Impact Oxfam’s Global Missions as a Protection Partnership and Network Coordinator (position is open to remote working): Apply!!

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

• Do you have excellent understanding of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the protection of civilians within the international system?

• Do you have experience of designing or successfully leading advocacy and campaign strategies including lobbying and media work internationally or at national or sub-national levels?

• Do you have experience working with national teams, partners and networks on national, local and community advocacy, influencing and negotiation?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

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The Role:

Oxfam’s Global Humanitarian Team (GHT) is looking for PROTECTION PARTNERSHIP & NETWORK COORDINATOR to deliver a project on advocating for protection of civilians in conflict and greater compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

This is a National Fixed term contract 12 months with potential extension (depending on start date as the role is donor funded – the current end date is 31 October 2025).

Location:

 This role can be located in a country where Oxfam has a presence, subject to Oxfam’s ability to employ in that location, the affordability and practicality of doing so for this restricted funded fixed term position and right to work requirements being met. Follow this link to see where we work as a guide to where Oxfam may have the ability to establish a contract of employment. Due to legal & financial constraints, it is not currently possible for this role to be based in some Oxfam locations. These include, but are not limited to, Brazil, France, Italy and Sweden and any countries restricted due to budget constraints.

Please indicate your preferred location and whether you have the right to work there on your application.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Excellent understanding of humanitarian diplomacy, advocacy, influencing and policy development on IHL and the protection of civilians.
• Experience of creating, supporting or participating in inclusive networks including with mixed membership of national, regional and international actors.
• Demonstrable commitment to supporting national and local protection actors, and to changing the power dynamics within the international humanitarian system for greater inclusion, accountability, and impact. Familiarity with the ambitions of the Grand Bargain and Charter for Change.
• Demonstrable strategic thinking and judgement, and experience in high level representation
• Understanding of intersectional gender and power dynamics and awareness of issues relating to the decolonisation of aid, racial justice and equitable partnerships.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, emotional intelligence, self-awareness and ability to work effectively in different cultural contexts.
• Fluent written and spoken English and strong preference for the postholder to be able to work in French.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Oxfam’s values, mission and work and to global justice, social change, women’s rights and gender equality and commitment to delivering humanitarian work through feminist principles.

We offer:

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in our work, to act as a key contributor to Protection Team and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields.

For this role, Oxfam Offers  a competitive salary and benefits package in line with local cost of living and national pay structures within the specific Oxfam location. Details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. 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.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers 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.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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• Location:This role can be located in a country where Oxfam has a presence, subject to Oxfam’s ability to employ in that location, the affordability of doing so and right to work requirements being met.
• Hours:Full time – exact hours will be according to contracting country.
• Salary: Dependent upon location: Competitive salary and benefits packages will be offered in line with local cost of living and national pay structures
• Region:GHT
• Job Family:Programme
• Division:International
• Grade:C1
• Job Type:Fixed Term
• Closing Date:11 September 2024

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.