Job Description

The Intern will support Oxfam America’s (OUS) recently launched aGILE initiative through providing support in various research, communications and planning and coordination of the various aGILE team activities.

DURATION: Six months (with the possibility of extension) - 20 - 35 hours per week

SALARY - $17.00 an hour

BACKGROUND

aGILE is a new initiative launched by OUS and it is one of the core program that Oxfam America is committed to implement as part of the (Oxfam America 2030 Strategy Framework). aGILE is an innovation lab for co-creating and scaling up solutions for the world’s greatest inequality challenges with partner organizations, people movements, universities, and think thanks around the globe. We are also a platform for connecting and amplifying the needs of those we serve with the knowledge, resources, and power of our growing ecosystem.

As a rights-based, research-driven humanitarian and development organization, working with partners in over sixty countries, Oxfam is uniquely placed to challenge and shine a spotlight on the human decisions and policies that often exacerbate rather than end poverty and inequality. Through advocacy, programming and campaigning with partners, Oxfam can contribute to change, often through linking local and global influencing agendas. Oxfam is committed to expediting gender equality and puts gender justice at the heart of all that we do.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern position is hosted by Oxfam America’s aGILE Team, part of the Global Partnerships & Impact Division. The intern will work in support of the aGILE team in various tasks as per the guidance and tasks to be assigned by the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and Global Innovation Lead (GIL).

The main areas of responsibilities of the Intern incudes but not limited to are:

• Support various research for aGILE – including who is who, latest in social innovation and support partnership and advisory group set up and its animation.
• Support aGILE comms strategy – in consultation with CIO, GIL and close collaboration with Public Engagement (PE) division (or external vendor) support aGILE team, including designing a dedicated aGILE page on Oxfams’s website, social media platforms.
• Regularly update information for aGILE on Oxfam website and social media platforms.
• Support aGILE presentation development and news round up, both for internal and external purposes.
• Support aGILE team internal planning and coordination, including help streamline aGILE’s process & management.
• Support any other tasks as assigned by CIO and GIL.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION

• Position should involve approximately 20 to 35 hours a week.
• Follow Oxfam ways of working, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform all duties appropriately for a multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Become familiar with and committed to Oxfam America’s mission and goals as well as feminist principles and safeguarding policies.
• Support, mentoring, and access to the team will assure this internship helps the person selected to develop their professional and personal aspirations.

Qualifications

Must be a current student pursuing a higher education degree, or recent graduate, in public relation, media, communications, innovation, international relations, public policy, environmental science, social sciences (urban /rural development, business management, economics, sociology) or related field.

The candidate should be passionate about human centered storytelling. Some experience in public communication, media for social impact is a plus. The candidate must also have some experience in engaging various audiences to move them to take action. Finally, the candidate must also be able to conduct some desk research and engage with various stakeholders in a constructive manner to advance aGILE’s strategic agenda.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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