Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

• Have you led the development and implementation of policy advocacy strategies, including power mapping, stakeholder analysis, and advocacy action plans?
• Do you have experience producing high quality policy briefs, position papers, and communication materials for advocacy and influencing work?
• Have you managed or organized advocacy events, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities at local or national levels?
• Do you have experience developing and executing communication plans, including creating IEC materials, success stories, and social media content to support advocacy goals?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam GB seeks a dynamic and experienced Policy Advocacy and Communication (PAC) Coordinator to lead strategic influencing and communication efforts across its Iraq programme. This pivotal role focuses on driving policy change, amplifying community voices, and ensuring coherent advocacy and communication initiatives that align with Oxfam’s mission for economic, gender, and climate justice.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• A university degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in public relations, communications, and advocacy experience working with NGOs /INGOs, out of which 3 years specifically in developing and producing policy-oriented content in Iraq.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge on Iraq social, and political and economic context.
• Good understanding of communication, development, humanitarian, gender and rights-based approaches.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and confidence in working with people from a diverse range of countries and cultures.
• Fluency in Arabic, and English. Kurdish is an advantage.
• Self-motivated and able to independently solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with various teams in country and internationally. 
• Track record in similar positions and leading the design and implementation of activities relevant to the job description, including developing advocacy, writing policy briefs and reports, developing campaign strategies, influencing work and designing IEC material.

Initiative and drive to achieve results.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.