JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Flexible in Africa Region. Any country with an Oxfam office/presence (Senegal, Ethiopia, Kenya preferred),and you have the existing right to work


Contract: 4 years fixed term
One Oxfam Grade: C1
Salary and benefits: National
Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must already have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the location where they are based. We are not able to support the relocation of a candidate to take up the position in an Oxfam location.
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.



THE ROLE
Oxfam International’s Africa Platform is looking for a Gender Justice Advocacy and Campaigns Advisor who will be supporting the countries within the continent on the design, development and implementation of the Advocacy and Campaigns work on this pilar. The post holder will provide leadership and policy advice that supports building networks and alliances nationally, regionally and globally, including public campaigning and private lobby efforts. The role will provide strategic policy steer and thought leadership in helping to shape and share the OiA narrative around gender justice, gender in emergencies and women’s rights, and to help link Oxfam’s country-level advocacy work with our global campaigns and networks. The post holder will be responsible for leading the campaigns and advocacy in OiA in this pillar
Please see the Job Description for further details.


WE’RE LOOKING FOR A PERSON WITH
• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social sciences, social development or other gender-related fields.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering policy and advocacy on gender justice work, including gender in emergencies, at a multi-national level, in either public engagement or private lobby contexts (some experience in both preferred)
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent representation skills, including when working with complex advocacy targets.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, including in multicultural environments.
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences.
• Proven experience in working in multi-lateral, regional and/or global settings.
• A strong network of policy and advocacy contacts across Africa.
• A clear commitment to the rights agenda, including women’s rights (Oxfam principles).
• Solid knowledge of Gender Justice and human rights and inequalities in Africa.
• Some knowledge of global development and rights frameworks.
• Languages: Excellent English spoken and written and other languages as French are highly desirable


WHAT WE OFFER
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


HOW TO APPLY
Please upload an up to date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the Job Profile.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.


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.



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 procedure