COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA OFFICER – EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Closing date: 12 October 2026

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified.

Interviews: as per scheduled date

Location:  Nuwakot (with travel to other locations)

Contract: 6 Months (with possibility of extension)

One Oxfam Grade: D2

Salary and benefits: As per national pay scale

Oxfam has been working in Nepal for over 40 years. We implement programmes through three interrelated thematic priorities - Climate and Water, Gender Justice, and Humanitarian and DRM to respond to the intersectional and multidimensional nature of inequalities and injustices that perpetuate poverty in the lives of women, marginalized, vulnerable people and communities.

The Role

The role connects programme evidence and humanitarian response with strategic communications, turning field-level results and organisational expertise into compelling evidence, stories and propositions. Lead media and communications functions for humanitarian response, ensuring timely and impactful storytelling that captures community experiences, response achievements, and emerging needs. The position will closely liase with Media and Communications Coordinator, Oxfam in Nepal.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who has the following experience, knowledge and competencies.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, development studies, social work or a related field.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in humanitarian communications, media, communications, public relations or marketing, preferably with a civil society or humanitarian organisation.
• Proven ability to gather, analyse and organise information and translate it into clear and compelling communications for different audiences.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Nepali, with strong skills in writing and editing articles, stories and other communications materials.
• Good skills in photography, videography, digital content and basic design, with the ability to produce or coordinate multimedia content.
• Experience in media engagement, developing media contacts and supporting spokespersons with key messages, briefings and interviews.

What we offer

This role will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam by working closely with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field of Gender, WASH and Water Governance, Humanitarian and DRM and so forth along with the national and international training and development opportunities. Our offer consists of fair pay and competitive benefits package. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment.

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. Please click in APPLY for the application.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified.