Poverty & Economic Development Full-time

Strategic Communications Advisor

Oxfam

Posted

Jun 04, 2026

Location

Kenya

Type

Full-time

Deadline

⏰ Jun 17, 2026

Mission

What you will drive

  • Shape and deliver strategic communications that amplify the Director's voice and strengthen Oxfam's public profile on inequality, poverty, and social justice.
  • Draft compelling content, manage the Director's media presence, and support crisis communications.
  • Coordinate high-impact engagements for the Director at global summits and media appearances, aligned with Oxfam's strategic goals.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role amplifies African perspectives in global debates on inequality and social justice, helping turn bold ideas into real influence for equality and justice across the continent.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Strong track record in media, public engagement, and influencing; excellent writing and editing skills with sharp news sense.
  • Ability to translate complex policy issues into compelling messages for high-level audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills to build relationships across diverse contexts (governments, civil society, international partners).
  • Highly organized, thrives in fast-paced environments, and able to manage multiple priorities. Fluency in English required; French and Portuguese advantageous.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Fair compensation package based on a 36-hour work week. Flexible working arrangements available. Opportunity to shape Oxfam's voice on critical issues and develop your career in a global movement committed to decolonizing development and feminist leadership.

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Oxfam is a global movement working together to end the injustice of poverty, tackling inequality that keeps people poor. Oxfam in Africa is a continental platform working with partners to create a more equal Africa by challenging power structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice.