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

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like saving lives, governance and peace building, education, land rights and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

The Role

Oxfam has been working in South Sudan since 1983. Our Programmatic Strategy concentrates on saving lives, Resilient Livelihoods, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance and Active Citizenship through a full spectrum platform that includes humanitarian response, recovery and resilience, long term development and policy and advocacy. Oxfam currently operates via six area field offices in South Sudan. (It also works in partnership with several national organisations and community groups.

The Role:

Job Responsibility #1: Media Management and External Communication (30%)

• Develop and disseminate press releases, media briefs, and internal and external communication materials on Oxfam’s work in South Sudan.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with local, national, and international media outlets.
• Coordinate media interviews with Oxfam staff, partners, and community members where appropriate.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage related to humanitarian, development, and gender issues in South Sudan.
• Support crisis communication and rapid media responses when required.
• Manage and regularly update Oxfam South Sudan’s social media platforms.
• Produce engaging multimedia content including photos, short videos, infographics, captions, and stories.
• Track and analyze social media engagement and recommend improvements.
• Ensure consistency of branding, tone, and messaging across all communication platforms.

Job Responsibility #2: Evidence-Based Advocacy and Campaigns (30%)

• Work closely with the Program Quality, Accountability, Learning & Influencing (PQAI)Team to translate field evidence into compelling advocacy products.
• Collaborate with Humanitarian and Development teams to generate communication materials based on lessons learned from programming.
• Contribute to the development of advocacy campaigns, including messaging, visuals, and storytelling.
• Support national and global Oxfam campaigns with context-specific content from South Sudan.
• Document case studies that demonstrate impact, challenges, and lessons learned for advocacy purposes.
• Collaborate with the line manager, programme teams, field teams, and partners to support the development and implementation of communications and media strategies.
• Support capacity strengthening of local partners in policy, advocacy, and campaigning.

Job Responsibility #3: Strategy Development and Implementation (15%)

• Support the development and implementation of influencing, advocacy, and communications strategies on humanitarian and conflict-related issues in South Sudan.
• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize humanitarian and social developments and share updates through SitReps, briefing notes, media products, and internal communications.
• Contribute to the development of policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy messaging on emerging crises.
• During emergencies, support rapid assessment of advocacy and communication risks and opportunities and contribute to action planning.
• Work closely with Oxfam colleagues and civil society partners to ensure timely sharing of information for national, regional, and global advocacy.
• Support the planning and delivery of advocacy, media, and public engagement activities in South Sudan

Job Responsibility #4: Field Documentation and Storytelling (15%)

• Conduct regular field visits to document success stories, photos, videos, and beneficiary testimonies.
• Engage with communities in an ethical, respectful, and gender-sensitive manner when collecting stories.
• Produce high-quality human-interest stories, photo essays, and case studies for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain a well-organized digital archive of photos, videos, and stories.

Job Responsibility #5: Reporting and Internal Communication (10%)

• Support programme teams with documentation for reports, proposals, and learning products.
• Contribute communication inputs to donor reports and internal knowledge materials.
• Prepare periodic communication updates for senior management and Oxfam regional and global teams.
• Work closely with Program Quality to ensure communications learning informs programme improvement.

What we are looking for: Oxfam South Sudanese is looking for qualified National  to fill up  the role of Media and Campaigns Officer to be base in Juba. 

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Experience working with humanitarian NGOs or international organizations.

Knowledge of South Sudan context and humanitarian landscape.

Experience in campaign communication and advocacy.

We offer:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in communications, media, or advocacy within humanitarian or development context.
• Strong writing skills in English; knowledge of Arabic and local languages is an advantage.
• Experience managing social media platforms professionally.
• Experience in field documentation, storytelling, photography, or videography, and editing skills.
• Understanding of humanitarian principles and gender sensitivity.
• Knowledge of tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other programs for designing visually engaging materials
• Experience of using digital camera and professional media tools.
• Proven previous experience in research, monitoring and evaluation.

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.