Job Description

ABOUT US

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. This means that we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organisations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Oxfam Novib Somalia is looking for a Programme Assistant - Intern

Duty station: Mogadishu with frequent field travel 

Type of appointment: Internship - Oxfam Encourages Peaple with Disability

Contract duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Work schedule: Full-time

Reports to: Area Manager

Start date: As soon as possible

Deadline for applications: 15 October 2024

OXFAM PURPOSE: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Environment scanning using selected internet media – including social media to track humanitarian and development related news and updates.
• Prepare daily summary of environment scanning and share with the team.
• Assist Managers to prepare weekly/monthly situation updates. 
• Reading and familiarizing yourself with assigned projects related documents – including proposals, work plans, log-frames, report etc. for best of your knowledge.
• Specific humanitarian and resilience program support related tasks will be developed once the candidate is onboarded.

Experiences and Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in communication, information management, project management or any other relevant discipline in project management.
• Self-starter organized and attention to details.
• Effective communicator and interpersonal skill.
• Intermediate level of Reading, Writing and Speaking skill in English and Somali languages and good understanding of cultural practices
• Intermediate user of Windows Operating system, MS Office, and Internet Applications and popular social media platforms. 
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.

Skills Required

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