Policy and Campaigns Manager
VACANCIES
Contract Type: OPEN-ENDED
DUTY STATION: KIGALI-RWANDA
Background
Oxfam’s purpose is to work with others to overcome poverty and suffering around the world and in Rwanda we focus on the promotion of sustainable livelihoods opportunities and women’s empowerment through enterprise development in agriculture. We are currently recruiting for some exciting positions within our team in Kigali as follows:
post:Policy and Campaigns Manager
Policy and Campaigns Manager (REF-RWAPCM)
We are looking for an exceptional policy, advocacy and campaigns professional who can head up an expanding area of work within the Oxfam country programme. This is a diverse role for a senior and high-energy individual who will manage a range of initiatives from overseeing behaviour change campaigns on gender-based violence, to directing our communications work with a strong focus on new/digital media, to carrying out more traditional lobbying and advocacy activities. The post-holder will lead our policy analysis on a range of issues from agricultural livelihoods, climate change adaptation, women’s empowerment, disaster risk reduction and peacebuilding. They will be responsible for ensuring strong linkages and building a high-quality evidence base for our policy and campaigns work based on our experience and that of our partners, and will need to work closely with the programme teams to document programme learning. They will commission research as appropriate to support our objectives in this area.
What we are looking for
The successful individual will bring significant experience of lobbying and advocacy work within the Rwandan context and strong networks and linkages within government, civil society and ideally also the private sector. The role requires exceptional analytical skills with the ability to produce research, communications, analysis and briefings on a range of issues. The postholder will have strong communications skills with evidence of having written high-quality materials in English for a range of audiences and a good working knowledge of media/PR. Since this post is a member of the country management team and is envisaged to manage other roles as the function grows, management ability and experience is highly desirable.
To apply for the above positions
These are opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you meet the criteria outlined above for a particular position, please send your CV and motivation letter stating the job reference in the title to kigali@oxfam.org.uk with a copy to jndamuzeye@oxfam.org.uk The closing date for these vacancies are 5.00pm on 21st February 2011.
Please note that we are an equal opportunities organisation and we strongly encourage applications from female candidates.
Contract Type: OPEN-ENDED
DUTY STATION: KIGALI-RWANDA
Background
Oxfam’s purpose is to work with others to overcome poverty and suffering around the world and in Rwanda we focus on the promotion of sustainable livelihoods opportunities and women’s empowerment through enterprise development in agriculture. We are currently recruiting for some exciting positions within our team in Kigali as follows:
post:Policy and Campaigns Manager
Policy and Campaigns Manager (REF-RWAPCM)
We are looking for an exceptional policy, advocacy and campaigns professional who can head up an expanding area of work within the Oxfam country programme. This is a diverse role for a senior and high-energy individual who will manage a range of initiatives from overseeing behaviour change campaigns on gender-based violence, to directing our communications work with a strong focus on new/digital media, to carrying out more traditional lobbying and advocacy activities. The post-holder will lead our policy analysis on a range of issues from agricultural livelihoods, climate change adaptation, women’s empowerment, disaster risk reduction and peacebuilding. They will be responsible for ensuring strong linkages and building a high-quality evidence base for our policy and campaigns work based on our experience and that of our partners, and will need to work closely with the programme teams to document programme learning. They will commission research as appropriate to support our objectives in this area.
What we are looking for
The successful individual will bring significant experience of lobbying and advocacy work within the Rwandan context and strong networks and linkages within government, civil society and ideally also the private sector. The role requires exceptional analytical skills with the ability to produce research, communications, analysis and briefings on a range of issues. The postholder will have strong communications skills with evidence of having written high-quality materials in English for a range of audiences and a good working knowledge of media/PR. Since this post is a member of the country management team and is envisaged to manage other roles as the function grows, management ability and experience is highly desirable.
To apply for the above positions
These are opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you meet the criteria outlined above for a particular position, please send your CV and motivation letter stating the job reference in the title to kigali@oxfam.org.uk with a copy to jndamuzeye@oxfam.org.uk The closing date for these vacancies are 5.00pm on 21st February 2011.
Please note that we are an equal opportunities organisation and we strongly encourage applications from female candidates.
Post a Comment