Community Engagement and Outreach Officer

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Community Engagement and Outreach Officer- 20 hrs per week (part- time) - 6 months

Estimated start date: ASAP

Based in Ramallah

Deadline for Application 27th January 2025

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

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

The West Bank community engagement and outreach officer will be a key member of Oxfam’s Economic Justice team in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel (OPTI), supporting global and national advocacy efforts under the Economic Justice Programme. Their role focuses on empowering marginalized Palestinians to safeguard their rights and achieve greater, gender-equitable control over their lives and resources through meaningful community engagement, advocacy for equitable resource access, and strengthening partnerships at local and national levels

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We are looking for someone who has:

• A good level qualification, and advanced university degree in Political science, social work, communications, journalism, law, human rights, or development.
• At least 5 years experience in mobilization, fostering collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to design campaigns, create materials, and adapt complex issues for diverse audiences.
• Expertise in influencing financial policies and facilitating stakeholder consultations.
• Strong writing, editing, and digital media skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to organize workshops and enhance leadership and public participation skills.
• Research proficiency, strategic thinking, and results-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equity.
• Strong networking, negotiation, and teamwork abilities.

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. Basic salary starts at 63,472 ILS gross per annum, for a 20-hour contract. The salary offered will be subject to funding available and competence.

 How to apply

 Interested candidates can apply for the job application by clicking Here by no later than 27th January 2025.

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.