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Developement JobsCash Learning Partnership (CaLP) Information & Communications Officer (INT0214)Title: Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) Information & Communications Officer (INT0214) Priority will be given to Oxfam GB staff at risk of redundancy Contract Length: Fixed Term until 30 September 2014 with the possibility of an extension Closing Date: 13 Feb 2014 About the Team:The Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) is an interagency partnership that promotes the appropriate use of cash transfer programming in emergencies through capacity building, evidence based research and advocacy. Founded in 2006, the CaLP has grown significantly in the past several years and currently includes 14 staff members in headquarters and three regional offices. The CaLP has a steering committee of five member agencies: Save the Children, Action Against Hunger, Norwegian Refugee Council, The British Red Cross and Oxfam GB. The CaLP team is accountable to the Steering Committee but is line managed by Oxfam GB. The CaLP Information and Communication Officer will be Oxford based, and will be accountable to the CaLP Advocacy Coordinator. The CaLP Information and Communications Officer post will be hosted by the food security and livelihoods team in the Humanitarian Department in Oxfam GB, though the Information and Communication Officer will work directly within the CaLP team. The humanitarian food security and livelihoods team works in multiple ways to save lives and livelihoods. These range from directly responding to humanitarian disasters to developing programme strategies and guidelines; from analysing the impact of food crises on poor populations to helping develop and disseminate key advocacy messages. About the Job: As CaLP Information and Communications Officer, you will develop the CaLP communications strategy, manage CaLP communications activities such as identifying and developing appropriate communication materials for a variety of internal and external stakeholders, act as the focal point for communication of innovation, lessons learned and success stories to the wider humanitarian sector, contribute evidence and materials for development and implementation of the advocacy strategy, oversee the development of the Cash Atlas and action the data collection strategy, plan and manage hublot replica implementation of dissemination strategies for CaLP materials (including research, training materials, etc). About You: We are looking for individuals with the following skills and competence: Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French. Substantial experience of working in a communications role, preferably in a humanitarian or development context. Experience at producing various types of written communication, particularly PowerPoint, one-page memos, 10-page case studies, amongst others. Excellent interpersonal skills, together with the ability to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities. Ability to articulate complex and sometimes competing ideas and experiences simply. Good multi-tasking and prioritising skills with proven project management and time management skills. Ability to provide creative and innovative advice on communications specific matters. Evidence of sound judgement and proven decision making capability working with significant levels of autonomy. Ability to work both in a team and independently; ability to take initiative and respond to a wide variety of demands relating to the CaLP work. Good influencing and negotiating skills, and an ability to lead and develop others. Desirable Written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and/or Arabic. Geographic Information System skills. source:http://www.oxfam.org.uk ................. Other Jobs: Head+of+Financial+Management - Oxfam Consortium+Programme+Finance+Manager Head of Corporate Planning Reporting ~ ngoportal 07/02/2014 |
