ADVOCACY COORDINATOR (1988)

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

Do you have a Bachelor’s (BA) Degree from a recognized university/college in Journalism, Government, Sociology, or International relations?

Do you have experience in Relevant policy, advocacy, or campaigning experience of 5-7 years, preferably in an international NGO out of which 2 years should ideally be supervisory/managerial experience?

Do you have experience in Understanding and expertise in the use of media and communications in advocacy and influence programmes?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

The Advocacy Coordinator will support the core objectives of this refugee leadership project by coordinating the influencing and advocacy components of this project with national-level stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include supporting and coordinating amongst the concerned federal government departments and supporting the advocacy capacities of RLOs and RLGs.S/he will lead engagement for this project as well as advocacy-related events and workshops, while also coordinating the participation of RLOs, RLGs, and LNGOs in different national as well as regional/global level events. national-level campaigning and media

Oxfam GB is looking for:

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:

possess a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Government, Sociology, International Relations, or related fields, 5-7 years of relevant policy, advocacy, or campaigning experience preferably in an international NGO, expertise in media and communications, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Amharic, a deep commitment to Oxfam’s values and principles, knowledge of humanitarian leadership and NGO roles, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to provide specialist advice and training, simplify complex issues, promote diversity, and be willing to travel including to medium/high-risk areas.

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. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

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 that might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements that candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage.

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.