Closing date: 30 September 2021 @ 23:59 BST/EAT
Interviews: October 2021
Location: Nairobi/Addis Ababa or any other country in Africa in which Oxfam has an office (subject to being able to establish a contract of employment with hosting Oxfam affiliate)
Contract: Two-year Fixed Term Contract
One Oxfam Grade: C1
Salary and benefits: National terms, in line with Oxfam values and subject to location**
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 above-mentioned locations. 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, job share, part-time or compressed hours
*The Role
Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a Just Economies and Inequality Lead. The role is part of Oxfam’s Pan Africa Program Influencing team (PAP) that connects with various advocacy and campaign efforts across the continent but also contributes to Oxfam’s Global campaign objectives. The role arises from an understanding that the economic models and structure of Africa’s economies (even more post COVID-19), is characterised by injustices, unsustainability, exploitation, and exclusion which breeds structural inequalities.
The incumbent contributes significantly to the ongoing power analyses and strategic direction of Oxfam’s work around Just Economies (for people and the planet) and Inequality Campaign in Africa; and leads aspects of it at the continental and international level. H/She ensures an integrated approach and connectedness (synergy) of all our work including cross-campaigns (ways of working and coordination) and initiate program development and fundraising opportunities; and connects them with the wider PAP management and other internal (PAP, regions, countries, OI, Affiliates) and external (donors, partners, allies, CS movements) stakeholders in such a way as to maximise resource acquisition and efficient and impactful delivery.
Please see full Job Description for further details
*Who we’re looking for:
An individual with demonstrable experience with building and implementing dynamic campaigns. advocacy and influencing strategies that have led to national and/or regional change in Africa with multi-year work experience in one or more countries/regions in Africa. The ideal candidate should have strong understanding of principles for successful influencing of political and private sector targets in Africa. The Lead must have the ability to build relationships within and outside the organisation, engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to increase influence and impact, experience of working with and/or within civil society alliances and more importantly provision of leadership and management. If you have self-awareness, understanding and commitment to Oxfam values and principles, you are the individual we are looking for:
What we offer
This role gives an opportunity to work as part of Oxfam’s Pan Africa programme Team which exists to realise the vision of a self-reliant Africa that is just, more equal, peaceful, democratic and responds to the rights and development needs of its people. The post holder will contribute to a self-reliant Africa by strengthening analysis and generating knowledge and influence for just economic models, policies and practices, Climate Justice and sustainable food systems, Gender justice and Women’s rights and Accountable and Inclusive Governance systems. The role gives an individual a better understanding and appreciation of the important work done by Oxfam employees every day to continue fighting injustice around the world. 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 to providing a flexible, supportive, 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 more than 90 countries.
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. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
How to apply:
How to apply
Please follow the Link and upload an up to date CV and a cover letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the Job Description
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.