Oxfam Novib Job in Kenya.

Oxfam Novib Job in Kenya.
Oxfam Novib is looking for a Oxfam International Media Lead Somalia who, together with us and many others, wants to work towards creating a just world without poverty.

Oxfam International Media Lead Somalia based in Nairobi

Oxfam Novib’s headquarters is based in The Hague, The Netherlands. In order to lead, co-ordinate and implement our humanitarian work and to carry out our Oxfam International’s lead role in a selected number of countries, we have 6 field offices. This post will be based in the Nairobi regional office.

Purpose of the job
To lead and co-ordinate the media & communications function for Oxfam Novib (ON) and Oxfam International (OI) activities related to all our interventions in Somalia.

Closing date: 05 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Main tasks and responsibilities
* To develop, on the basis of knowledge of relevant local and international development and conflict environments, the OI media policy and specific media and communication products and to advise in identifying new media angles’;
* To take a lead in and contribute to achieving quality, efficiency and impact of Oxfam media and communication efforts in the region and internationally by liaising regularly with other OI affiliates, taking into consideration potential OI brand risks;
* To act as a key member of the OI Somalia Country Team group and pro-actively feed into decisions on policy / strategy / media;
* To review and verify facts in policy and media documents produced by ON and other OI affiliates as needed;
* To pro-actively identify, meet, establish and cultivate relationships with key media and other relevant external contacts, and to compile and maintain contacts and general data bases in close coordination with others;
* In consultation with the line Manager in Nairobi and the Regional Manager at HQ, act as a public spokesperson by liaising with media and other external parties and give interviews;
* To lead on strengthening, via capacity building and information sharing, the ability of OI counterparts to provide materials to advance the aims of the Somalia media strategy;
* To produce documents, such as press release and bi-weekly situation reports to inform relevant OI structures of all relevant aspects of OI’s work in the country/region as well as briefs on the current context within which the programme is working.

Job requirements
* University degree in a relevant area;
* At least five to eight years experience in a high profile media & communications related position – preferably in a related field;
* Experience with developing of and leading on the implementation of media strategies;
* Ability to prioritize and analyze complex information and present it to people in an accessible way;
* Proven leadership skills; negotiation skills, ability to influence others and promote joint action; in possession of a dynamic personality.
* Experience with the development of training programmes in media and communication work is desirable;
* Knowledge of and experience with working in relation to conflict environments;
* Knowledge of Somalia while not a must, is highly desirable;
* Knowledge of and/or interest in humanitarian programmes, as well as a commitment to Oxfam Novib’s mission and vision;
* Willingness to travel regularly, in particular to Somalia/land (if security allows) and to HQ The Hague and/or other key affiliates;
* English proficiency is required for this position.

Terms and Conditions
* The employee will be contracted by Oxfam Novib according to Dutch labour legislation and additional allowances and insurances will be arranged;
* Fulltime contract for one year (with possibility of extension);
* Starting date 1 January 2011;
* Salary according to Oxfam Novib salary scale 9, a minimum of € 2,562.- and a maximum of € 3,941.- gross per month on the basis of a 36 hours working week.

How to apply
Send your application in writing including a motivation and a curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number 5-3000 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl before October 5, 2010.