Oxford Programmes

Oxford Programme Openings

Are you passionate about fighting global poverty? Do you want to make a change for a better world? Then look no further!

Our remote programmes are work from home roles, weekly deadlines must be met, meetings will be held online and a weekly update of your progress submitted.

All positions are unpaid, but we work with schools to ensure university course credit is available, if applicable.

While the hiring process is incredibly competitive, we look for a diverse range of backgrounds. We’ve found no correlation between high grades and/or prestigious universities when it comes to determining who will have the biggest impact for the world’s poor. Our selection process focuses on finding great individuals, with a strong work ethic and passion for righting wrongs.

We respond to every application, reply to all queries and always notify you of the outcome of our interviews. Please add borgenproject.org to your list of safe email senders and check your spam/junk email folder to ensure you are receiving our communications. If you haven’t had a reply or have any difficulty applying, please email us at [email protected] and we will respond.

Current Oxford Programmes

Oxford Political Affairs Programmes

This is a part-time 12-hours per week, unpaid remote programme. The programme is for 12 weeks, however, if your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.
Responsibilities
  • Leading public and political outreach in your region.
  • Meet with local government.
  • Represent The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
  • Assist with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
  • Mobilise individuals to contact their government officials in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
  • As needed, speak to groups, classes and organisations.
  • Write letters of support for key programmes to political leaders, media and other groups.
Qualifications
  • Outstanding writing skills.
  • Self-starter who can produce great results with limited supervision.
  • Strong oral communication skills and ability to lead meetings and give speeches.
Start Date
  • New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.

To Apply: Please email your resume to [email protected].

Oxford Writer/Journalist Programmes

This is a part-time 12-hours per week, unpaid remote programme. The programme is for 12 weeks, however, if your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks. The selected candidate will be able to work from home and pick their own schedule, but must meet weekly deadlines. Articles submitted will appear on BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
Responsibilities
  • Write one article per week.
  • Research topics.
  • Assist with mobilizing efforts.
  • Assist with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
Qualifications
  • Strong research and writing skills. 
  • Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines with very little supervision. 
  • Experience writing SEO friendly content is helpful, but not required.
Start Date
  • New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.

To Apply: Please email your resume and 2 writing samples to [email protected].

Oxford Nonprofit Leadership Programmes

This is a part-time 12-hours per week, unpaid remote programme. The programme is for 12 weeks, however, if your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks. This role will give an insight into the key skills required to lead and develop a non-profit organisation.
Responsibilities
  • Advocacy: Meet with local government; represent The Borgen Project at various business; political and community events; mobilise individuals to contact their government officials in support of key poverty-reduction legislation; as needed, speak to groups, classes and organisations; write letters of support for key programmes to political leaders, media and other groups.
  • Fundraising Development: Learn how to fundraise (create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets). 
  • Recruitment: Update job postings; inform groups and classes of openings; introduction to recruitment platforms; and listening in to interviews.
  • Marketing and Promotion: Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast and digital media; and utilise social media and develop strategies for web-based messaging.
Qualifications
  • Self-starter who can produce great results with limited supervision.
  • Strong oral communication skills and ability to lead meetings and give speeches.
Start Date
  • New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.

To Apply: Please email your resume to [email protected].

Oxford Public Relations/Marketing Programmes

This is a part-time 12-hours per week, unpaid remote programme. The programme is for 12 weeks, however, if your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks. You will be involved in a variety of aspects of marketing and communications.
Responsibilities
  • Create a branding campaign.
  • Conduct an informal focus group and gather feedback for market research.
  • Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast and digital media.
  • Create and implement a fundraising strategy.
  • Plan, market and present at an informational meeting.
  • Utilise social media and develop strategies for web-based messaging.
  • Assist with The Borgen Project mobilising efforts.
Qualifications
  • Self-starter who can produce great results with limited supervision.
Start Date
  • New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.

To Apply: Please email your resume to [email protected].

Oxford Human Resources Programmes

This is a part-time 12-hours per week, unpaid remote programme. The programme is for 12 weeks, however, if your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.  This role will focus on international recruitment as well as teaching you the basics of HR Management, Recruiting & Selection and Staff Training & Development.
Responsibilities
  • Update job postings using various platforms (when applicable).
  • Inform groups and classes of openings.
  • Everyone who is part of the organisation assists the team with fundraising, 25-hours of this position is dedicated to creating and implementing a personal fundraising campaign.
  • Assist with mobilising efforts.
Qualifications
  • Self-starter who can produce great results with limited supervision.
Start Date
  • New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.

To Apply: Please email your resume to [email protected].