Development Trainee – Communication (TROSA)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a university degree in Communications, Development, English, or a related field?

Do you have experience in crafting compelling narratives, writing, and editing articles, case studies, and press releases?

Do you have experience in engaging with media partners and water governance stakeholders for influencing and advocacy?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

The primary purpose of this position is crafting compelling narratives, writing, and editing articles, case studies, and press releases, and executing a range of communication related tasks. The role will be crucial in shaping and disseminating project messages to various stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Development Trainee – Communication (TROSA) to join our communication team. As a Development Trainee, you will be responsible for writing and edit articles, blog posts, case studies, maintain strong relationship with media, development partners and relevant stakeholders and support to develop materials for events, programs and presentation.

Key Attributes

  • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
  • Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
  • Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam Bangladesh, to act as key contributor to Communications team to work with a group of passionate people who are specialists in their field and offers fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Location: Dhaka (with field visits as per requirement).

Job type: Fixed Term.

Salary & Benefits: As per Oxfam National E1 pay band with other benefits e.g. medical for spouse and children, contributory provident fund, gratuity, leave & insurance.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

How to apply:

  • Go to: for external applicants:
  • For internal applicants:
  • Search for the vacancy using the reference number INT9982 complete the online application process
  • Ensure you submit your application before midnight (GMT) on the closing date. Unless a different time is specified in the advert. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21 October 2023

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Together we save and rebuild lives in disasters. We help people build better lives for themselves. We speak out on the big issues that keep people poor, like inequality, discrimination against women and climate change. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can live  without poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of the international confederation Oxfam.