Oxfam GB
Regional Learning and Advocacy Programme for Vulnerable Dryland Communities (REGLAP) – Comunications Manager Nairobi (HECA Regional Centre) Fixed term contract – 1 year
Regional Learning and Advocacy Programme for Vulnerable Dryland Communities (REGLAP) – Comunications Manager Nairobi (HECA Regional Centre) Fixed term contract – 1 year
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.
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 a Communication 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
The role
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You will produce a bi-monthly e-bulletin of good practice and
policy documents and key events for NGOs, donors, international organisations
and governments.
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Update the key information sources and gaps on dry land
development and key statistics on dry land areas, actively seeking new sources
of information.
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Overseeing the design and printing of REGLAP materials including
the bi-annual journal, technical briefs, good practice guidance, studies and policy
briefs.
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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
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Knowledge and experience of dry land issues in the Horn of
Africa.
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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.
Skills and competence
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Knowledge and experience of dryland issues in the Horn of
Africa.
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University degree (preferably in communications, journalism or
development).
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Experience of editing and producing high quality communication
materials: journals, policy and media briefs.
·
Experience of collecting good practice case studies of field
practice and producing synthesise from studies/reports.
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Experience of working with corporate communications processes,
both internal and external.
·
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.
·
A proven ability to analyse and synthesise large amounts of
complex information.
·
Knowledge of methodologies for knowledge/information management,
public relations and information dissemination, particularly new
technologies.
·
Good computer skills and past experience, especially for
commonly used software for word processing, spreadsheet, applying graphic
design tools, production of quick domestic videos with most common programs,
using assessment internet tools for quick surveys.
·
Working experience with international organisations or
NGO(s).
·
Skills in self organisation to work effectively, with tenacity,
proactively in critical information gathering, innovative approaches and
supporting others.
How to apply:
How to apply For more information about the role and to apply, please visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using job ref: INT5508. Closing date: 20 August 2012.
How to apply For more information about the role and to apply, please visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using job ref: INT5508. Closing date: 20 August 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We
are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our
organization.
Project
Officer -
Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning-(Cash Transfer Project)
Around the world people are fighting for their right to a decent livelihood. Oxfam Novib supports them in this.
We support
projects, strengthen local organizations and campaign for just policies.
We do so
locally and internationally because poverty and injustice are global problems
and are related to unjust economic and political relationships.
That is
why we work together with Oxfam International. The Oxfam Novib Somalia country
office is based in Nairobi, with a mandate for Somalia and South Sudan.
The
regional office consists of a humanitarian unit (HUB Somalia; covering
humanitarian, lobby, advocacy and media work) and a unit focusing on supporting
and implementing civil society capacity strengthening programmes in South Sudan
and Somalia.
Job Purpose:
Job Purpose:
To support
the UNICEF cash project phase 2 for a period of 5months in effectively
implementing, monitoring, evaluating accounting and learning.
Candidate’s
demonstrable skills and experience in the above sector are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
This position is offered for 5 months with a possibility for extension.
Application procedure
Applications (full curriculum vitae and motivation letter) to: vacancy@oxfamnovib.or.ke
Application
deadline is 10th August 2012 by COB.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
