For Oxfam Pilipinas

Philippine Nationals Only

This is an urgent recruitment and applications will be reviewed as we receive them.

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.

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

Essential 

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Development Studies, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Graphic Design or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, communications, stakeholder engagement, partnership and fundraising support, business development, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing reports, presentations, correspondence, and communications materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and online collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desired

• Experience working with NGOs, social enterprises, foundations, or development organizations.
• Familiarity with CSR, ESG, sponsorship, and philanthropy initiatives in the Philippines.
• Experience supporting fundraising, sponsorship acquisition, lead generation, donor engagement, or corporate partnerships.
• Experience in communications, social media, content production, events management, or public engagement campaigns.
• Existing network within the corporate or development sector.

Skills

• Strong project coordination, administrative, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership-building, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and documentation skills, with the ability to develop presentations, communications materials, and project reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), design software, and online collaboration platforms; familiarity with Canva, social media platforms, and database or tracker management is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, maintain attention to detail, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies 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

The Project Support Assistant will provide essential coordination and comm support and communications to the Partnerships and Business Development Team for the implementation of the public fundraising pilot initiative. The role will assist in project implementation specific to stakeholder engagement, sponsorship outreach, content and communications production.

1. Sponsorship and Partnership Engagement Support
   • Assist in research and mapping of potential corporate sponsors, partners, donors, and in-kind contributors.
   • Assist in preparing sponsorship and partnership materials, including presentations, letters, briefing notes, and proposals.
   • Support in coordinating meetings and follow-up communications with prospective partners and sponsors.
   • Update partnership opportunities tracker and support in consolidating sponsorship outreach records.

2. Communications and Content Production Support
   • Support the development and production of communications materials and campaign assets in coordination with the third-party service provider and communications unit.
   • Support in gathering content which may include interviews, testimonials, and documentation activities.
   • Edit and package content for both internal and external channels.

3. Digital and Media Support
   • Assist in maintaining Oxfam Pilipinas’ website and social media platforms about the public fundraising pilot.
   • Support in monitoring and analyzing digital performance using analytics tools (e.g. Meta Insights).
   • Assist in media engagement and press events, including drafting press releases, media advisories, and backgrounders.

4. Project Coordination
   • Provide administrative and logistical support for PFR events.
   • Support the timely delivery of project reports and documentation.

Contract Length: Fixed term (Six months) and willing to start immediately.

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

Application must include a curriculum vitae with a maximum of 3 pages and letter of intent in a single file, stating relevant skills and willingness to undertake the task.

Applicants may also submit their applications to ophrecruitment@oxfam.org.ph. Please use the email subject format: Position Applied For - Surname, First Name.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening check.