Consultance : Oxfam recrute un.e Conseiller.e en campagnes et plaidoyer sur la justice de genre en Ethiopie et au Sénégal.

Consultance : Oxfam recrute un.e Conseiller.e en campagnes et plaidoyer sur la justice de genre en Ethiopie et au Sénégal.

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.

Application process