Media & Communication Officer

Job Description

Internal/External Advert

Media & Communication Officer

Fixed Term – One Year

40 hrs. per week (100%)

Estimated start date: ASAP

Based in Gaza

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

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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 Role

Oxfam Novib in OPTI is looking for a Media & Communication Officer to develop, produce, and manage Oxfam’s media and digital communication in the Occupied Palestinian Territory with a specific focus on Gaza.

Job Requirements

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

Excellent written and verbal communications skills in Arabic and English
Knowledge of local, regional and international mass media with a track record of success and results achieved; (job specific)
Experience of producing high quality written and audio-visual materials, including experience using relevant editing software
Education to degree level in job related sector (job specific)
Professional communications skills, gained within a journalism/PR environment, to communicate and adapt complex policy and development issues to different levels of target audience; (job specific)
Excellent networking and negotiation skills to develop good working relationships within Oxfam and with the media; (communications; influencing others)
Ability to think and operate strategically and creatively (analytical thinking)
Skilled in an integrated approach to advocacy that includes lobbying, public campaigning (critical information gathering; knowledge management and conceptual thinking)
Understanding of gender issues and commitment to promoting gender equity (job specific; conceptual thinking)
Proven experience of using MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point) (job specific)
Demonstrable ability to think strategically, organize, plan and prioritise work to achieve results
Flexibility, ability to work independently and under pressure. (adaptable and flexible; initiative).
Keeps up to date with internal or external activities which may influence role.
Anticipates outcomes of activities and uses initiative to keep these activities on course.
Actively promotes high standards and continuous improvement.

Desirable

Well understanding of media production technical aspects (filming, editing, motion, sound editing and photography).
Experience in emergency communication, risk communication and community engagement.

Key Attributes:

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

For the detailed job profile please find it Here

What we offer

The employee will be contracted by Oxfam with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. Salary range 107,376 – 168,662 ILS gross per annum, for a 40 hour contract. Salary offered will be subject to funding available and competences.

Job Details

Job Title Media & Communication Officer

Deadline 21 - Mar - 2022

Location Gaza Strip

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary 107,376 – 168,662 ILS

Degree Bachelor's degree

Experience 3 Years

Category Press & Media

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can apply for the job application by clicking Here by no later than 21th March 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.

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