Field Representative

Oxfam is a global development organisation working to fight hunger and poverty in more than 90 countries. Our vision is a world without poverty, where everyone can eat until they are full and are empowered to change their life situation. To reach this vision we work on multiple levels – through life-saving emergency responses, long-term development projects and international advocacy campaigns.

DESCRIPTION
Would you like to work for a fairer world without poverty? If you want to help people living in poverty and raise your voice against injustice, this important role could be for you.
 
YOUR MISSION
·      Recruit monthly donors from various neighborhoods in Stockholm and Malmö. We use the successful Face to Face fundraising method, used by a number of humanitarian organizations across the world.
·      Work in a team of fantastic people, who want to create positive change in the lives of the world’s most underprivileged sections of the population.
·      Be Oxfam’s representative in Swedish society
·      Positively influence people in Sweden about Oxfam’s work for people living in poverty and faced with natural calamities as well as conflicts in more than 90 countries in the world.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?
·      A fun and social job where you work in an international team and receive continuous coaching and support
·      1.5 hours of daily training and workshops to learn about the development issues around the world and Oxfam’s work
·      A chance to learn fundraising techniques, sales and communication alongside enjoyable teambuilding activities
·      A great opportunity to start a new career in humanitarian sector in Sweden
·      Weekly competitions and social activities
·      Salary: SEK 151 per hour, including holiday pay and unsociable hours. Possibility of fixed monthly salary and health/fitness allowance after 1.5 months of employment
·      Fulltime (32.5 hours) or part-time work, as agreed upon when commencing the employment

WHO ARE YOU?
·      You are a driven, empathetic, positive person with great verbal communication skills who likes to work in a team and wants to contribute to a better and fairer world
·      You think it’s fun to talk to people and inspire them for a humanitarian cause
·      You can express yourself in Swedish OR English without problem.
·      Previous work experience is not a prerequisite, but the following experience is an advantage:

• Experience working as a volunteer with non-profit organizations
• Experience with field fundraising or sales


HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please click “Ansök här”. Any questions regarding this position can be directed to arash.aeineh@oxfam.se.
 
Please note that we don’t accept any applications via email.


Last Application Date: 7th of February
Start Date: As agreed upon when commencing the employment.