Consultance : Oxfam recherche un Coordinateur des médias et de la communication basé en Ethiopie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Role

We are looking for the Media and Communications Coordinator who is to drive media and communications activities as a component of Oxfam’s influencing and advocacy work. This work involves all traditional media sources, as well as new media, social networks (such as Facebook and Twitter), and other more innovative digital communication platforms with a higher impact on civil societies, communities, and other stakeholders.

What we are looking for

This position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following skills and competencies:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Amharic to a variety of audiences
  • Deep commitment to Oxfam’s core values, and standards for informed consent and dignified representation
  • Understanding of development issues and knowledge of the role of NGOs in development, humanitarian, and advocacy work
  • Experience in writing articles, press releases, and communication material productions including print and audio-visuals, and experience in providing media interviews/ briefings
  • Ability to anticipate media opportunities and to devise and deliver imaginative plans
  • Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to cultural differences, and ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
  • Ability to provide specialist communications advice, training, and support to the Oxfam Ethiopia team, and key external partners
  • Ability to engage with a variety of complex issues such as gender, humanitarian response, and livelihoods and translate these into simple messages
  • An understanding of the importance of gender on poverty and suffering and a commitment to promoting diversity
  • Good computer skills (MS-word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, publishing and editing software) as well as strong social media experience (Twitter, Facebook)
  • Flexibility in terms of travel and working hours. The position holder will work away from the office for periods of up to 2 weeks at a time on a regular basis
  • Willingness to travel including to medium/high-risk areas

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the opportunities and constraints of working with the Ethiopian media
  • Strong photographic and video skills
  • Communication skills in other local languages
  • Understanding of international humanitarian principles, standards, and guidelines (g., International Humanitarian Law, Guiding principles for Internal Displacement, protection, Sphere minimum standards, etc.)

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam GB Ethiopia, to act as a key contributor to the communication Team, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields, etc, training and development, offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.

How to apply 

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 through: www.ethiojobs.net  and using Oxfam’s internal /External application portal: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/ or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/19268/description on or before May 31, 2023.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.