Gender Justice Program Coordinator Oxfam
TEAM PURPOSE: To support citizens to actively participate in a prosperous Zambia by focusing on improving the well being of poor women and men in Zambia particularly those in rural areas through increased citizen and civil society engagement and participation in governance processes JOB PURPOSE: To lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of Oxfam GB's Gender Justice Programme, including leading on advocacy at all levels, and linking this to the Oxfam International Essential Services campaign work. REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Deputy Country Director Staff reporting to this post: None (Project Officers with programme growth) Works with: Other OGB programme staff, Oxfam International Staff and a range of relevant external organisations and individuals. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Maximum of $400,000 dependent on availability of funds BACKGROUND: In 2009, after the decision by Oxfam Affiliate Executive Directors, Oxfam Hong Kong and Oxfam GB began to develop a joint country analysis and strategy (JCAS). The process involved two meetings with partners, to discuss the Zambian context and opportunities for Oxfam to review the country programme to date. In addition, a number of consultations were carried out with partners and key stakeholders. The result of this consultation process and review is a strategy with the over-arching goal of improved well being of poor women and men in Zambia particularly those in rural areas through increased citizen and civil society engagement and participation in governance processes. Specifically, the Oxfam programme in Zambia has the following objectives for the period April 1 2011 - March 31st 2016 i) Economic Empowerment - To improve the economic status of ordinary Zambians through increased engagement and power in markets and increased benefits from FDI. ii) Health and Education. To promote improved access to quality rural health and HIV services and education for poor people particularly women and girls. iii) Community led WASH - To promote increased access to potable water, and sanitation for rural and peri urban communities. iv) Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness - To promote sustainable livelihoods for poor people by building resilience to shocks and strengthening capabilities to mitigate and recover from disasters. v) Reduce GBV. - To promote gender equality and reduce gender based violence through improved policy environment and changing attitudes and social/cultural norms in society. Cross-cutting issues will include: Gender -Gender will be integrated in all programme areas at every point in the project cycle through design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. HIV and AIDS - Programme approach will ensure HIV/and AIDS analysis is taken into account in all programme areas and that delivery strategies take into account the impact of HIV and AIDS on poor people. Private Sector -Links to the private sector, as a key and sustainable driver of poverty reduction will also be woven into the programme, Citizen Participation - Community participation in the programme is the essential component as well as a trigger for the programme's success. Oxfam will implement the programme using a rights-based, one-programme approach with a focus on meeting needs in humanitarian circumstances where local and government capacity is exceeded, supporting development actions that address sustainable, capable responses and engagement in policy and advocacy work that will propel positive changes for poor people. Dimensions
Key Responsibilities Programme development (Thought Leadership) - 20% · Coordinate analysis relating to Women's rights issues in the country to identify policy and practice issues to influence the programme design and approach. Programme Implementation - 40% · In collaboration with partners take full responsibility for the development and implementation of campaign activities within the ES programme including the development of policy analysis, building of alliances and monitoring of programme delivery. · Effectively implement the GJ Programme, and work in an interactive and coordinated manner with the other Programme Coordinators, and identifying and encouraging synergies within and across programmes to achieve an integrated approach that supports the overall Country Strategy as far as practical. · Undertake regular monitoring and evaluation processes to continually assess organisational performance and delivery against agreed results and recommend action to ensure delivery is achieved. · Develop and implement exit strategies where a decision is taken to exit projects, partnerships or other programme actions. · Identify and follow up opportunities for media, advocacy and campaigning at national level linked to regional and Pan Africa campaigns Partnership and building alliances: 25%
Organisational management and compliance: 10% · Overall responsible for the ensuring donor, internal management reports and other communications/reports are done timely and to a high quality.
Other - 5% · Maintain awareness of the perception of Oxfam's reputation in the Gender sector and recommend appropriate action to ensure that it remains respected and credible; Skills and Competence Essential
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