Oxfam International’s Asia Regional Platform is seeking a Communications Coordinator, Rivers-Rights-Resilience: Remote Role, Apply by 22 May 2025,

Organization: Oxfam
Closing Date: 22 May 2025, 23:59 GMT
Contract Type: Fixed-term, until March 2027
Location: Flexible within any Asian country where Oxfam has a presence, ideally in one of South Asia’s program implementation countries.
Grade: One Oxfam Grade C2
Salary and Benefits: Aligned with Oxfam’s values and location-specific standards
Flexible Working: We encourage flexible work arrangements to support the development of Oxfam’s future.

About the Role

Oxfam International’s Asia Regional Platform is seeking a Communications Coordinator, Rivers-Rights-Resilience to support South Asian and Global Water Governance communications. This pivotal role involves developing and executing communication strategies that align with Oxfam’s program priorities, especially around inclusive governance of rivers and the empowerment of riparian communities. The successful candidate will lead advocacy, media relations, and policy communications efforts to amplify regional program goals. This role also provides strategic communication support to country teams and partners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality communications products and impactful regional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication Strategy Development: Create and implement communication strategies that promote Oxfam’s objectives in water governance, with a focus on inclusive river management and community rights.
• Media & Advocacy: Lead media outreach, advocacy efforts, and campaign communication, ensuring alignment with both Oxfam’s global objectives and regional priorities in South Asia.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and partners across the region, facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Capacity Building: Provide communications training and strategic advice to partners and country teams, building their skills and supporting their advocacy work.
• Quality Communications Products: Develop compelling, high-quality written materials and resources for regional and international audiences, from policy briefs to impact reports.
• Monitoring & Learning: Contribute to monitoring and learning initiatives, ensuring communications work supports Oxfam’s accountability and program effectiveness.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek a candidate with a passion for environmental issues, strong communication skills, and substantial experience in the media or public relations field, particularly in Asia. Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Educational Background: A degree or postgraduate qualification in Media and Communications, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Studies, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications, media, or public relations at the national, regional, or international level, particularly with environmental focus.
• Strategic Communications Expertise: Proven ability to develop and execute successful communication strategies, ideally related to environmental or social justice issues.
• Multilingual Skills: Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Assamese, Bangla, Dzongkha, Hindi, or Nepali.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience managing projects and collaborating with globally networked teams.
• Capacity Building: Experience training and supporting others in media or communications, helping them grow their skills.
• Time Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Oxfam’s transformative work in Asia, supporting efforts to combat inequality, empower women, and build community resilience. As part of the Oxfam team, you’ll be empowered to create meaningful change, with the chance to grow professionally in a dynamic, global organization committed to social justice.

Oxfam provides a supportive, flexible work environment, ensuring that every team member is equipped to succeed. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our success, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values and respects all individuals.

About Oxfam

Oxfam is an international movement working to end the injustice of poverty. We take on the inequality that keeps people poor, advocating for changes in systems that reinforce poverty. Our work spans humanitarian, development, and campaigning sectors, tackling issues like climate change, land rights, and gender discrimination. Oxfam operates in over 90 countries, collaborating with local communities to create lasting, positive change. Our approach is guided by our core values of empowerment, accountability, inclusiveness, courage, solidarity, and equality.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect all staff and volunteers to adhere to our code of conduct.

Diversity and Inclusion at Oxfam

We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment, promoting equality of opportunity, and ensuring diversity in our teams. We believe in creating a space where people from all backgrounds feel valued and supported. Oxfam encourages women professionals to apply for this role.

Safeguarding

Oxfam is dedicated to preventing any form of unwanted behavior, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the link provided below. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, including criminal and finance-related screenings.

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This job offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Asia region, advancing Oxfam’s mission and addressing critical challenges like climate change and river governance. If you are ready to contribute to positive social change and have the skills required, we encourage you to apply.

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