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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

The Role

To increase Oxfam’s programme impact in Pakistan by working closely with country management and programme teams. Building upon existing policy initiatives by taking forward innovative advocacy and campaigning techniques in the rapidly changing national political shifts and shrinking space for civil society. Provide high quality and responsive social, economic and political analysis. To coordinate leadership and strategic initiatives on policy advocacy and campaigns, media, communications and social media across all strategic goals, ensure programme quality on influencing agenda and to maximise communications impact across the country programme portfolio.

The job holder will collaborate with the national partners and global affiliates to deliver high quality content for national, regional and global media markets, and wider social media and communication needs.

What we are looking for

Education to a master’s degree level preferably in media studies or journalism (or equivalent experience) with good understanding of the sector in Pakistan

Experience of at least 5 years of media and communications work at middle to senior level preferably in the humanitarian and development sector

Sound editorial judgement and ability to generate stories to further Oxfam’s organization objectives

Good knowledge and track record of using social media

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, including government, private sector and donor agencies.

We offer

A competitive salary and a benefits package as per OXFAM pay scale and benefit.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

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.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

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