For Oxfam Pilipinas

Philippine Nationals Only

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

About Oxfam Pilipinas

We seek lasting change. We at Oxfam Pilipinas dream and work for a future where Filipinos are free from poverty. For more than 30 years, serving in a country where close to 27 million now live in poverty, we have relied on the power of people to carry out programs designed to achieve our shared vision. Central to our strategy is working with partners to transform the unequal power relations, structures, norms, and values that cause poverty and inequality, including gender-based violence and injustice.

We strive to apply a feminist lens to all our analyses and actions. We seek to save lives, provide access to services, and reduce the impact of disasters, particularly on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We belong to the larger Oxfam family of over 20 organizations networked with partners and grassroots communities in all corners of the globe. We are part of a global movement for genuine change, seeking to rid the world of the scourge of poverty, with gender justice at the core of what we do.

Job Purpose

The two (2) Policy Advocacy and Communications (PAC) Interns shall support the implementation of Oxfam Pilipinas’ PAC unit’s campaigns and communications plan.

What we are looking for:  SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES:

Essential

• Pursuing a degree in communication/development communications, multimedia arts, public relations, advertising, and other relevant subjects such as international development, gender studies, or related discipline.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Filipino or other local language.
• Experience in producing multimedia products or materials including but not limited to primers, brochures, social media posts, posters, and banners (provide link to sample works)
• Knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) or Canva
• Proficient in using applications such as Microsoft apps such as Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to handle different social media platforms
• Endorsed by the internship coordinator or university professor.

Desirable

• Experience working with humanitarian, women’s rights, or civil society organizations or communications or media companies.
• Familiarity with any of the key topics related to gender justice, climate, biodiversity, environment and management of natural resources, peace, and economic development issues is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a highly developed ability to work in multicultural settings and with community groups of varying backgrounds.

Other:

This post will be Manila-based (or work from home, depending on the negotiation with the line manager), with regular travel to field sites and occasional international travel as delegated.

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate gender-sensitivity and feminist principles, collective leadership, program management, sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, and commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about applying feminist principles/ gender sensitivity, social inclusion, diversity, and flexibility in all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies and feminist principles to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organizational Values:

• Equality -  We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.

• Empowerment - We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.

• Solidarity -  We join hands, support, and collaborate in working towards a just and sustainable world.

• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions

• Courage - We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Write compelling social media content, media releases, and advisories
• Produces multimedia content or design materials to communicate results and achievements of Oxfam Pilipinas and its partners
• Monitor social media and quad-media engagement and update the shared tracker
• Participate in brainstorming meetings and regular calls with the team and partners
• Provide technical support for meetings and activities
• Perform other tasks necessary to implement the campaigns and communications strategies

Contract Length: April 2025 – July 2025

Your commitment to Oxfam

• Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles

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 promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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.

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

How to apply

You can submit your application by clicking the "Apply Now" button or by directly sending your Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Intent in a single file to ophrecruitment@oxfam.org.ph. Please use the email subject format: Position You Are Applying for - Surname, First Name.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

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.