Job Description

Media & Communication Officer

Deadline for applications: 17th July 2022

Start date: As soon as possible

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 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Oxfam’s work in Somalia and Somaliland covers both humanitarian and development spheres, with most programming delivered in Hargeisa and eastern Somaliland, both directly and with partners. The humanitarian component focuses on delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security (particularly cash grants) and protection, in response to persistent, intense drought that has decimated livelihoods – primarily pastoralism, and caused mass displacement. The development component focuses on women and youth empowerment, economic inclusion, influence in decision-making and access to justice, primarily through three multi-year programmes.

All our work is led by Six core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Equality, Courageous and Solidarity.

To read more about our values please click here

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.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Media and Communications Officer will work closely with Oxfam Somalia teams to promote stories to key audiences via their preferred regional, national and specialist media. And to build and support program media and communication needs. As a professional and persuasive writer, with primary goal is to achieve media coverage by crafting stories, arranging interviews, and building relationships with journalists. Will need to have a passion for and an excellent understanding of offline and online media, and be ready to take advantage of opportunities.

The incumbent will be responsible for enhancing Oxfam’s Somalia/Somaliland project’s visibility with its donor, beneficiaries, partners and the public by generating project success stories and other visibility documents. The successful candidate should demonstrate prior experience in multimedia i.e., video filming and editing, graphic design and photography.

 

Skills and Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

  • BA degree in Journalism, media and communications or related field

  • At least 2 years’ experience on the same with international NGO/UN

  • Experience with professional DSLR cameras, lenses, and lighting, including.

  • Experience and Ability to use different video and photo editing software

  • Experience of collecting and producing communication products, such as case studies and photo stories.

  • Prior 3 years’ experience working in communications on humanitarian or development issues; with experience in successfully supporting the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies.

  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali.

Desirable

  • Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.

  • Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.

  • Pay attention to detail.

 

How to apply

Please apply for the position by clicking the Apply button. Application Deadline on 17 July 2022. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessments might be carried out before the Deadline and the internal candidates will be first priorities