Communication, Media and Public Engagement Coordinator - Oxfam

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

Oxfam is a rights-based global development organisation with more than 82 years of experience in more than 80 countries worldwide. Oxfam’s mission is to end the injustice of poverty and inequality through systemic change and the advancement of political, economic, and social rights. Oxfam has been working in Ghana since 1986, managing programmes in economic and social justice, women’s rights and gender justice, social inclusion, and accountable governance.

Oxfam’s experience in Ghana and strong partnerships with Oxfam partner affiliates, government institutions, Ghanaian civil society organisations and communities support the delivery of active and innovative programmes and advocacy work seeking to improve the well-being of Ghanaians.  

The vision of the country strategy (2021-2026) is a just, equitable and sustainable society where those with power are accountable and citizens realise their rights. The long-term impact of the strategy will be achieved through structural and transformational change in three (3) thematic focus areas: Just Economy; Gender Justice and Social Inclusion; and Accountable Governance.

The main vehicles for programme delivery are designated projects funded by different donors. Among such initiatives is the DANIDA-funded four-year Strategic Partnership Initiative for Ghana and West Africa project through Oxfam Denmark. Built into the delivery are monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning frameworks for programmes and projects to help Oxfam in assessing progress toward the strategic ambitions and outcomes.

At Oxfam in Ghana, we tackle the root causes of social and economic inequalities and unaccountable power that violate human rights and drive poverty, injustice, and environmental destruction. We will achieve this by working with people and partners to address the systemic barriers that fuel inequality and poverty. We commit to acting as a safe, feminist and partner-led International NGO. We will work in contexts where we can have the greatest impact, channeling our resources to work in solidarity with allies and partners, to shape transformational programming and influencing at scale

Job Purpose

• To lead and coordinate communication, media, and public engagement to raise Oxfam in Ghana’s visibility and support programme influencing.
• Provide strategic direction and deliver communications, media, and behaviour-change activities that generate knowledge, evidence, and learning.
• Support the Country Director on internal and external communications and manage social media, branding, and production of Information, Education and Communication materials.
• Reporting to the Programmes and Policy Influencing Lead, the role will work closely with programme teams and partners to ensure timely supervision, follow-up, and reporting across programme areas, and to ensure that all communications adhere to Oxfam policies on visibility, safeguarding, safe programming, the code of conduct, and related procedures.

Required Skills or Experience

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with a passion for social and economic justice/equity,

• A strong professional qualification and background in journalism, development communications, media, or public relations.
• A strong background and a track record in building and maintaining strategic media relations, project management, media research and analysis for campaigns, advocacy and influencing work.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in journalism, communications or media required. Having bilingual skills (English and French) will be desirable and an added advantage.
• A detailed understanding of the functions of the print, radio, television, and online media landscape is critical. This can be experienced as a mid-level professional with a demonstrated record of achievement in media and communications for policy influencing and behaviour change.
• A master’s degree in a related field is required (development communication, communication studies or equivalent).  

The successful candidate will have a track record of significant, recent experience in leading the design and implementation of media and communications initiatives, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to articulate knowledge and ideas, and to influence and advocate clearly and convincingly.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of working independently and as a team player, motivating multi-disciplinary, geographically remote program teams and operations across locations. More details on the job requirements are in the job description. 

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