Advocacy and Campaigns Manager

Job posted by: Oxfam GB - UK - Fri, 22 Apr 2016

Job Details:

Organisation: Oxfam GB - UK

Deadline Mon, 9 May 2016

Job type: Contract

Location: Sudan

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Please not, as applications were considered on a rolling basis, this position has been filled.

Oxfam South Sudan is looking for an experienced Advocacy and Campaigns Manager to provide strategic leadership for the programme’s Advocacy and Campaigns team to promote Oxfam’s work in the country and to engage and influence stakeholders on priority issues.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the country programme’s Senior Management Team, contributing to the overall leadership and management of the programme. The high profile, senior role will lead the development of strategic plans and provide analysis on developments of humanitarian, conflict-related and development issues in South Sudan, identify key strategic objectives for influencing and how best to convey Oxfam’s position and messages through advocacy, media and communications.  The role will work closely with regional and HQ teams, aligning programme activity with global campaigns, and will represent Oxfam in various advocacy and campaign platforms and coordination mechanisms in country.

 

To be successful you will need to have significant experience in the areas of advocacy, policy and media work with a good understanding of humanitarian environments. You will be a skilled communicator with ability to influence at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.  You will have the ability to effectively manage a team, bringing together policy, media and communications staff to work towards shared objectives. You will have the enthusiasm, drive and passion to effectively convey Oxfam’s message. The ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment and a good understanding of and experience in fast-paced and difficult contexts will be essential for this role. 

 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so interviews may be organised before the closing date of the posted job.

 

 



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