JORDAN – Communication and Media Advisor

Mandate duration: 6 months Start date: As soon as possible

This is a 6-month mandate in Amman-Jordan.

The mandate stems from the Equality in Action Voluntary Cooperation Program (PCV), which is being rolled out in 12 countries and 3 regions over an eight-year period (2020-2028). The PCV aims to increase the involvement of local partner organizations in countries of intervention in inclusive, innovative and sustainable initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam’s role is to support these organizations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalized people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam puts the rights of women, girls and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what your daily life will look like:

In close collaboration with Oxfam’s in-country team members and partners, your mandate will be to:

• Support partners in the development of strategic communication and outreach strategies/action plans.
• Support partners on how to develop communication performance indicators, tracking, and reporting tools for existing and planned projects and activities.
• Develop capacity of partners in Strategic Communication and Outreach Development.
• Create compelling, creative, and engaging visual storytelling products to show the daily realities and raise the voices of the people we work with, particularly disadvantage groups.
• Identify and manage risks, develop reactive lines, update key messages and advise on how to use media strategically in a sensitive environment.

An overview of our PARTNERS: Our local Jordanian partners encompass a diverse range of impactful organizations dedicated to various facets of development and empowerment. INJAZ inspires and prepares youth for productive futures through educational programs in entrepreneurship, employability, and financial literacy. Phenix promotes economic and social justice through research, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives. JOHUD, one of Jordan’s oldest and largest development organizations, enhances quality of life via programs in education, health, environment, and economic empowerment. Leaders of Tomorrow fosters civic engagement and social entrepreneurship among youth, while the Justice Center for Legal Aid ensures access to justice for vulnerable populations through free legal services. Forearms of Change empowers marginalized communities with social, economic, and educational programs, and IDARE promotes active citizenship and democratic engagement among young Jordanians. Together, these partners contribute significantly to the sustainable development and social welfare of Jordanian society.

For this mandate you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada;
• Have university degree in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, or other relevant fields;
• Have 5 years of relevant experience, working either for an NGO or in journalism. With experience in writing media products including press releases, media reactions, opinion pieces, Q&As, talking points, key messages, case studies, factsheets/briefings.. etc;
• Have knowledge in audiovisual production, including filmmaking, podcasting, and photography;
• Have a good knowledge of the socio-political context in the Middle East;
• Have good communication and facilitation skills;
• Be fluent in English spoken and written (required); Arabic is an asset;
• Master the Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer:

• Monthly allowance for living expenses;
• Monthly amount for rent;
• Round trip flight with 2 checked luggage;
• Advantageous medical insurance;
• A volunteer support program during your mandate and up to two months after your return to Canada;
• Days of vacation and other holidays;
• Access to various training courses (E-Learning, etc.);
• A rewarding experience with a well-known and recognized organization.

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against any behavior that violates its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption and fraud. To do this, Oxfam will ensure recruiting people who demonstrate and embody the same values.