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.
The team
Reporting to the Head of EU Advocacy Office, this post will be part of the Oxfam International EU Advocacy team which is mostly based in Brussels, Belgium. The team focuses on the European Union institutions, primarily the European Commission, Council and Parliament, advocating for sustainable, inclusive, and accountable programming and policies, as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The team also acts as a service hub for the Oxfam Confederation, supporting country offices and partners to engage with the EU in Brussels, the OECD in Paris and in countries (EU Delegations), as well as coordinating efforts amongst European affiliates regarding European & aid policies.
The role
This post is the target manager for the OECD and leads the policy and advocacy on aid and development finance targeting the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC). The post also provides key support to (Southern) country-level influencing on aid and development finance. The post focuses specifically on the quantity and quality of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and the link with issues that Oxfam campaigns on, including inequality, tax, private sector, migration and climate.
The person
Do you have a demonstrable understanding of the OECD and its processes?
Do you have a track record in planning and implementation of influencing strategies, with an ability to develop and lead others to deliver strategic outputs?
Have you delivered policy and advocacy results in an international context?
If so then we would love to hear from you.
In addition, you will be a proven self-starter, with well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible and sensitive in demanding situations. You will have experience in the development sector, preferably on aid and finance for development. You will be able to demonstrate successful working relationships with colleagues and civil society partners across multi-cultural environments. Excellent level of written and spoken English and a very good level of written and spoken French are also important for the success of this role
Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam International Secretariat needs to
- Live by our feminist principles and values of Inclusion, Accountability, Empowerment, Courage, Solidarity, and Equality
- Ensure you commit to our Organizational attributes (including adhering to the Code of Conduct)
- Demonstrate the following behavioural competencies:- Self-Awareness, Systems Thinking, Influencing, and Enabling.
For more information about the role and requirements, please download a full job description from the link below
What we offer
This is an opportunity to expand your current experience into an international level at Oxfam, and 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
Location: Paris, France. Candidates must already possess and be able to maintain the right to work in France. Unfortunately due to the contracting model offered for this particular position, Oxfam is not able to support a work permit on this occasion.
Contract type: Two year fixed term, with possibility of extension. Full time (36 hours/week)
How to apply:
Please click on the ‘apply for job’ button to submit your application on the link below.
https://www.redseasearch.com/job/oecd-policy-lead/
For this role, kindly submit an MS Word version of your CV and a cover letter detailing your motivation and how your skills and experience align with the essential criteria. Please name your submitted files with the following reference: OI_OECDPL
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.