Oxfam is a world-wide development
organization that mobilizes the power of people against poverty.
Oxfam is seeking a Media Lead (Nigeria Emergency) Our program is
focused on economic livelihood, gender justice, govemance and
humanitarian work with a stronger focus on influencing the power
dynamics that create poverty and inequality.
Oxfam is expanding its humanitarian
response and advocacy capacity, and an Abuja-based media lead
is required to complement this effort. The primary goal for
this position is to increase the public profile of this crisis
intemationally, in order to mobilize donors and build public
awareness.
Job
Title: Media Lead (Nigeria
Emergency)
Job Location: Nigeria
Objectives
Lead and coordinate all aspects of
Oxfam’s media and communications work for Nigeria concerning
Oxfam’s humanitarian support, complementing and feeding into
Oxfam’s Rights in Crisis campaign. Identify and develop key
media moments and media angles that support policy goals and
campaigns strategy
Establish close links with–and deliver
coverage in-international media covering Nigeria and West
Africa, with particular attention given to influential media
from Oxfam affiliate and donor countries Research, develop,
and facilitate media trips Regularly update and pitch key
media targets Conduct on- and off-the-record media
briefings.
Arrange production of multimedia materials
,photos, videos, stories} for external use
Coordinate and supporltbe work of story gatherers in
the humanitarian team Edit, expedite sign-off, and
disseminate communications materials
Work with others including the Nigeria advocacy
manager, humanitarian program manager, country director, and
managing affiliate humanitarian and advocacy team (in The
Hague) to develop strategic messages and targets
Expected outcomes/output Human stories of the crisis,
focused on humanitarian support and the work of Oxfam
published in key international media Communications materials
that captivatingly show
Requirements
Significant practical experience in intemational media
and communications-preferably in Nigeria and/or in emergency
response situations
Excellent analytical skills to assess media risks and
opportunities
An undecstanding of the role of gender and diversity in
humanitarian context, and a demonstrable commamentto
incorporating this into your work
Experience working with intemational teams with a wide
variety of cuttural contexts and ways of working
English language fluency (speaking, reading,
writing)
A keen eye for visual storytelling, including
photography and/or videography skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to travel at short notice to often
difficult circumstances
Experience working in an extremely demanding.
high-stress environment with pronounced sensitivities
How To Apply:
If you are interested in this position,
please send a motivational letter and cunriculum vitae in English
language to The
Recruiter vacancies-nigeria@oxfamnovib.nl not
later than March 12, 2015.
Enquiries should be directed to Doris
Nwankwo
Email: doris.nwankwo@oxfamnovib.nl
Applications sent to the
enquiry e-mail will be disqualified.
Deadline: 14th March, 2015