The Role
Oxfam International is looking for a Media and Narratives Officer to contribute to the delivery of
international media in support of Oxfam’s priorities, specifically Oxfam’s inequality advocacy and
narratives, and a new program on global economic change (hosted by Oxfam America to reshape
global economic thinking and post-neoliberalism to tackle inequality both within and between
countries).
The role-holder will energize and coordinate stakeholders and peers from Oxfam International,
Oxfam America, regions, countries and affiliates, and work closely with partners, allies and a cohort
of scholars from the Global South to shift narratives and boost transformative ideas to tackle
inequality in international, regional and national media. The role-holder will ensure that output is
tightly integrated so that the media team and other teams in the department are united in delivering
high-quality content across all platforms.
Who we’re looking for
Essential:
- Demonstrably solid news judgement and excellent written and verbal communications
skills; proven track record in journalism or media-related experience; knowledge of
international and/or regional media; - Demonstrable competence and enthusiasm for delivering content across all media tools,
channels, and platforms; - Drive to achieve maximum coverage coupled with understanding and appreciation for good
collaborative working processes; - Ability to develop overarching media and social media strategies and messaging for key
confederation-wide projects. - Ability to articulate complex issues, especially economic issues, in an accessible manner,
with flair and precision; - Ability to liaise with a wide range of people, both internally and externally and at many
levels, with credibility, tact and diplomacy; - Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with ability to lead, influence and motivate
others; - Effective negotiation abilities and informal leadership skills in a multi-stakeholder, multi-
cultural, network environment; - Understanding of media-related reputation risk and mitigation/management;
- Research, monitoring and evaluation skills;
- Excellent spoken and written English.
Desirable: - Fluency in other languages, especially French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.
- Experience in social media.
- Experience filming and/or editing video content.
What we offer
Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible,
supportive, working environment
How to apply
Please upload an up to date CV and a covering letter Here, clearly explaining your suitability
against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, usually within 2-3 weeks of
the closing date.
About us
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 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International
Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian,
development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage,
Solidarity and Equality.
Our commitment to safeguarding
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.
Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure
Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the
scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual
exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under
investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant
confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
