JOB PURPOSE: To maximise the impact of Oxfam's development programmes, humanitarian interventions and advocacy efforts on issues that Oxfam works on Pakistan. Also in case of a humanitarian crisis, by developing and delivering effective media and communication strategies and products, particularly with the national and international media.

Skills and Competence

• Good knowledge of local and national media environments and experience in working with media either as a journalist or press officer. (E)
• Excellent knowledge of media relations and communication approaches, tools and issues (E)
• Good facilitation, influencing and persuasive skills, with ability to build strong, credible relationships and to communicate and transfer information to a wide audience (E)
• Strong writing skills, preferably with a history of writing for media. (E)
• Excellent communication skills, in written and verbal English and Urdu. (E)
• Good knowledge of international media is an asset. (D)
• Photography and film-making skills desirable (D)
• Strong skills in using social media for communications (E)
• Creative and designing skills in terms of developing effective communications material (D)

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Applications close: 29 September 2012