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Gender, Peace and Security Campaign and Policy Manager


Job Reference no.
INT5711
Region
Horn, East & Central Africa
Location
Addis Ababa
Division
International
Department
Position Type
Fixed Term
Job Type
Experienced
Closing date for applications 
(UK Time)
28 September 2012
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OXFAM INTERNATIONAL GENDER, PEACE AND SECURITY CAMPAIGN AND POLICY MANAGER
 
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia                                                                  
Global Level, C Zone 1
Contract length: Fixed term - 2 years
Salary   range: From £24,245 net, per annum (take home pay)
                        Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of the post holder in addition to net salary.  Globally competitive benefits
 

Background

Oxfam International is a confederation of non-governmental organizations dedicated to fighting poverty and related injustice around the world. A number of countries in Africa face some of the most challenging humanitarian situations in the world. Nowhere is real and lasting change more urgent. Nowhere are your campaigning and advocacy skills more pertinent. This is why we need you to help us make a sustainable difference to the lives of millions in the continent.

The role

Your challenge will be to develop and deliver a long-term strategic plan to achieve significant impact on campaigns and policy advocacy on conflict and gender equality in Africa. Under tight deadlines and using clear judgement, you will lead in the analysis of complex problems and contexts and use your creativity and insight to identify opportunities for change. You will shape organizational objectives, interpret and act on complex information from varied sources and provide specialist communication advice across the organization. You will negotiate, network and influence with partners, activists and allies and you will represent the campaign externally. You will also play a strong role in global Rights in Crisis Campaign Management Team and the Pan Africa programme team.
 

The person

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience of working with African CSOs and coalitions on campaigning and/or advocacy especially those working on women's rights. You will have an excellent understanding of gender, conflict and humanitarian issues in Africa and a strong background in campaigns and advocacy. You will have proven commitment towards promotion of gender equality and diversity within campaign work coupled with a strong ability to manage a media and campaigns function. You will be a strategic thinker, with outstanding management skills and a track record of delivering complex campaigning projects while demonstrating innovative and creative approach to problem solving. You will have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and be fluent in English. The ability to speak in Swahili, Arabic and French is highly desirable coupled with a further degree in political science, gender studies, international relations or other relevant discipline.
This is an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post. Include daytime telephone contacts and apply online at http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/working-at-oxfam  INT. Ref. 5711.
The closing date:  28 September 2012

Only candidates that have been short listed will be contacted. Those who had applied earlier need not apply.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.


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