Regional Information and Communications Officer
Level: C2 – National
Salary Range: Kes.224, 782 -315,180 Gross per month plus a competitive benefits package
Oxfam’s regional centre is looking for a dynamic professional to lead its internal communications and support the creation of innovative external communications strategies
Oxfam is one of the world’s leading development and humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the world.
With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 90
countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to end poverty and
suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term programmes for
poverty alleviation and campaigning for lasting change.
The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) Region is the largest
region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya,
Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda and Uganda.
The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi and is mandated to
provide leadership and support to the Oxfam country programmes in delivering
their strategies within the context of programme quality, and efficiency.
Oxfam now seeks a Regional Information and Communications Officer who will be responsible for designing and implementing regional internal and external communications strategies, through supporting country teams, regional staff and partners.
The post holder will produce high quality and timely
communications materials, and ensure consistency of identity and messaging
across the organisation.
He or she will support Oxfam’s wider campaigns work (media, advocacy and popular mobilisation) in the region.
The role
- Design and
manage a dynamic regional internal information and communication strategy,
ensuring all parts of the organisation are engaged and informed, and that
key corporate changes and priorities are communicated effectively
- Lead production
of communications products such as regular newsletters, letters, reports,
bulletins, videos and innovative new platforms
- Support and
train Oxfam staff and partners to produce a wide range of communications
materials and incorporate online and social media strategies, enabling
staff and the communities we work with to use new technology to tell their
stories to a global/regional audience
- Capture and
share the innovative work and learning of our country teams for a wider
internal and external audience
- Lead the
regional roll-out and management of Oxfam’s new global identity and brand
- Assist the
Regional Media and Communications Officer to ensure that Oxfam effectively
works with media in the region to help bring about social change
The Person
E – Essential, D – Desirable
E – Essential, D – Desirable
- Educated to
degree level or above and at least 4 years relevant experience working in
the region on similar work (E)
- Fluency in
English and ability to convey complex information in a straightforward,
interesting and motivating manner. (E) Other language skills (particularly
Kiswahili, French) an advantage (D)
- At least four
years work experience at a similar level, leading communications
strategies in the NGO or private sector (E)
- Proven written
and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and
present information for different audiences, and to edit others’ work (E)
- Proven
audio-visual skills, including the ability to take high-quality
photographs(E). Video and editing skills an advantage (D)
- Proven ability
to identify compelling stories. Experience working in the media an
advantage
- Knowledge of
graphic design software (e.g. In-Design) (E). Knowledge of video/photo
editing software (D)
- Experience of
conducting communications training in the region (D)
- Good strategic
thinking and process, and an understanding of how communications can bring
social change
This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and
highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and
beliefs.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please
submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online
at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using
REF 5473.
The closing date is: 30th June 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
Disclaimer
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.
You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam.
Please apply directly to the email address given.
Oxfam does not conduct recruitments through agents.
