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

Do you have University/ institute degree in either: public health, medical, pharmacy community development, education, engineering ?

Do you have 2 years’ experience in either Development or Humanitarian sector in hygiene promotion or distribution program?

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

The Role:

Oxfam Syria is looking for PHP Assistant

• To support the PHP Officer and the WASH team leader in assessing the needs of most affected population and in the delivery of timely and adequately hygiene awareness and distribution of WASH NFIs, with ensuring appropriate partner and community involvement in the design and delivery of PHP activities and interventions.
• To support in development of IEC materials and behaviour change communication to address the urgent public health risks
• Promoting healthy hygiene practices among the affected communities applying community engagement approach and the agreed safe programming measures throughout the project lifecycle
• PHP assistant will be working in the field most of time (about 90%). Will provide day to day support and follow up on the PHP activities in targeted communities

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:

•    Minimum University/ institute degree and experience in either: public health, medical, pharmacy community development, education, engineering or other relevant domains. 
•    Academic or professional qualifications are essential. 
•    At least 2 years’ experience in either Development or Humanitarian sector in hygiene promotion or distribution program is essential 
 
ESSENTIAL  
•    Sound judgement 
•    Listening 
•    Decisiveness
•    Self-Awareness 
In addition: 
•    Experience in designing IEC (Information, Education and Communication) materials and interactive learning tools 
•    Strong communication and coordination skills. 
•    Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of different groups of the community. 
•    Good, solid report writing skills 
•    Good competency in Microsoft Office applications  
•    Good competency in Photoshop, illustrator, or other design software.
•    Good written and spoken English and Arabic is essential 
•    Take responsibility for own work and make decisions on routine matters without close supervision 
•    Good organizational and work planning skills 
•    Able to set priorities and multi-task in dealing with job requirements. 
•    Detail oriented and good record keeper 
•    Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
•    Proactively assume more responsibility and/or more difficult areas of work in agreement with line manager.  
•    Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working 
•    Ability to quickly understand local cultural and customary norms 
•    Capacity to travel if needed

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.

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.