Chad – Communications advisor

his is a four-month assignment based in Ndjamena, involving travel to the field

As part of its mission, Oxfam is committed to promoting the well-being of children, young people, women and men. Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy towards any behaviour that breaches its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption and fraud. To this end, Oxfam will ensure that it recruits candidates who share the organisation’s values and expects all those already working within the organisation to share and embody this commitment.

CONTEXT

Oxfam-Québec is implementing the Voluntary Cooperation Programme (VCP) entitled ‘Equality in Action’ in close collaboration with Oxfam teams in the countries of intervention. This programme will run over an eight-year period (2020–2028) in around ten countries across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.

The VCP aims to enhance the performance of local partner organisations in the countries of intervention through the implementation of inclusive, innovative and sustainable initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam’s role is to support civil society organisations (CSOs) working with the most vulnerable and marginalised people so that they can claim and exercise their rights. The knowledge, skills and expertise of qualified volunteers will be utilised through short- and long-term placements with local partner organisations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with Oxfam team members in the country of operation, the adviser will be responsible for:

• Documenting good practices and lessons learnt from projects in the mission, including fostering a culture of learning.
• Strengthen teams’ capacity in drafting one-pagers, creating content, writing success stories, drafting abstracts, and compiling testimonials (life stories, advocacy reports) to document the project’s successes in Chad.
• Provide technical support to Oxfam Chad’s national partners in establishing a robust and self-sustaining follow-up communication plan.
• Support local CSOs in structuring their own communications to strengthen their legitimacy and access to funding.
• Share and embody Oxfam’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy for any behaviour contrary to the code of conduct, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, intimidation, lack of integrity, corruption and fraud.
• Contribute to development efforts in Canada during and after the assignment by helping to promote the programme, projects, partners, etc. through testimonials, personal stories, photos, quotes, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required
• Master’s degree in Development Communication, International Relations and Advocacy, or any other relevant field (political science, social sciences, etc.).
• At least three (03) years’ experience in supervising and/or implementing communication activities with national or international non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
• Proven skills in developing grant proposals.
• Good understanding of NGO funding mechanisms with significant experience in managing partnerships with national and international donors.
• Experience in facilitating training workshops, in capacity building for partners, and in designing/adapting training tools in line with gender strategy
• Experience in international development (an asset)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaborative platforms (MS Teams, Zoom).
• Fluency in French required; English an asset

CONDITIONS

• Monthly allowance for living expenses;
• A monthly rent allowance;
• Return flight ticket with 2 pieces of checked luggage;
• Comprehensive medical insurance;
• A volunteer support programme during your placement and for up to one month after your return to Canada;
• Holiday entitlement and other leave;
• Access to various training courses (e-learning, etc.).
• A rewarding experience with a renowned and respected organisation.

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy towards any behaviour that breaches its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption and fraud.

To this end, Oxfam will ensure it recruits people who demonstrate and embody the same values.