Policy & Campaigns Officer

Job Description

Internal & External Advert

40 hrs per week – 1 year (Renewable Subject to Fund)

Estimated start date: ASAP

Based in Gaza

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

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from 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 is seeking to recruit a Policy and Campaign Officer to contribute to the delivery of the Oxfam’s Saving Lives and Influencing strategies, particularly in the areas of WASH, FSL, protection and Social Protection through the design, planning, management, analysis and reporting of assigned influencing areas, work with stakeholders and partners and contribute to wider delivery of the Saving Lives Program objectives and its outcomes and lessons.

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

A University degree in political science, journalism, law, human rights, or development. Advanced degree is an advantage;
5-7 years proven work experience in policy, advocacy, media or campaign work at local, national and international levels;
Proven ability to conduct high level research and development of policy and campaigns materials;
Excellent communication and copy-editing skills (writing and speaking) in English and Arabic;
Proven ability to communicate and adapt complex policy and development issues to different levels of target audience (essential)
Experience with digital communications tools and social media channels, including producing high-quality storytelling content (essential).
Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; to troubleshoot and follow projects through to completion, consistently on schedule, without loss of attention to detail and budget;
Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Understanding of gender issues and commitment to promoting gender equity and mainstreaming gender in lobby, advocacy and media work;
Excellent networking and negotiation skills to develop good working relationships within Oxfam and with the media (essential)
Ability to think and operate strategically and creatively (essential)
Results-oriented and strong analytical skills
Knowledge of local, regional and international mass media.
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 and synergy where possible.
Proven experience of using MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Power Point) (essential).

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 Policy & Campaigns Officer

Deadline 03 - Jul - 2021

Location Gaza Strip

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary 107,376 – 168,662 ILS

Degree Bachelor's degree

Experience 5 Years

Category Other legal Press & Media

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can apply for the job application by clicking Here by no later than 3rd July 2021.

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