Advocacy and Media Officer - Oxfam GB Makassar

WHO WE ARE
Working with over 1,000 partners in more than 70 countries, Oxfam is a
global organisation that aims to overcome poverty and suffering. We’re
proud of the differences we’re making everyday, with our long-term
programmes of development, as well as essential emergency relief.
Currently, a key area of our work is aimed at alleviating suffering in
Aceh and Nias, Indonesia caused by the recent Tsunami and earthquake that
left over 170,000 dead and 2 million homeless. Here, we work closely with
local communities to support and accelerate the area’s recovery.

Advocacy and Media Officer (based in Makassar)

The job purpose of this position is to manage implementation of Building
Opportunities Project in Tunda Island, to lead advocacy in national
levels, and to assist project and area in media advocacy.

We are looking for a candidate with minimum three years of experience in
advocacy of livelihoods related issues in district and national levels,
strong knowledge about government policy such as small island development,
food, and fishery policies. Had proven experience to implement project in
village level, have networking capacities, and proven experience to
develop media for advocacy.

TO APPLY
We’re committed to actively achieving positive outcomes in all of our
work. If you share this belief and have the strength of character to meet
the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal
fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.
You can apply at makasar@oxfam.org.uk

Closing date: 27 May 2008.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. For more detail about our
work, log onto www.oxfam.org.uk


Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Only selected candidates will be contacted for interview
Your application letter and CV should be in English

Please forward this advertisement to your colleagues which you think will
qualified for the position.


Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering.

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Registered office: Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2JY.
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