Mexico: Communications Volunteer
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013
Reporting to: Regional Information and Communications Officer
SALARY: Volunteer basis (However a daily amount will be paid to cover food and transport fees of 165 MXN per day, for working more than 5 hours a day)
START DATE: Immediate
Hours/Days: Flexible
OXFAM OVERVIEW: To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering.
As a volunteer, your gift of time, skills and experience will extend Oxfam's capacity to overcome poverty and suffering. By doing so it is Oxfam's aim that volunteers gain satisfaction from this partnership and that the relationship is one of mutual benefit.
Volunteers play a vital role in Oxfam’s fight against poverty. The hard work and dedication of our volunteers enables Oxfam to work with partners and poor communities in more than 70 countries worldwide to reshape our world for the better. It is Oxfam’s belief that one person can make a big difference. Learn more
Terms of Reference:
- Supporting brand change in the Regional Centre and in the region.
- Design of internal communication products: Adverts for Human Resources, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning, and other areas.
- Support the coordination of translations.
- Support in the coordination of corporate communication tools: magazines, newsletter, blog, etc.
- Experience, Interests, Attributes
- Experience with HTML editors and coding knowledge.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, InDesign and Photoshop.
- Multimedia and website management skills are highly desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in **English and Spanish**.
- Proactive and able to work on your own initiative.
- Innovative and creative.
What can Oxfam offer me?
- Advice and support
- Experience
- Your expenses reimbursed so you will not be out of pocket whilst working for Oxfam
How to apply:
Send your CV and a cover letter in English to Eréndira Fortanel at efortanel@oxfam.org.uk
Candidates should indicate their willingness to work under the conditions of volunteer defined here, along with the period and hours in which they can work. This includes working in and travelling to Polanco, Mexico City
Successful candidates will be selected for interview on a first-come basis
