Job Description

DESCRIPTION: Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. We are working across regions in about 70 countries, with thousands of partners, and allies, supporting communities to build better lives for themselves, grow resilience and protect lives and livelihoods also in times of crisis.
Because we want lasting solutions, we fight the inequalities that keep people locked in poverty and injustice, we tackle not the symptoms but the systems, and we campaign for genuine, durable change.
The specific areas of work for Oxfam in Southern Africa include: Just Economies (JE); Gender Justice (GJ), Climate Justice (CJ) and Humanitarian Response.
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN INT10487
Oxfam is looking for a Media and Communications Intern to support the communications function, to 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. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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 ensuring 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
General:
• Responding promptly to general information requests
During the internship period, you are expected to demonstrate Oxfam's five core values:
Equality: We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.
Empowerment: We acknowledge and seek to expand people's agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.
Solidarity: We join hands, support, and collaborate across boundaries in working towards a just and sustainable world.
Inclusiveness: We embrace diversity and difference and value the perspectives and contributions of all people and communities in their fight against poverty and injustice.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our action and inaction and hold ourselves accountable to the people we work with and for.
Courage: We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes

Qualifications and Experience

What We Are Looking For:
Skills, Experience and attributes
• 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.

How to Apply

• HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals should apply using the following reference number INT10487 through the following link:
Internal Candidates:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/21241/description
External Candidates:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/21241/description

Our offer
At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.
Oxfam is committed to providing a competitive compensation package based on a 37.5-hour work week.
The closing date is Monday 01 July 2024.
Oxfam is an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
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. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks.

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