Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role: Oxfam Southern Africa is looking for a Media and Communications Officer to support media and communications functions in the delivery of the Oxfam in Zimbabwe program and its visibility.
What we are looking for: We're looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers 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.
Qualifications and Experience
-A university degree/Diploma from a reputable and recognised institution in media, communications or related field. -A minimum of two years' work experience in the Communications sector. - Knowledge of and possible experience with approaches involving innovative programming as well as nexus programming. -Strong analytical understanding of, and demonstrated experience in, gender equality and women's rights programming. eR8fwMX DYgoPT -Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Strong analytical and report-writing skills -Demonstrated capacity to work both in a self-directed manner and collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders. -Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail and database systems, use of social networking.
