Closing date: 5 February 2023 @23:59 GMT
Location: Asia where Oxfam has a presence and can establish an employment contract
Contract: Fixed term until March 2025
One Oxfam Grade: C1
Salary and benefits: in line with Oxfam values and according to location
Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the location of the role. 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
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The Role
Oxfam International Regional Platform -Asia is looking for aRegional Feminist LHL Advisor who supports in building strong feminist local humanitarian leadership across the region anchored in country and programmatic investments, the continuing process of learning and engaging with a wider network of stakeholders especially women’s rights organizations (WROs), and further exploring innovative ways of strengthening and building new forms of partnerships. This role will work with country teams, affiliates and WROs to embed Oxfam’s philosophy and strategy of LHL and through a commitment to feminist approach to local humanitarian leadership. Oxfam’s portfolio of work in Asia is transforming to a more diversified portfolio and the postholder is expected to adopt a ‘networked way of working’ to ensure maximum impact.
Who we’re looking for
A Regional Feminist LHL Advisor with Masters or equivalent degree in Development Studies or similar subjects or substantive years of work experience that provide strong knowledge in the field. S/he should have at least 5 years’ experience of humanitarian response and/or development work, especially gender and development and/or women’s rights, sufficient to develop significant expertise in the practical implementation of theoretical knowledge and at least 2 years’ partnership management with demonstrated experience in connecting with local civil society organizations in particular and a sound understanding of engagement with governments
What we offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in Oxfam Asia Regional Platform, to act as key contributor to Programme Strategy and Impact team in Asia. 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 21 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.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion and representation within our organization. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group [including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins], religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.
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
To Apply, please go to the link below:
https://recruitment.oxfam.org/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=6Dqy3cKIDOg=&VacancyID=835
and upload an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile
Your application will be assessed based on both cover letter and CV.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.