Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working in approximately 94 countries worldwide to find solutions to poverty and what it considers injustice around the world. In all Oxfam’s actions, the ultimate goal is to enable people to exercise their rights and manage their own lives. Oxfam works directly with communities and seeks to influence the powerful, to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them. Each organization (affiliate) works together internationally to achieve a greater impact through collective efforts. With a population of over 160 million people, Nigeria is endowed with huge human and natural resources. However, in 2010, 52 percent of the population lived in rural areas and 64 percent of the population on less than US$ 1 per day. Oxfam’s work in Nigeria focuses primarily on improving livelihoods, women’s rights, and good governance. Our work in Nigeria focuses on: Economic justice and improving livelihoods. Gender justice and female leadership. Good governance and the Niger Delta. Disaster risk reduction and responding to humanitarian crises. Central to our work is the belief that power relations need to change to enable poor people to demand and claim their rights. Oxfam’s vision for Nigeria includes a transparent and accountable government, active citizens, and private sector that works toward shared growth that is equitable to meet the needs of the people, especially the vulnerable poor. To this achieve this we work with a wide variety of partner and allies, such as community organizations and regional groups at the local, state and national levels.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 7 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding
The Role
- Oxfam International’s Africa Platform is looking for a Media and Communication team Lead who will provide strategic media, communication, and social media advice to senior-level staff at Oxfam in Africa level in the development of plans, matters of brand risk, crisis communication and to maximise communications impact.
- This role will profile Oxfam’s work at different media and in wider communications to support Oxfam’s public engagement including fundraising and campaign goal
We are looking for a person with
- Qualification in media studies or journalism.
- At least 7 years’ experience as a journalist or media specialist
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and other languages particularly French are highly desirable.
- Exceptional multi-media and story-gathering skills.
- Ability to lead complex projects
- Ability to represent the organisation in high-profile and high-pressured external environments
- Proven ability in strategic thinking and leadership
- Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Oxfam on recruitment.oxfam.org to apply
