Intern (Public Facing)

Aug 3, 2018

Contract type: Fixed Term (6 Months) Job Family: Public Engagement Reporting to: Digital Campaigns Office Job Purpose

The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the campaign and advocacy work of Oxfam through digital platform, production of communication and advocacy materials and Voices of Food Security (VFS) partners’ coordination.
Working closely with the Influencing Team and with guidance from the Digital Campaigns Officer, he/she will support the digital engagements of Oxfam and Oxfam’s programmes, and ensure increased visibility online and offline.
The post holder will also assist the Digital Campaigns Officer in planning and delivery of public facing and advocacy events in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Primary Responsibilities:

Working together with Programme/MEL Officers to develop Infographics of key Oxfam programmes outcomes
Ensure increased visibility and strengthening of GROW campaign profile as well as Oxfam in Nigeria profile through digital mobilization and engagements
Delivering digital media campaign report to the line manager
Maintaining and updating of Oxfam and Oxfam’s programmes websites with relevant and up-to-date information
Ensure the quality of Oxfam’s brand is maintained on communication materials for external use and in compliance with all branding requirements of Oxfam Global Identity
Researching and developing contents for campaign materials, media publications, newsletters, blogs, bulletins and case studies
Developing layouts for Oxfam’s publications, newsletters and other advocacy materials
Work with programme team/carry out field visits to collate impact stories from beneficiaries
Maintaining and updating stakeholders’ databases
Support the IPE Team in initiating and follow up of advocacy to key stakeholders
Support in ensuring that key influencing issues from resilience/livelihood and Right to be Heard programmes are captured, documented and shared with the line manager
Support in planning visits, meetings, events and other engagements as required
Support with proposal writings, workplan development, strategy development, etc.
Support the programme unit with ICT for Development programming and proposals
Other duties that may be assigned

Education, Experience and Competence Essential:

An active interest in international development and social justice, and in particular an interest and understanding of the issues that Oxfam campaigns on, especially GROW, Inequality and ENOUGH campaigns
Experience of or involvement in delivery public facing events, including experience of creating management and logistic plans and post event analysis
Some experience or involvement in delivering effective campaigns and/or knowledge of different campaigning approaches
Experience in using social media
Experience and good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
A relevant tertiary qualification would be useful e.g. in communications, information management, social sciences.

Professional Skills:

Good IT skills especially in Microsoft Office packages
Excellent social media skills
Good graphics design skills
Experience and ability in taking good pictures
Experience in using publishing and layout software (like Adobe Indesign and MS Publisher) and photo software (like Adobe Photoshop)
Good knowledge of website/content management system
Able to complete projects to a high standard with minimum supervision

Personal attributes:

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Personable and enthusiastic
Highly creative
A lateral thinker with good analytical skills
Organized with a attention to detail
Able to take the initiative and work without close supervision
Reliable and flexible
Interested in learning and developing new skills
Commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values

Apply via :

Applicants should send their Application Letters and Curriculum Vitae as one attachment to: vacancies-nigeria@oxfamnovib.nl Note

https://www.myjobmag.com/job/99214/intern-public-facing-oxfam