Closing date: 17 Jun 2019
Interviews: First round 24/25th June, second round w/c 1st July
Contract length: Fixed term (one year), renewable
Location: Tunis, Beirut, Amman (preferred)- subject to being able to establish a contract of employment and obtain relevant work permit
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 togetherwith partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam’s work in the MENA region covers 11 countries and is managed by a Regional Platform.
The MENA Regional Influencing team is part of the Regional Platform and leads on Oxfam’s regional influencing agenda in the region and in countries, including media and communications
All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. 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.
The Role
The MENA Regional Platform is looking for an experienced individual to lead our media and communications efforts related to achieving Oxfam’s public engagement, fundraising, and advocacy goals in the Middle East and North Africa region.
To view the full job description please click here
What we're looking for
You will be an excellent story teller:- able to develop and deliver clear, professional, jargon-free messaging and communications products to diverse, global audiences. To this end, you will have an understanding of advocacy and campaigning best practices in humanitarian and development organizations. You will be a strategic thinker, and be able to empower and build strategic capacity in others.
What we offer
As a visible member of the Oxfam media community, both internally (at national, regional and global level) and externally, this role offers an important opportunity to influence and shape Oxfam’s media strategy and promote and engage audiences with Oxfam’s work in the MENA region.
How to apply:
If you believe your qualifications meet the requirements, please click here