Oxfam Africans Act 4 Africa Crusader Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Africans Act 4 Africa (AA4A) - Oxfam

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Type: Fixed term (18 months)
Level: Global
Salary: From GBP. 25,596, net per annum

Oxfam is one of the world’s leading International Humanitarian Agencies, assisting people affected by poverty, natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) region ¡s the largest region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries including.

Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

The ‘Africans Act 4 Africa’ campaign was launched in August 2011 during the food crisis in the Horn and the objective of the campaign was to call on African

governments to provide support - at least US$.50 million in emergency funds - for the food crisis in the Horn of Africa. Its social media campaign signed off more than 12 Pan African networks.

Oxfam is now seeking to bring on board a passionate crusader to revamp the campaign in view of the different crises in the region especially conflict and food security and most importantly, to spin it off to a vibrant, independent campaign.

• You will have practical and demonstrated experience and a record of developing extraordinary business plans. 
• You will need to be creative at and have experience in fundraising, networking and relationship building and be given to strategic thinking. 
• You will be expected to come on board with a rich background in grass-root activism, spin-off success stories and an in-depth understanding of the African context. 
• You will work autonomously as you influence, motivate and negotiate both internally and externally. 
• You will be required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition to being able to speak and write in French. 
• You will be digitally savvy with experience in using digital technology and social media for high impact campaigning while at the same time maintaining balance with traditional media.

Are you the one we are looking for?

Please read the full job description and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online atwww.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using 1NT0625

Closing Date: 7 July 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those who had applied earlier need not apply.

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