- Closing date: September 5th 2021 @ 19:00 EDT
- Interviews: TBC
- Location: Based in New York City, New York
- Contract: Open Ended, part time 3 days a week (21.6 hours)
- Salary and benefits: $32,579.00 gross per annum (3 days/21.6 hours)
Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the US. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location.
Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you, for example home working and flexible hours.
The Role
Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a highly organized and dynamic administrator for our New York office.
As a core part of our small New York based team, you would be working closely with the Head of Office to provide day to day administrative support, with the ultimate aim of supporting the increase of Oxfam’s influence and impact on policy-making and practice within the United Nations system. Supporting collaboration among Oxfam countries, regions and affiliates to strengthen Oxfam’s lobbying and campaigning in New York on conflict and humanitarian crises.
Who we're looking for
You need to have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience in a similar type of environment. To have demonstrated flexibility and ability to work under pressure. You will have an ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting, with credibility, tact, and diplomacy. You will need excellent written and oral communication skills, outstanding time management and good project management abilities.
Please see the full job description for further details.
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference supporting Oxfam’s influencing and representation in the UN Headquarters. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career. Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 20 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in around 90 countries.
The Oxfam International Secretariat is currently headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Oxford, Washington DC, New York, Brussels, Geneva, and a liaison office with the Africa Union in Addis Ababa.
All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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.
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. Please note that Oxfam International participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. Under this scheme, if you have been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization on any misconduct history in accordance with the terms of the scheme. For scheme details please click here
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
How to apply:
To view the job description and for information on how to apply please see the Oxfam International Website here.