Apply: Oxfam Media and Communications Programme Officer

Deadline: 02 November, 2024

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Oxfam International is currently seeking to fill the role of the Media and Communication Programme Officer in it’s Kenya region.

Oxfam is a British-founded confederation of 21 independent non-governmental organisations (NGOs), with a role to influence organisations, strengthen visibility of their development programmes, conversations on inequality and it’s position on policy agenda.

Responsibilities

  • Support in the development, review and implementation of the country communications strategy
  • Produce multimedia content in various formats, including, but not limited to videos, newsletter, photo gallery, webcasts, podcasts, infographics, and graphics whenever desirable to support Oxfam’s programmes
  • Support in the development of annual communications plans including story gathering and dissemination plans to profile the work of Oxfam in Kenya (OiK) programme in consultation with the programmes team
  • Support in the identification and communication with key internal audiences and manage information flows that meet the programmes’ needs
  • Support in the commissioning and management of communication consultancies (print, audio and video), ensuring that consultants are properly briefed and work to meet Oxfam standards for publication
  • Support in the development and use of communication tools at all stages of the programme cycle
  • Support programme staff in the design, delivery and documentation of public events in support of programmatic, advocacy and campaigns goals
  • Support in innovation in the communication space, working towards a cost effective and efficient approach to media and publicity for the development programmes’ activities; this will include a strong focus on the strategic use of radio, social media, Tik Tok etc
  • Provide any administrative and communications-related support as be assigned by the line management
  • Network with national, regional and international media organisations and influential individuals to develop positive working relationships towards achieving the objectives of the development programmes
  • In collaboration with the team, identify, train and support effective external representation of OiK programmes
  • Work with programme staff to identify opportunities for profiling stories, including the identification of and providing support to the people profiled in these media actions
  • Support in the management of development and production of development programmes including situation reports, information summaries, annual reports, policy briefs, etc
  • Support in the development and submission of OiK information for regional, global and donor publications e.g., reports, pamphlets, brochures, case studies, updates, etc
  • Support in the management of the production of clear, analytical, comprehensive case studies and human-interest stories emerging from OiK and partners’ work
  • Support in the management of consultants as required, in accordance with Oxfam policy and procedures

Requirements

  • Undergraduate/postgraduate in Communication related field (Communication, Journalism or Public Relations)
  • Five years, minimum, of experience working in a communications, public relations or media role
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and communicate complex information to a wide audience including non-technical audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing strategic advice and support at a range of organisational levels
  • Excellent English language writing skills and a working knowledge of Swahili
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large amounts of complex information, to produce clear, well written summaries, story lines and to package these in attractive accessible formats
  • Able to advise/train/support staff at various levels of an organisation on media and communications skills
  • Good computer literacy skills including knowledge of digital media and effective ways of utilising them for information dissemination and maximum visibility
  • Photography, video production editing and media analytic skills
  • Proven influencing, negotiating and interpersonal skills in a range of contexts and for multiple audiences
  • Experience in supporting in the implementation of accountable governance, gender justice and women’s rights and natural resource management programme with an understanding of relevant county, national and global issues
  • Good knowledge or experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, plans, advocacy and campaign strategies
  • Strong understanding of development issues, inequality issues and the political and economic context of Kenya
  • Demonstrable knowledge of communications/media in development settings specifically influencing policies and practices
  • Strong organisational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
  • Experienced with graphic design and other interactive technologies, Publisher, Adobe Premier, Photoshop, Final Cut Pros
  • Impeccable writing and editing skills with demonstrable published work
  • Demonstrated experience in working with partners including effective oversight and capacity building as well as engaging with marginalised communities and groups to document their stories
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and working with consultants including developing strong terms of reference and effective supervision
  • Experience of working as a journalist or media liaison and supporting spokespersons in a similar context to OiK
  • Demonstrated experience of campaign design and management and the use of social and mass media for advocacy

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