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Purpose:
This position has the overall responsibility to lead and coordinate the media and communication functions for Oxfam’s work on Egypt related to Oxfam’s branding, programming and advocacy work in the country.
Job Purpose – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Technical
- To develop, on the basis of the Oxfam international media strategy and knowledge of relevant local and international developments, and in consultation with other Oxfam affiliates, the Oxfam media policy, strategies and action plans for Egypt and specific media and communication products;
- To advice Country Director and relevant staff on media and communication work, assist in drafting talking points and other materials to the media;
- To proactively identify, meet, establish and cultivate relationships with key local and international media and other relevant external contacts, and compile and maintain contacts and general data bases;
- To contribute to achieving quality, efficiency and impact of the Oxfam media and communication efforts in the Egypt, taking into consideration potential Oxfam brand risks;
- To write press releases, statements, stories, and other media/communications material for public use;
- To provide creative insight to identify and seize viable media angles and opportunities;
- To review and verify facts in policy and media documents produced by Oxfam affiliates as needed;
Leadership
- In close coordination with the Programs team, to support the development of the necessary media and communication materials, talking points and other relevant communications material.
- In close coordination with the Business Development and Funding Coordinator and Programs Leads, to contribute to the preparing of specific reports, impact stories, articles, photos and other visibility materials on Oxfam activities in Egypt;
- To lead and coordinate the updating and management of content in both English and Arabic on the Oxfam Egypt Country profile on the website, as well as other social media accounts.
- To facilitate the ability of Oxfam’s partners to work effectively with the media and communication, by organizing capacity building, strategy and information sharing sessions, as well as giving support when needed, in developing their communication plans and communication materials;
Administration
- To ensure/contribute to the production of monthly newsletters to inform relevant Oxfam structures of all relevant aspects of Oxfam work in Egypt as well as briefings on the current context within which the Oxfam programme is working;
- To ensure updated information and knowledge on the latest developments in the country related to the development context and provide periodical progress reports of the international and national Oxfam media and advocacy work and others as required;
- To ensure/contribute to the production of accurate and timely reports of Oxfam Egypt; and to ensure various data, policy and media documents are archived appropriately.
Other
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women’s rights.
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
Organizational Values:
- Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
- Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
- Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
This job description may be modified in accordance with the activities or the evolution of operational needs.