Oxfam Novib has been supporting the work of several civil society organizations in Somalia/land in the area of strengthening these organizations to be effective in implementing their mandates for and with the Somali people. Institutional capacity building, Civic and human rights education have been the key areas of Oxfam Novib’s support.
Closing date: 16 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Ref: COM-NRB090910.
National Position
Oxfam Novib, Nairobi is seeking to recruit a dynamic and genuinely motivated Humanitarian Programmes & Communications Assistant to work with us and with others towards creating a just world without poverty.
Purpose of the Job: To provide general programme and communications support to the Oxfam Novib Somalia Humanitarian Unit (The HUB). S/he collects and assists in the dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders and liaises with the team to ensure that there is an effective mechanism in place to get information from the partners on a regular basis and in such a manner as to enrich Oxfam Novib’s Programmes, communications and policy work.
Required skills and experience:
Closing date: 16 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Ref: COM-NRB090910.
National Position
Oxfam Novib, Nairobi is seeking to recruit a dynamic and genuinely motivated Humanitarian Programmes & Communications Assistant to work with us and with others towards creating a just world without poverty.
Purpose of the Job: To provide general programme and communications support to the Oxfam Novib Somalia Humanitarian Unit (The HUB). S/he collects and assists in the dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders and liaises with the team to ensure that there is an effective mechanism in place to get information from the partners on a regular basis and in such a manner as to enrich Oxfam Novib’s Programmes, communications and policy work.
Required skills and experience:
- Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent) in Social sciences, Development studies, Communications or related fields.
- At least two years experience in Humanitarian communications or media related fields.
- Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources and record/edit/summarize reports accurately as well as timely dissemination of information.
- Previous work within an NGO in a Humanitarian and Development context.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment and respects diversity. Good knowledge of Somalia and or similar context is a plus.
- Very good Computer skills with strong working knowledge of Windows office software and other IT functions.
- Excellent command in written and spoken English.
- Good presentation skills
- Interest in electronic and new media as well as graphics/visual communication
- Experience in developing maintaining and updating websites
- Ability to work under pressure, including frequent field travels across the region within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: As per the Oxfam Novib salary scale for national staff
Oxfam Novib is an equal-opportunity employer.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To apply:
Interested candidates should send in their applications not later than Thursday, 16th September 2010 including a motivational letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and/or Resume and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees to: vacancy@oxfamnovib.or.ke clearly indicate on the subject line ‘COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT’ REF: COM-NRB090910
Salary: As per the Oxfam Novib salary scale for national staff
Oxfam Novib is an equal-opportunity employer.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To apply:
Interested candidates should send in their applications not later than Thursday, 16th September 2010 including a motivational letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and/or Resume and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees to: vacancy@oxfamnovib.or.ke clearly indicate on the subject line ‘COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT’ REF: COM-NRB090910
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