Media and Communication Officer | Oxfam | ingo jobs 2022

Media and Communication Officer (Int9218)

Media and Communication Officer | Oxfam | ingo jobs 2022:“Applicable for Nepali Nationals Only”

Level: D1

Duration: Fixed-term contract until March 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension

Location: Kathmandu

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role

To communicate Oxfam effectively to external stakeholders through in publication, social and printed media and to develop high quality and a variety of communication material to increase visibility and show the impact of our work.

What we are looking for

This position will report to the Portfolio Development Coordinator. The media and Communication Officer is responsible for providing technical oversight and expertise on all communications material of Oxfam in Nepal, collaborates with programme to develop high-quality and a variety of communication material, and communicates the impact of Oxfam’s work through publication, social, and print media.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, development studies, social work, or a related field
At least 3 years of relevant work experience gained within a civil society organisation, media, communications or public relations or marketing team
Ability to gather information, collate and systematize for effective communication
Excellent and fluent in written English (and Nepali when required); able to write excellent articles and stories for different audiences
Proficiency in copyediting and design and the ability to develop excellent English/Nepali written material for PR
Ability and willingness to travel within the country
A strong ability to develop good contacts and to advise and provide support to Oxfam’s spokespersons
Knowledge of Nepal and international development issues and concerns, including gender issues
Should be a self-starter who can work within a framework

We offer

This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Resilience and Climate Justice, and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, click the ‘apply for this role button below.

Application for the above position can be sent by 5 January 2023. If you would like to learn more about this role, please refer to the job profile.

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

To apply for this job please visit jobs.oxfam.org.uk.

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