Consultant Writer: Packaging and Updating Oxfam Anticipatory Action (AA) Modules

Oxfam International; Eastern Samar; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading global NGO is seeking a Consultant Writer to update Anticipatory Action modules in the Philippines. The role involves reviewing existing materials, incorporating the latest initiatives, and ensuring content is user-friendly and accessible for training and advocacy. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong writing skills, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to inclusivity and gender mainstreaming. This is an opportunity to significantly impact disaster risk management policies and practices in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills to produce user-friendly training modules.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of gender issues in development.
• Ability to package content for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Review and update existing Anticipatory Action modules.
• Integrate GEDSI perspectives into module content.
• Coordinate with staff and partners for validating content.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Gender mainstreaming

Strong writing skills

Program management

Job description

Position titleConsultant Writer: Packaging and Updating Oxfam Anticipatory Action (AA) ModulesDescriptionOxfam Pilipinas has been at the forefront of Anticipatory Action programming since 2017, beginning with the B‑READY project in Eastern Samar, followed by SUPPA and SHARPER in 2019, SUPREME BARMM in 2022, and the health sector AA study in 2025. Oxfam also contributed to the passage of the Philippine Imminent Disaster Law (RA 12287) in 2025, institutionalizing AA in national disaster risk management policy.These milestones have generated a wealth of knowledge, tools, and lessons that need to be consolidated into updated AA modules. The modules will serve as reference materials for training, advocacy, and program design, ensuring that Oxfam and partners continue to lead in advancing AA practice, localization, GEDSI integration, and policy influence.ResponsibilitiesThe Consultant Writer will:* Review existing AA modules and related documentation (training guides, reports, case studies, policy briefs).* Update content to reflect the latest Oxfam AA initiatives (B‑READY, SUPPA, SHARPER, SUPREME BARMM, health sector AA study, RA 12287).* Package modules into clear, user‑friendly formats suitable for training, advocacy, and partner engagement.* Integrate GEDSI perspectives and localization practices into module content.* Ensure consistency of language, style, and structure across all modules.* Coordinate with Oxfam Pilipinas staff and partners to validate content and incorporate feedback.* Produce final versions of updated modules ready for dissemination and use.* Ability to demonstrate collective leadership, program management, 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 and diversity for all aspects of development work.* Commitment to Oxfam’s feminist principles and safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam and its partners are as safe as possible.* **Equality -** We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.* **Empowerment -**We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.* **Solidarity -** We join hands, support, and collaborate in working towards a just and sustainable world.* **Inclusiveness** – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.* **Accountability** – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions* **Courage -**We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causesJob LocationPhilippines