Oxfam GB Media and Communication Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

Oxfam GB Media and Communication Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

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 rights 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 the 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.

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.

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

Job Purpose:

The Media and Communications Coordinator’s main purpose 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, and 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.

Dimensions of the Role

The Media and Communications Coordinator:

Designs and reviews Oxfam communications, influencing, and promotional materials,

Oversees and manages Oxfam's social media presence,

Research ways to expand a support base and serve as a liaison to media outlets,

Plays a key role in producing regular situation reports on humanitarian responses.

Drafts, reviews, and edits communications materials for external release.

Key Responsibilities

Technical:

Develop the media and communications strategy and delivery with inputs from internal actors in the country and the Oxfam network as well as external interlocutors.

As per the Advocacy & Media Advisor’s leadership, develop the Oxfam Media and Communications Strategy and ensure its delivery, in partnership with other Oxfam staff, making effective use of various and innovative communication channels and technologies.

Develops and executes communication plans, both at the organizational and programme level.

Conducts needs assessments of external and internal constituents so that communications are targeted, timely, and effective.

Prepares a variety of communication materials for both internal and external use (web content, background briefings, case studies, press releases, reactive lines) for the Oxfam programme, advocacy, campaigning, and fundraising work, ensuring all media and communications work is gender sensitive and follows Oxfam’s sign off procedures.

Research compiles, and analyses information from media, other agencies, and Oxfam programmes.

Develops and maintains communication processes and internal systems.

Supports the Advocacy & Media Advisor as the point of contact for internal and external queries relating to the Oxfam Ethiopia programme.

Networking, relationship building, information gathering, and dissemination, with all relevant external actors in Ethiopia (ie. other agencies, the media) and internal actors across Oxfam in Ethiopia.

Identifies new and emerging mediums for effectively communicating with a wide range of audiences.

Plans and organizes profile-raising opportunities including media opportunities and events.

Advises Oxfam staff and partners on internal and external communications needs, ensuring best practices and providing training where necessary.

Participation in all staff meetings and planning sessions in a proactive way; acts as ongoing liaison as needed and works closely with Oxfam in Ethiopia programme teams.

In cooperation with the logistics team, manages contractors from project inception to completion, including creating scopes of work, obtaining competitive prices, and overseeing the timely deliverable of quality contract work of media and communications products.

Be familiar with and abide by Oxfam International procedures and international standards (e.g., Sphere Minimum Standards), (where relevant) the NGO / Red Cross Code of Conduct, International Humanitarian Law (IHL) as well as protection issues.

Responsible for brand management, and ensuring that Oxfam’s branding procedures are used correctly, consistently, and clearly, in media, communications, and influencing materials.

Provide technical assistance to Oxfam staff to monitor and adhere to Oxfam brand identity standards. Make sure all digital, as well as visibility materials, are produced in line with the Oxfam Global brand identity.

Ensure that Oxfam policies and organizational values are included in all materials produced by Oxfam Ethiopia

Ensure that the materials developed to communicate Oxfam’s work internally or externally follow policies, procedures and guidelines, especially gender equity. This post will advise technical staff and programme services as needed on issues of Media, Communications, and brand guidelines.

Following line manager requests, the coordinator will be ready to act as Oxfam’s representative at local and national levels when engaging with local authorities, partners, etc. as required in events relating to communications activities

Any related assignments assigned by the line manager

Other

Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights.

Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety, and staff health and wellbeing principles.

Person specification

Skills Experience, Knowledge & Competencies

Essential

Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognized university/college in Media & Communications, Journalism, International relations, or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job

Relevant Media and Communications experience of 5-7 years (i.e., in the development and delivery of media and communications strategies) preferably in an international NGO and out of which 2 years should be supervisory/managerial experience

Understanding and expertise in the use of media and communications in advocacy and influencing programmes

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 organisational 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 (e.g., International Humanitarian Law, Guiding principles for Internal Displacement, protection, Sphere minimum standards, etc.)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Oxfam GB Media and Communication Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

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