Oxfam Seeks an Operations Manager for Global Inequality, Economic and Climate Justice Team – Apply by 15 July 2026
Oxfam International is inviting applications for the position of Operations Manager, Inequality, Economic and Climate Justice Team, offering professionals the opportunity to support one of the organization’s highest-profile global advocacy and campaigning portfolios.
The full-time temporary position is open to candidates based in the Global South or in any country where Oxfam has an office and can establish a contract of employment. The vacancy will remain open for applications until the advertised closing date, approximately 11 days from publication.
Supporting Oxfam’s Global Advocacy Agenda
The Operations Manager will play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of Oxfam International’s Inequality, Economic and Climate Justice Advocacy and Campaigns Team. Reporting to the Head of Campaign, the successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operational management, strengthen internal coordination, and help deliver one of Oxfam’s flagship annual global campaigns.
The role combines operational leadership, project management, workflow coordination, and knowledge management to ensure campaign teams can effectively deliver advocacy initiatives focused on poverty, inequality, and climate justice.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating operational systems that support campaign planning and implementation across the global team.
Core responsibilities include:
- Providing day-to-day operational leadership for the Inequality, Economic and Climate Justice Advocacy and Campaigns Team
- Managing team workflows and operational priorities
- Supporting campaign leadership in implementing strategic decisions
- Strengthening administrative processes and coordination mechanisms
- Developing and maintaining effective knowledge management systems
- Coordinating with the Campaign Strategist and project teams
- Supporting planning, implementation, and reporting for Oxfam’s flagship annual campaign linked to the World Economic Forum meeting
- Providing project management support for one priority campaign each year
The role requires close collaboration with colleagues across multiple regions to ensure campaign activities are delivered efficiently and aligned with organizational priorities.
Focus on Global Campaign Delivery
A significant aspect of the position involves supporting Oxfam’s annual advocacy campaign surrounding the World Economic Forum meeting. This high-profile campaign is one of the organization’s most visible global advocacy moments and aims to influence international discussions on economic inequality, climate justice, and social equity.
The Operations Manager will help coordinate planning processes, facilitate communication between teams, monitor implementation, and contribute to reporting throughout the campaign cycle.
About Oxfam
Oxfam is an international confederation working to address poverty, inequality, and humanitarian crises worldwide. The organization partners with local communities, civil society organizations, and governments to provide emergency assistance while advocating for long-term structural change.
Its work focuses on several interconnected priorities, including:
- Reducing poverty and inequality
- Advancing climate justice
- Promoting gender equality
- Supporting accountable governance
- Responding to humanitarian emergencies
- Strengthening community resilience
Through advocacy, campaigning, research, and humanitarian programming, Oxfam seeks to promote more equitable societies where everyone has access to opportunities and fundamental rights.
Preferred Location
Oxfam has indicated that candidates based in the Global South are preferred for this opportunity. However, applications are also welcome from professionals located in any country where the organization maintains an office and is able to establish an employment contract.
The role will involve collaboration across international teams, making strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills essential.
Employee Benefits
In addition to the opportunity to contribute to global advocacy efforts, Oxfam offers several workplace benefits, including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee wellbeing support initiatives
These benefits are designed to promote work-life balance and support employee wellbeing across the organization.
Opportunity to Drive Global Impact
The Operations Manager position offers experienced professionals an opportunity to contribute directly to Oxfam’s international advocacy work on inequality, economic justice, and climate action. By strengthening operational systems and supporting major global campaigns, the successful candidate will help ensure that Oxfam’s policy and advocacy initiatives continue to influence international conversations and advance social justice worldwide.
With a preference for candidates based in the Global South, the role also reflects Oxfam’s ongoing commitment to strengthening diverse leadership and perspectives within its global campaigning efforts.
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