Programme Communication Officer

Oxfam GB in the occupied Palestinian territories & Israel is working towards a
just & peaceful resolution to the devastating conflict that continues to deprive
people of their basic rights. We welcome applications for two positions from people who have the required experience and skills. The right attitude to Oxfam’s ways of working and a real passion for being part of our diverse workforce is required.

One Gaza based
One Jerusalem based
We are looking for a Communication Officer to increase the impact of Oxfam’s programme through managing effective communications in the following ways: managing a strategy for communicating Oxfam’s programme; assisting in managing the delivery of communications for
internal and external audiences; working with other key stakeholders internally and externally to help communicate Oxfam’s programme work to a wide range of audiences. Both positions are for one year and based
one in Jerusalem and one in Gaza.
Qualifications and Competencies:
Experience
-At least two year’s work experience in an NGO, preferably in Media & Advocacy programmes.
-Good working knowledge of internal/external communication needs.
Core Competencies
- Open and inclusive about creative process; can run with other people’s ideas; willing to consult team members
-Manages own time and deals with some conflicting priorities without upward referral
- Able to meet internal/external communications needs in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Good client-handling skills: persuasive; making the client feel involved, and producing a satisfactory outcome.
- Written and verbal communications engender confidence from managers and staff across the organisation.
-Keeps up to date with internal or external activities, which may influence role.
-Regularly contributes useful ideas/suggestions to major projects within unit.
- Continually seeks out better ways of doing things.
- Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working.
- Has a good knowledge of the work of department or unit and takes responsibility for expanding own knowledge.
- Influences decision-making on specific issues relating to routine projects and tasks
- Shares knowledge and improvements and may supervise the workflows of others
Interested candidates, please send your C.V. along with a cover letter,
detailing relevant experience via e-mail to [email protected]. A detailed Job Description can be obtained by on request. The closing date for applications is July 30th, 2009.
NB : Applications from women are strongly encouraged
Only short-listed candidates will be notified