Job Opportunities at Oxfam Nigeria

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations (affiliates) networked together in 94 countries, as part of a global movement for change. Together we are working to achieve our vision of ‘a just world without poverty’ and to be a powerful partner in global and local communities of people connected for change. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: INGO Forum Communications Consultant

Location: Abuja, Nigeria with up to 30% travel to NE Nigeria
Fixed Term: 2 months with possibilities of extension

Job Purpose

• The Nigeria INGO Forum is looking for a prolific and talented communications consultant to write and produce various job posts, blog content and manage social media accounts, to expand our digital footprint, awareness, subscribers, and leads.
• This role requires a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and project management skills.
• The communications consultant will have extensive experience in the humanitarian and/or development sectors in Nigeria with a strong familiarity with the political terrain.
• In support to the INGO Forum and its current member organizations.
• S/he will possess a capacity to engage various stakeholder interests.
• At the same time, the consultant will need fluency in written and spoken English, along with experience in using the fill array of modem communications tools, including social media and on-line media channels.

Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, International Development or related technical field.
• Five years cognate eperience in, a similar role within an NGO (local or international), in a newspaper or research institution.
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted strategic documents.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.

Job Title: INGO Forum Field Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria with up to 20% travel to Abuja
Fixed Term: 2 months with possibilities of extension

Job Purpose

• The INGO Forum Field Manager will have extensive experience in the humanitarian and/or development sectors in Nigeria with a strong familiarity with the political tertain In support to the INGO Forum and it 20 current member organizations.
• S/he will serve as an information focal point linking Abuja coordination with up-to-date realities in the NE through proactive engagement with identified personnel and through employment of simplified streamlined information collection and sharing techniques.
• In collaboration with field managers of member organizations based in the NE, s/he will help facilitate action-oriented coordination discussions aml identit’ opportunties for improvement, both within INGOs and on behalf of other partners/stakeholders. As a main link between the INGO community and the Nigerian NGO community.
• S/he will actively engage with local NGOs to identify opportunities for collaboration and to build high-yielding partnership.

Experience and Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, International Development or related technical field.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role within an international humanitarian/development system.
• Experience in facilitating and coordinating meetings in high-pressure professional setting.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-pac.ed and offen demanding environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: vacancies-nigeria@oxfamnovib.nl

Note: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.


Deadline: 

Friday, 11th November, 2016.