Africa – Digital Content Design Advisor

This is a 12-month mandate in one of the Oxfam offices in Africa (to be determined)

The mandate is under the “Equality in Action” Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP), which takes place in 14 countries and 3 regions over a seven-year period (2020-2027).

The VCP aims to increase the involvement of local partners in developing countries in inclusive, innovative, and sustainable development initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam's role is to support these organizations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalized people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam places the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of everything it does.

Here’s What Your Daily Life Will Look Like

In close collaboration with the Communication and Media team members of Oxfam in Africa (OiA), the advisor will:

• Strengthen the capacity of teams in the countries of the region on the digital component and content creation
• Monitor social networks
• Support the development of a digital strategy for OiA and advise on other visibility actions and tools
• Help implement a humanitarian digital content plan in times of crisis
• Support the creation of materials for social networks and the OiA website as well as proposing innovative multimedia content

For This Mandate You Must

• Master the Microsoft Office Suite
• Be fluent in English and French, spoken and written (required)
• Have experience in graphic design and visual creation as well as in managing social networks or as a videographer and/or photographer
• Have excellent knowledge of video editing software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Avid, etc.) and image editing software (Photoshop)
• Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent residence in Canada
• Possess an undergraduate or university degree in cinema, communications, graphic design, journalism, or relevant field

What We Offer

• A monthly amount for the rent
• $1,500 CAD per year/child for school fees
• Round trip airfare for the accompanying child(s)
• 20 vacation days and other leave
• Round trip airfare with 2 checked baggage
• 20% increase in the living allowance for one accompanying child (maximum of 2 children)
• $200 CAD for additional baggage
• Access to various courses (E-Learning, etc.)
• Advantageous medical insurance for you and the accompanying child(s)
• An enriching experience with a renowned and recognized organization
• A volunteer support program during your term and up to two months after your return to Canada
• Monthly allowance for your current expenses

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against any behavior that violates its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption, and fraud.

To do this, Oxfam will ensure recruiting people who demonstrate and embody the same values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis. It is possible that this posting ends before the posted date. Please do not wait until the deadline to apply.

If you are interested in the mandate, please send your application (CV and cover letter in English) by clicking on the button below.