Media and Communications Intern

The Role

TEAM PURPOSE:

To work with poor people as a force for change in addressing the causes of poverty, suffering and injustice and alleviating their symptoms; To promote public awareness, mobilisation, dialogue, engagement, and participation in, and undertake direct lobbying interventions for, public policy change in favour of overcoming poverty and suffering in Zimbabwe.

Role Purpose

To support the communications function in the organization, produce and disseminate information that can be used for external communication and influencing purposes in order to highlight and promote the work of Oxfam in Zimbabwe and to increase Oxfam’s visibility and influence.

Oxfam Southern Africa is looking for a Media and Communications Intern whose key responsibilities are as follows:

Thought Leadership and Strategic Media Development

• In collaboration with the SAF Cluster Media and Communications Lead and the Country Rep develop an interim communications framework for Oxfam in Zimbabwe to support the gradual establishment of a full communications portfolio on the country programmes.
• Work with the rest of the media team in collaboration with Programme/Project Leads, establish communications needs and potential for each project and an agreed schedule for generating communication products such as reports, success stories, pictures and videos.
• Regularly monitor the media environment in the country, region and globally and advise management of opportunities and threats that may exist;
• Promote the use of cross platform media products to support influencing strategies, promote changes in beliefs and attitudes in Zimbabwe

Produce and distribute Communication materials about the work of Oxfam, its partners and communities they work with:

• Produce and/or facilitating the delivery of a range of effective communication products in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences (website, social media, intranet, internal and external newsletter, mailing list, situational reports, etc)
• Identifying and producing human-interest stories and ensuring regular circulation to relevant stakeholders with and outside the confederation using existing platforms and eensuring that all Oxfam external communication materials adhere to Oxfam’s branding guidelines and advise staff and partners on this.
• Regularly compiling, producing and distributing video recordings as part of research, situation reports, case studies, visits, campaigns, etc from all Oxfam programs in the country
• Initiate relationships with selected media organizations and individuals in the national Media Sector to facilitate timely and accurate reporting on Oxfam and partners work while minimizing risk of negative exposure/publicity.
• Initiate, manage and update channels of communication-Country website, COMPASS, Soical Media platforms to promote, market and spread awareness on Zimbabwe programme

Program Support & Capacity Building

• Monitors that the different stakeholders/networks/target groups receive appropriate information/communication on Oxfam operations.
• Develop and monitor a system for capturing and storing of essential Oxfam and partners knowledge in a manner that facilitates easy accessing, updating, and repackaging.
• Engage with programme teams and individuals to explore and enhance programme effectiveness through communications, including maximum utilization of platforms and social media. This may result in introduction of new activities in projects.
• Link with the regional communications team to ensure Oxfam Zimbabwe’s communication products are part of the regional communications processes.
• Ensure that women’s rights are profiled, protected and promoted in all internal & external materials, channels and communications;
• Develop, maintain, and communicate regularly a calendar of events for the OXFAM country Zimbabwe program, ensuring that managers are informed of such events including media and communication requirements;

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Essential Skills And Competence

• Academic degree in Communication, Media, Information Systems or other relevant area for this position
• Analytical skills and ability to think innovatively and practically to improve quality of communications.
• Demonstrated knowledge on Zimbabwe’s challenges in information dissemination.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and policies on information dissemination in Zimbabwe
• Ability to identify good media stories.
• News sense and sound political judgement
• Ability to tailor media output to fit with organisational objectives.
• Ability to understand complex issues and develop simple and accurate messages.
• Excellent knowledge of social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Google+;
• Fluency in English and ability to identify and generate compelling social media content in Zimbabwe.
• Superior writing and editing skills in English.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, be proactive and timely, can work under stress and in multi-cultural environment.
• A strong awareness and understanding of the Zimbabwe political context.

We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How To Apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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 post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About Us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A Thriving Diverse Oxfam

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To Do That

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.