security in Afghanistan. We produce independent research grounded in Afghan evidence and expertise, develop practical policy recommendations, and foster dialogue with Afghan civil society, diaspora networks, and international partners. Our work is organized around three pillars: State Building and Accountability; Peacebuilding and National Reconciliation; and Climate Security and Just Transition.

About the Role

The Communications Officer runs Kabul Institute's day-to-day communications. You will turn the Institute's research, policy papers, and events into clear, compelling content for media, policymakers, partners, and the public, and keep our channels active, accurate, and consistent.

Working closely with the Communications Director and the research team, you will draft press materials, produce the weekly Kabul Institute Brief, manage our social and web content, and coordinate with journalists. This role suits a strong writer who is organized, reliable, and comfortable juggling several deadlines at once.

Key Responsibilities

Content and writing

• Draft press releases, statements, media advisories, and pitches
• Produce the weekly Kabul Institute Brief and announcements for new publications
• Write and edit content for the website, Substack, X, LinkedIn, and other channels
• Turn policy papers and research findings into accessible summaries, threads, and posts

Media and outreach

• Maintain and grow the Institute's media lists and contact database
• Coordinate interview requests and prepare briefing notes for spokespeople
• Support outreach for report launches, roundtables, and events

Channels and reporting

• Manage the content calendar across all channels in coordination with the Communications Director
• Keep the website up to date with new publications, statements, and program news
• Track channel performance and prepare regular reports on reach and engagement
• Supervise day-to-day tasks of the Communications Associate as needed

Qualifications

Required

• At least 3 years of experience in communications, journalism, media relations, or a related field
• Excellent written English and strong editing skills
• Experience managing social media and web content for an organization
• Good understanding of Afghanistan's political and social context
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently

Preferred

• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto
• Experience at a think tank, research institute, NGO, or newsroom
• Familiarity with Substack, website content management, and social media analytics tools
• Basic design or video skills

We welcome applications from Afghans inside the country and across the diaspora, and we strongly encourage Afghan women to apply.

What We Offer

• A full-time, fully remote position with flexible working hours across time zones
• The chance to shape how an Afghan-led institution speaks to the world at a critical moment for the country
• Work alongside researchers, policy experts, and practitioners from Afghanistan and across the diaspora
• Direct exposure to policymakers, journalists, and international partners
• Professional development and room to grow with a young, expanding organization

How to Apply

1. Email talent@kabulinstitute.org.
2. Use "Application: Communications Officer" as your subject line.
3. Attach your CV and a short cover note explaining why you want to work with Kabul Institute and what you would bring to this role.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We read every application, and because of volume we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.