This is a 12-month mandate in San Salvador, El Salvador
The mandate is under the Equality in Action Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP), which takes place in 12 countries and 3 regions over an eight-year period (2020-2028).
The VCP aims to increase the involvement of local partners in developing countries in inclusive, innovative, and sustainable development initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam’s role is to support these organizations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalized people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam places the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of everything we do.
Here’s what your daily life will look like:
In close collaboration with Oxfam’s in-country team members and partner organizations, your mandate will be to:
- Develop and implement an internal and external communication strategy for the PCV partner organizations, including effective coordination with strategic partners;
- Design and deliver training sessions on communication and advocacy to strengthen political influence capacities;
- Strengthen partners’ digital security by implementing preventive and protective measures against potential risks;
- Support the development and dissemination of audiovisual and digital training materials on gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence;
For this mandate you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada;
- Have university degree in communication, journalism, graphic design, or any other relevant field;
- Have at least three years of experience related to the mandate;
- Be fluent in Spanish, spoken and written (required);
- Master the Office suite.
What we offer:
- Monthly allowance for living expenses;
- 20% increase in the allowance per accompanying child (maximum of 2 children)
- 1,500$ CAD per year/per child for school fees
- Monthly housing allowance;
- Round trip flight with 2 checked luggage;
- Round trip flight for accompanying child(ren).
- 200$ CAD for additional luggage;
- Advantageous medical insurance for you and the accompanying child(ren);
- A volunteer support program during your mandate and up to two months after the end of your mandate;
- 20 days of vacation and other holidays;
- Access to various training courses (E-Learning, etc.);
- A rewarding experience with a well-known and recognized organization.
— Version en español —
El Salvador – Consejero(a) en Comunicación
Se trata de un mandato de 12 meses en San Salvador, El Salvador.
El mandato es parte del Programa de Cooperación Voluntaria (PCV) de Igualdad en Acción, que se ejecuta en 12 países y 3 regiones durante un período de ocho años (2020-2028).
The PCV aims to increase the participation of local partners in the countries where it operates through inclusive, innovative, and sustainable initiatives that promote gender equality. Oxfam’s role is to support these organizations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalized people, so they can claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam puts the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable and marginalized people at the heart of everything it does.
This is what their daily life will be like:
Working closely with Oxfam’s country team members and partners, their mandate will consist of:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive internal and external communication strategy for the PCV Strengthening Committee, including effective coordination with partner organizations;
- Design and facilitate training processes in spokesperson and communication for political advocacy;
- Strengthen the digital security of partners by implementing protection and risk prevention measures;
- Advising on the development and dissemination of audiovisual materials and digital training on economic empowerment, gender, protection and prevention of gender violence;
For this mandate you must:
- To be a Canadian citizen or to have permanent resident status in Canada;
- Possess a university degree in communication, journalism, graphic design or any other relevant field;
- Have at least 3 years of experience related to the mandate;
- Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish (mandatory);
- Have excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office.
What we offer:
- A monthly subsistence allowance for basic expenses;
- 20% increase in allowance for each accompanying child (maximum of 2 children)
- $1,500 CAD per year/per child for school expenses
- A monthly housing allowance;
- Round trip plane ticket with 2 checked bags;
- Round-trip plane ticket for each accompanying child
- $200 CAD for additional baggage;
- Advantageous health insurance for you and your accompanying child(ren);
- A support program during his term and up to two months after the end of his term;
- 20 days of vacation and other non-working days;
- Access to various training courses (E-Learning, etc.);
- An enriching experience in a prestigious and renowned organization.
How to apply
Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against any behavior that violates its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption and fraud.
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. It is possible that this posting ends before the posted date. Please do not wait until the deadline to apply.
If you are interested in the mandate, please send your application (CV and cover letter in the working language of the country: Spanish) by clicking here.
— Spanish version —
Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against behaviors that violate its code of conduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and sexual abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption and fraud.
To achieve this, Oxfam will ensure that it recruits people who demonstrate and embody the same values.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We accept applications on a rolling basis. The position may close before the stated date. Please do not wait until the deadline to apply. If you are interested in the position, please submit your application (resume and cover letter) in the country’s language – Spanish – by clicking on this link .