Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 09 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Role
Oxfam International’s Africa Platform is looking for a Media and Communication team Lead who will provide strategic media, communication, and social media advice to senior-level staff at Oxfam in Africa level in the development of plans, matters of brand risk, crisis communication and to maximise communications impact. This role will profile Oxfam’s work at different media and in wider communications to support Oxfam’s public engagement including fundraising and campaign goals
Please see the Job profile for further details.

We are looking for a person with
• Qualification in media studies or journalism.
• At least 7 years’ experience as a journalist or media specialist
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and other languages particularly French are highly desirable.
• Exceptional multi-media and story-gathering skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects
• Ability to represent the organisation in high-profile and high-pressured external environments
• Proven ability in strategic thinking and leadership
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving

What we offer
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment

About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in around 90 countries.
The Oxfam International Secretariat is currently headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Oxford, Washington DC, New York, Brussels, Geneva, and a liaison office with the Africa Union in Addis Ababa.
All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Our commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please upload an up to date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the Job profile
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be shortlisted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.


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