Communications and Media Lead

Closing date: 31st May 2022

Location: The location is flexible within any Asian country where Oxfam has presence and can establish employment contract

Contract: Fixed term contract until March 2024

One Oxfam Grade: C1 National

Salary and benefits: in line with Oxfam values and according to location

Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the location of the role. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location.

Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you

The Role

Oxfam International – Asia Regional Platform is looking for a Communication and Media Lead who provides strategic and technical leadership to Oxfam’s media and communications work in the region (using all platforms including digital and social media) ensuring delivery of high-quality media coverage of Oxfam’s advocacy and campaigns, development, and humanitarian work in Asia to support Oxfam’s public engagement including campaign and fundraising goals.

Who we’re looking for

Communication and Media lead with at least 7 years of working experience in the media or in the public relations / communications fields at national, regional or international level with specific experience in Asia, demonstrated by a track record of success and achievement in media and communications work and a degree or post graduate qualification in media, communications, sociology, digital marketing, or social change related disciplines. S/he should have excellent written and verbal communications skills, fluency in English essential, with the ability to communicate complicated issues with clarity and simplicity, often to short deadlines

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in OI Asia Regional Platform*,* to act as a key contributor to Oxfam’s media and communications work in the region. 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 fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment

About us

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

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, 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 our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion and representation within our organization. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group [including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins], religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.

Our commitment to safeguarding

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.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization 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.

Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.