JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Closing date: 13 September 2024 at 23:59 EAT;


• Interviews: approx. 2-3 weeks following the closing date;


• Location: Flexible, (where Oxfam has an office and is able to establish a contract; candidates must have the right to work in the country where they will be based i.e., no employment visas or relocation assistance are being offered with this position);


• Contract: 2.5-year fixed term (ends February 2027), possibility of renewable depending on funding;


• One Oxfam Grade: C2;


• Salary and benefits: In line with Oxfam values and subject to location;


• Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you, for example compressed hours.

THE ROLE:

Oxfam International is looking for a Media and Narratives Officer to contribute to the delivery of international media in support of Oxfam’s priorities, specifically Oxfam’s inequality advocacy and narratives, and a new program on global economic change (hosted by Oxfam America to reshape global economic thinking and post-neoliberalism to tackle inequality both within and between countries).

The role-holder will energize and coordinate stakeholders and peers from Oxfam International, Oxfam America, regions, countries and affiliates, and work closely with partners, allies and a cohort of scholars from the Global South to shift narratives and boost transformative ideas to tackle inequality in international, regional and national media. The role-holder will ensure that output is tightly integrated so that the media team and other teams in the department are united in delivering high-quality content across all platforms.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Essential

• Demonstrably solid news judgement and excellent written and verbal communications skills; proven track record in journalism or media-related experience; knowledge of international and/or regional media;


• Demonstrable competence and enthusiasm for delivering content across all media tools, channels, and platforms;


• Drive to achieve maximum coverage coupled with understanding and appreciation for good collaborative working processes;


• Ability to develop overarching media and social media strategies and messaging for key confederation-wide projects;


• Ability to articulate complex issues, especially economic issues, in an accessible manner, with flair and precision;


• Ability to liaise with a wide range of people, both internally and externally and at many levels, with credibility, tact and diplomacy;


• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with ability to lead, influence and motivate others;


• Effective negotiation abilities and informal leadership skills in a multi-stakeholder, multicultural, network environment;


• Understanding of media-related reputation risk and mitigation/management;


• Research, monitoring and evaluation skills;


• Excellent spoken and written English.

Desirable

• Fluency in other languages, especially French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic;


• Experience in social media;


• Experience filming and/or editing video content.

WHAT WE OFFER:

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

HOW TO APPLY:

Please upload an up to date CV and a covering letter Here, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, usually within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.

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 more than 90 countries.

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.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization 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.