Communications Officer

To plan and develop communication materials (e.g. brochures, advertisements, posters, newsletters and website).

Department                      Regional Manager

Location                             Lucknow

Level / Pay Band              L-4

Contract                             3 Years Fixed Term (extendable)

Reports To                         Media & Communications Manager

Key Responsibilities         

• To develop a regional communications strategy in line with the Oxfam India national communication strategy and ensure its implementation
• To act as the point person coordinating, providing advice and overseeing correct use of the Oxfam Brand throughout the region
• To act as the first point of contact for information with the media and to pro-actively plan a media visibility campaign in association with the Oxfam India national communications team.
• To act as the first point of contact for information and communications enquires and accompany field visits where necessary
• To provide communications support to fund-raising at the regional level and help in organising communications around development events
• To contribute to the corporate communication tools in the wider Oxfam family
• To support the Oxfam India regional staff in collating and editing reports, papers, briefing documents
• To ensure that information about India on the intranet and the internet site is updated on a regular basis
• Copywriting for Annual Report, newsletters, posters, brochures and flyers in coordination with Oxfam India country communications team
• Liaise with third party agencies for printing and other production purposes
• Provide support and advice to staff on communication visuals for training workshops and other materials
• Keep internet and intranet websites up to date by posting materials regularly.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications - Essential
• Functional Experience of 3 – 5 years in Development sector - Essential
• Excellent knowledge of English and Hindi both verbal and written.
• Experience of engaging with Hindi and English media and drafting press releases, organising press conferences and preparing communication material.
• Ability to gather information, collate and systematise for effective communication.
• Proficiency in layout, typography, design, printing techniques and graphics. Website design and management skills desirable.  
• Proven experience of using MS office application (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and desk-top publishing software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal support.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities and to develop action plans to achieve results.

Relocation     During the course of employment the post holder may be required to move base on a temporary or permanent basis to any workplace controlled by Oxfam India

Travel   Willingness to travel within country and abroad as required.

How to apply

• All applications should be sent to Vacancies@oxfamindia.org
• All applicants to put “Ref. Name of the Position”  as the subject line  
• Write a cover letter stating how do you meet the skills and qualifications required for this post and send us two articles that you have written one in Hindi and one in English
• All applications should have the covering letter and the CV as a single document , in a word format.