Oxfam Vacancy: Governance Coordinator
Ref: INT1712
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Level C2
Duration: 8 months (with possibility of extension)Type of Contract: Fixed Term Level C2
Location: Nairobi, Hargeisa
Salary: Competitive
Region: HECA
Division: International
Job Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Fixed Term
Oxfam is an equal opportunities
employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working together with partners and local communities in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working together with partners and local communities in more than 90 countries.
One person in three in the world
lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the
power of people against poverty.
OXFAM’s vision in Somalia is that
Poor women and youth are able to thrive and survive in safety and dignity in
spite of the stresses and shocks they face, through creating equitable access
to and increased control over productive resources, wider access to sustainable
and positive livelihoods, improving basic service delivery, access to impartial
humanitarian aid, and poor women and youth having influence over decision
making processes at all levels
Job Purpose: The Governance Coordinator will coordinate/lead the development, management and delivery of Oxfam Somalia/land Governance programme/projects and will ensure that governance projects are creatively designed, mainstreamed, implemented, monitored and evaluated to achieve fundamental long term impact on lives of people in Somalia/land.
Job Purpose: The Governance Coordinator will coordinate/lead the development, management and delivery of Oxfam Somalia/land Governance programme/projects and will ensure that governance projects are creatively designed, mainstreamed, implemented, monitored and evaluated to achieve fundamental long term impact on lives of people in Somalia/land.
The post holder, based in Nairobi,
expected to work fifty percent of his/her time in Somalia/land operating from
Hargeisa as the key country field office.
Key Responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for the following areas:
- Resources mobilizations by developing and
coordinating competitive, high quality concept papers, donor proposals for
funding.
- Strategic planning for Support for national
actors working in the areas governance programming,
- representation and networking with governance
actors for Somalia/land,
- review and improve external donor reports and
ensure high programme quality & learning
Key Skills and Competencies
- Extensive understanding and experience in
governance programming with a minimum of 3 years experience of working on
governance, advocacy or relevant field.
- Demonstrated track record in external
representation and developing successful partnerships and proposals with
donors
- Proven analytical, coordination, influencing
and negotiating skills with diverse audiences and social movements
- Degree in international relations, political
science, social science development studies or a related field
- Donor reporting and budget management skills
and Fluency in English
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How to Apply
This is an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.
This is an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.
If you believe you are the ideal
candidate, please CLICK HERE to
submit your application and CV online in English detailing your experience for
the post and include daytime telephone contacts.
Oxfam Re - Advertisement: Regional Media and Communications Advisor
Ref: INT1721
(Previous applicants need not apply)
Level: C1
Contract type: 18 months Fixed Term
Salary: Competitive
To be based in Nairobi Kenya
Region: HECA
Level: C1
Contract type: 18 months Fixed Term
Salary: Competitive
To be based in Nairobi Kenya
Region: HECA
Division: International
Job Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Fixed Term
Are you an excellent
communications professional with expert knowledge of traditional
and new media, development and humanitarian issues, with an ability to use
communications for campaigning and influencing?
Are you able to strategically use
media and communications to bring change for impoverished and marginalised
communities in the Horn, East and Central Africa?
If so, this job is for you!
Background: Oxfam is one of the world's leading humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by poverty, natural disasters and conflict throughout the world.
Background: Oxfam is one of the world's leading humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by poverty, 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 alleviate poverty and suffering through combining emergency response
work, long-term development programmes, and campaigning for lasting
change.
The Horn, East, and Central Africa
(HECA) region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering ten countries
including Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda,
Somalia, South Sudan,Tanzania and Uganda.
The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi
and provides leadership and strategic support to the Oxfam country programmes.
The Role: You will deliver high impact media coverage in national, regional and global markets by designing and implementing a regional media strategy to help bring change on core Oxfam issues, support global and national campaigns, highlight Oxfam's development and humanitarian work, and raise funds.
The Role: You will deliver high impact media coverage in national, regional and global markets by designing and implementing a regional media strategy to help bring change on core Oxfam issues, support global and national campaigns, highlight Oxfam's development and humanitarian work, and raise funds.
Work with country teams, regional
programmes and civil society partners to develop media strategies, build their
capacity for engagement, and identify opportunities and new story angles.
Maximise the impact of materials and
opportunities by linking national, regional and global initiatives and
resources.
Maintain relationships and
partnerships with journalists, media outlets and bloggers, and respond to media
enquiries.
Come up with creative ways to
generate media interest.
Develop and drive Oxfam's digital
communications strategy in the region, exploring new ways to get messages
across using social media, online platforms and mobile technology, and
supporting country teams and partners to develop and maximise their use of
digital and multimedia technology.
You will oversee the implementation
of the internal communications strategy and supervise the Regional Information
and communications officer.
The Person: We need an exceptional communications professional with considerable experience of working in international, regional and national media, communications or public relations roles, ideally in the HECA region.
The Person: We need an exceptional communications professional with considerable experience of working in international, regional and national media, communications or public relations roles, ideally in the HECA region.
The candidate must have experience of
the key responsibilities, including working with media, developing and
delivering communications strategies, managing internal communications,
knowledge of digital media, and building capacity and creating networks.
The candidate must show demonstrable
impact in using communications as a tool for social change, coupled with a
degree or Masters in communications.
This is a 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 CLICK HERE to download the full job description.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
The closing date is: 26th August 2015.
This is a 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 CLICK HERE to download the full job description.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
The closing date is: 26th August 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.