Intern (Public Facing) at Oxfam

Contract type: Fixed Term (6 Months)
Job Family: Public Engagement
Reporting to: Digital Campaigns Office

Job Purpose

• The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the campaign and advocacy work of Oxfam through digital platform, production of communication and advocacy materials and Voices of Food Security (VFS) partners’ coordination.
• Working closely with the Influencing Team and with guidance from the Digital Campaigns Officer, he/she will support the digital engagements of Oxfam and Oxfam’s programmes, and ensure increased visibility online and offline.
• The post holder will also assist the Digital Campaigns Officer in planning and delivery of public facing and advocacy events in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Primary Responsibilities:

• Working together with Programme/MEL Officers to develop Infographics of key Oxfam programmes outcomes
• Ensure increased visibility and strengthening of GROW campaign profile as well as Oxfam in Nigeria profile through digital mobilization and engagements
• Delivering digital media campaign report to the line manager
• Maintaining and updating of Oxfam and Oxfam’s programmes websites with relevant and up-to-date information
• Ensure the quality of Oxfam’s brand is maintained on communication materials for external use and in compliance with all branding requirements of Oxfam Global Identity
• Researching and developing contents for campaign materials, media publications, newsletters, blogs, bulletins and case studies
• Developing layouts for Oxfam’s publications, newsletters and other advocacy materials
• Work with programme team/carry out field visits to collate impact stories from beneficiaries
• Maintaining and updating stakeholders’ databases
• Support the IPE Team in initiating and follow up of advocacy to key stakeholders
• Support in ensuring that key influencing issues from resilience/livelihood and Right to be Heard programmes are captured, documented and shared with the line manager
• Support in planning visits, meetings, events and other engagements as required
• Support with proposal writings, workplan development, strategy development, etc.
• Support the programme unit with ICT for Development programming and proposals
• Other duties that may be assigned

Education, Experience and Competence
Essential:

• An active interest in international development and social justice, and in particular an interest and understanding of the issues that Oxfam campaigns on, especially GROW, Inequality and ENOUGH campaigns
• Experience of or involvement in delivery public facing events, including experience of creating management and logistic plans and post event analysis
• Some experience or involvement in delivering effective campaigns and/or knowledge of different campaigning approaches
• Experience in using social media
• Experience and good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be useful e.g. in communications, information management, social sciences.

Professional Skills:

• Good IT skills especially in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent social media skills
• Good graphics design skills
• Experience and ability in taking good pictures
• Experience in using publishing and layout software (like Adobe Indesign and MS Publisher) and photo software (like Adobe Photoshop)
• Good knowledge of website/content management system
• Able to complete projects to a high standard with minimum supervision

Personal attributes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Personable and enthusiastic
• Highly creative
• A lateral thinker with good analytical skills
• Organized with a attention to detail
• Able to take the initiative and work without close supervision
• Reliable and flexible
• Interested in learning and developing new skills
• Commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values