This is a 12-month mandate based in Tunisia in Sidi-Bouzid, with travels to Kasserine.

The mandate is part of the Equality in Action Voluntary Cooperation Programme (PCV), which is being rolled out in 12 countries and 3 regions over an eight-year period (2020-2028). The PCV aims to increase the involvement of local partners in the countries of intervention in inclusive, innovative and sustainable initiatives that will advance gender equality. Oxfam's role is to support these organisations, working with the most vulnerable and marginalised people, to claim and exercise their rights. Oxfam puts the rights of women, girls and vulnerable and marginalised people at the heart of all its actions.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

In close collaboration with the Oxfam VCP Programme Manager in Tunisia and partner organisations ATAC and ADFR, the advisor will be responsible for:

• Support organisations in developing an effective and tailored communication strategy.
• Assist organisations in implementing a communication action plan aligned with their strategic organisational objectives.
• Build the teams’ capacity in various aspects of communication: internal/external, tailoring messages to audiences, media relations, implementing the strategy across various media, and integrating communication into projects and strategic objectives.
• Implement communication initiatives and activities to support the associations.

To be eligible for this mandate, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• Hold a university degree in communication, advocacy or any other relevant field;
• Have at least two years’ relevant professional experience in an NGO or in international cooperation, including training in adult education;
• Be able to adapt to an uncertain and changing environment and have a high tolerance for uncertainty;
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Be fluent in spoken and written French (mandatory). Fluency in Arabic would be an asset.

What we offer:

• Monthly allowance for your living expenses;
• Bonus of 20% of the living allowance for an accompanying child (maximum of 2 children);
• $1,500 CAD per year/per child for schooling;
• A monthly amount for rent;
• Return airfare with 2 checked bags;
• Return airfare for accompanying child(ren);
• $200 CAD for additional baggage;
• Comprehensive medical insurance for you and accompanying child(ren);
• A support programme for volunteers during your assignment and up to two months after your return to Canada;
• 20 days of holidays and other leave;
• Access to various training courses (e-learning, etc.);
• An enriching experience with a renowned and recognised organisation.

Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that goes against its Code of Conduct, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, corruption, and fraud.

Oxfam is committed to recruiting individuals who demonstrate and embody these same values.