Vacancy: Economic Justice Programme Officer
Ref: INT0994
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Type: Fixed term – 1 year
Level: D1 NationalRef: INT0994
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Type: Fixed term – 1 year
OXFAM is one of the world's leading agencies enabling people affected by injustice, poverty and natural disasters to reclaim power over their circumstances.
With over 5,000 staff and dedicated
volunteers in more than 80 countries, OXFAM combines public campaigning,
emergency response work and long-term development programmes for lasting
change.
The OXFAM Pan Africa programme
promotes active citizenship, effective national governance and the realization
and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms and human rights.
We work with social movements, CSOs
and their coalitions, the African Union and Governments to influence,
popularise and implement key international and continental policy standards,
pledges and human rights instruments.
We also support a strong and
autonomous Pan Africa campaigning force of coalitions, alliances and social
movements around their own objectives.
The Role: You will facilitate coordination with regional and national teams, develop and implement Pan African advocacy initiatives on key economic justice priorities, especially sustainable agriculture, land rights and climate change.
The Role: You will facilitate coordination with regional and national teams, develop and implement Pan African advocacy initiatives on key economic justice priorities, especially sustainable agriculture, land rights and climate change.
The post holder will initiate and
develop research and analysis related to economic justice issues, regional and
national Economic Justice Leads and livelihoods advisers, and research,
programme and public policy teams in affiliates.
You will collaborate with other
campaign actions including popular mobilisation.
Travel will involve lobby visits to
key capitals globally in coordination with Oxfam and affiliate colleagues, to
build relationships with key delegations.
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree in economics, political science and/or relevant social science subject from a recognised institution.
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree in economics, political science and/or relevant social science subject from a recognised institution.
A Masters degree relevant to economic
or social rights is an added advantage.
Expertise on Sustainable Agriculture,
Land Rights and Climate Change issues is essential.
Knowledge of African Union organs, structures,
processes and policies is needed. In-depth experience in developing and driving
strategy, particularly on advocacy, working with and/or understanding of
African governments and civil societies is needed in this role.
You will be a strategic thinker with
good decision making skills.
You will be required to have
excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to speak and
write in English.
Are you the one we are looking for?
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Are you the one we are looking for?
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How to Apply
CLICK HERE to submit your application and CV including a day
time contact by applying online
Closing Date: 20 November 2014
Vacancy: Women's Land Rights Advisor
Ref: INT0992
Location: To be negotiated – preferably Nairobi, Addis Ababa
or Dar es Salaam (with travel to other countries)
Salary & Benefits:GBP 26,364 – 35,656 net per annum + competitive
benefits package
Level: C1 Global
Contract type: Fixed
Term – 2 years
Status: Accompanied
Oxfam GB, Horn East & Central Africa (HECA) works in different contexts on humanitarian, development and campaigns programmes in 8 countries across the region.
Oxfam GB, Horn East & Central Africa (HECA) works in different contexts on humanitarian, development and campaigns programmes in 8 countries across the region.
We are currently looking for a
dynamic and high level land rights expert to lead international policy and
advocacy work for the strengthening of women’s land rights.
The Role: This position involves
supporting and carrying out influencing work that draws on national work and
grassroots women’s experiences and leads to greater attention to women’s land
and property rights in international policy arenas, including, but not limited
to, the African Union, The World Committee on Food Security (CFS) and the World
Bank.
Key areas of work to be carried out include:
Key areas of work to be carried out include:
- Facilitating the increased level and quality
of debate on women’s land and property rights among opinion shapers, civil
society and the public.
- Influencing, with clear propositions and
strong arguments, international agreements and multilateral institutions
to give greater attention to women’s land and property rights.
- Ensuring the development and implementation of
indicators and monitoring systems to track progress on women’s land rights
within land policies and their implementation.
The Person
To be a successful candidate you will need a proven commitment to advancing the rights of women, have extensive experience in land policy work and policy advocacy at national and international levels.
To be a successful candidate you will need a proven commitment to advancing the rights of women, have extensive experience in land policy work and policy advocacy at national and international levels.
You will also need:
- a high level understanding of land and
property rights, land reforms and land policy;
- relevant Master’s degree, or equivalent, or
higher qualification;
- in-depth experience in development and/or
human rights work;
- lived and working experience in Africa;
- previous experience of high level policy
influencing work at national as well as international levels;
- you must have excellent presentation and
representation skills;
- excellent writing skills;
- high level command of spoken and written
English (Fluency in French and/or widely used African language/s would be
an advantage).
This is a challenging opportunity for
a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to
Oxfam's values and beliefs.
If you believe you are the candidate
we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing
your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts.
CLICK HERE to download a detailed job description
CLICK HERE to download a detailed job description
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online using REF INT0992.
The closing date: 17th November
2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted