Vacancy title:
Communications Officer-(ICSP)- INT10075
Jobs at:
OxfamDeadline of this Job:
Friday, December 15 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Oxfam in Zambia recently got funding for improving Socio-Economic Status for Women, Youth and Marginalized Groups’ project under Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership (ICSP) for A Better World 2023-2027 programme. We have the following vacancies under this project:
• Eligibility: You must be a Zambian National
• Contract Type: Fixed Term (2 years, renewable)
• Salary: competitive and negotiable within the salary ranges depending on experience, skills and competencies. These roles offer scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.
• Location: Lusaka with some travel in Zambia and the region
• One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty. Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
• As a confederation, our values are Accountability, Empowerment and Inclusiveness.
• Empowerment: Everyone, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can be a catalyst for change.
• Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
• Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
Background
• Oxfam started working in southern Africa in the 1980s. Since then, we have implemented both development and humanitarian programmes to support practical and innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty.
• We work with local stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the root causes which keep people in poverty. Oxfam is currently collaborating with the Government, international and local CSOs, UN Agencies and other stakeholders.
• Oxfam envisions Southern Africa free of extreme inequality and injustice; a society where citizens and particularly women across all age groups claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities and can influence decisions that affect their lives. Our programs aim to promote women’s rights, good governance and accountability, resilient livelihoods, as well as enhance preparedness, reduce vulnerability to disaster and ensure an effective response to humanitarian crises.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education:
Job application procedure
• To view the full job profiles, skills, knowledge and experience required for each role, please go to www.oxfam.org.uk using the INT numbers indicated on each position above.
• Closing date: Friday 15th December 2023
• Only short listed candidates will be invited for interviews.
• Oxfam is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
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