Closing date: 05 Jun 2016
Closing date: 5th June 2016 @ 23:59 BST
Interviews: tbc
Contract Type: Fixed term 4 years
Location: Flexible, with a strong preference for a location in the global south in which Oxfam International is able to establish a contract. In common with other key Oxfam International roles, it is expected that the post will move to Nairobi at the latest by March 2019.
Salary: Global salary and package in line with Oxfam values
Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the location of the post
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.
Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
This post will be a key part of the Oxfam International Advocacy and Campaigns leadership team.
Oxfam International is looking for an exceptional and motivating manager and campaigner to join our team as Deputy to the Oxfam International (OI) Director of Advocacy and Campaigns. This is a key role that leads the development and implementation of Oxfam’s public-facing campaigning through line management and oversight of our four worldwide public-facing campaigns: GROW, Even it Up, Rights in Crisis and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. The post holder will also oversee Oxfam’s global digital campaigning and deputize for the Director of Advocacy and Campaigns as required.
The successful applicant will have:
- The ability to strategically navigate within a complex, global organization
- Experience in leading multi-issue campaigns at regional or multi-country level, with substantial experience in the global south
- Internal, dispersed leadership skills: ability to lead, motivate and influence
- External leadership: networking, leading partners
- Broad knowledge of international development and human rights
Fluency in English required and competence in French and/or Spanish is desirable.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply for this job please do so via our website using the following link:http://www.oxfam.org/en/jobs/secretariat
*Please note that applications that do not have a covering letter and Résumé/CV will not be considered (you will need to combine your Résumé/CV into one document before attaching it to your application)
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position