Freelance Community Manager – Critical Voices Fellowship (Urdu/Dari/Pashto)

About the role

Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) is seeking a freelance Community Manager to support its Critical Voices Fellowship 2026/27. The role focuses on engaging audiences in Afghanistan and Pakistan through Urdu, Dari and Pashto language channels, fostering inclusive dialogue in a challenging media environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement community‑building strategies for the fellowship program.
• Manage online platforms, moderate discussions, and respond to audience queries in Urdu, Dari and Pashto.
• Coordinate with project partners to produce culturally relevant content.
• Monitor community feedback and report insights to the program team.
• Ensure compliance with the German Federal Foreign Office funding guidelines.

Required profile

• Fluency in Urdu, Dari and Pashto (written and spoken).
• Proven experience in community management or similar communication roles.
• Strong understanding of media dynamics in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
• Ability to work independently on a freelance basis.

Required skills

What we offer

• Freelance contract with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to a German‑funded initiative promoting critical voices.
• Collaboration with an international non‑profit media organization.