Regional Learning and Advocacy Programme for Vulnerable Dryland
Communities (REGLAP)
Communication Officer
Contract Type: Fixed term – 1 year
Starting salary: Kes. 224,782 gross per month plus a competitive benefits package
Background
Oxfam is one of the world’s leading development and humanitarian
agencies assisting people affected by
natural disasters and conflict throughout the world.
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.
REGLAP is a Consortium that works in three countries – Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.
REGLAP is housed in Oxfam’s Regional Centre and seeks aCommunication Officer who will provide
communication support to the REGLAP consortium members and raise awareness
about REGLAP’s work nationally and internationally, find creative ways using
communications tools to influence decision makers and bring key messages to the
agenda, and act as communications and information focal point to the whole of
REGLAP.
The role
- You will produce
a bi-monthly e-bulletin of good practice and policy documents and key events
for NGOs, donors, international organisations and governments.
- Update the key
information sources and gaps on dry land development and key statistics on
dry land areas, actively seeking new sources of information.
- Overseeing the
design and printing of REGLAP materials including the bi-annual journal,
technical briefs, good practice guidance, studies and policy briefs.
- Manage the
REGLAP webpage and it’s improvements in collaboration with FAO.
- Participate in
discussions of the DRR website to ensure dry land good practice and policy
materials are easily accessible.
- Maintain and
update contact lists for REGLAP partners, donors and government and
e-bulletin distribution.
The Person
- Knowledge and
experience of dry land issues in the Horn of Africa
- University
degree (preferably in communications or journalism
- Excellent,
concise and clear interpersonal and written communication skills
- Working
effectively with others, thinking and understanding and achieving results
- Excellent
prioritisation skills and a proven capacity to undertake varied tasks
simultaneously to tight deadlines
- A highly
adaptable and flexible approach to work, with strong capacity to work with
teams based in different countries
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
INT5508
The closing date is: 20th August 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality
within our organization.
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Disclaimer
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.
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