NGO Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya – Oxfam

Vacancy: Economic Justice Programme Officer

Ref:
 INT0994

Location:
 Nairobi, Kenya

Contract Type: Fixed term – 1 year

Level:  D1 National

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 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.  

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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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. 

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:


  • 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. 

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.

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 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