Media & Communication Team Lead at Oxfam

The Role

• Oxfam International’s Africa Platform is looking for a Media and Communication team Lead who will provide strategic media, communication, and social media advice to senior-level staff at Oxfam in Africa level in the development of plans, matters of brand risk, crisis communication and to maximise communications impact.
• This role will profile Oxfam’s work at different media and in wider communications to support Oxfam’s public engagement including fundraising and campaign goal

 We are  looking for a person with

• Qualification in media studies or journalism.
• At least 7 years’ experience as a journalist or media specialist
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and other languages particularly French are highly desirable.
• Exceptional multi-media and story-gathering skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects
• Ability to represent the organisation in high-profile and high-pressured external environments
• Proven ability in strategic thinking and leadership
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving