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Closing date: 15th January 2023 @ 23:59 GMT/BST/EAT
Location: Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Region, in a country where Oxfam operates and there is the ability to gain right to work
Contract: Fixed-Term 1 Year contract, with opportunity to renew
One Oxfam Grade:C1
Salary and benefits: In line with Oxfam Values
Oxfam International is unable to guarantee the obtaining of a work permit for the role. Candidates must have and be able to retain the legal right to work in the required location
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The Role
Oxfam International Regional Platform is looking for Senior Inequality Policy Adviser (MENA) who enjoys working collaboratively and engaging in a wide range of actors across the region and globally on advocacy work – including public campaigning and private lobby efforts. The role will provide strategic policy steer and thought leadership in helping to shape and share our regional narrative around inequalities, and to help link Oxfam’s country-level advocacy work with our global campaigns and networks
Who we're looking for
Essential:
- Master’s degree in economics, sociology, political science or related fields
- Proven track record of developing and delivering policy and advocacy work 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 MENA
- A clear commitment to the rights agenda, including women’s rights (Oxfam principles)
- Solid knowledge of political economy and human rights and economic Justice in the MENA region
- Some knowledge of global development and rights frameworks
- Languages: Excellent English and Arabic spoken and written
Desirable
Strong research background, ideally in mixed method research. Knowledge in socio-economic
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 a flexible working environment
How to apply
Please click on the "apply" button to start the application process. Please upload and 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.
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
All our work is led by our core values:- Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Please note that Oxfam International participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. Under this scheme, if you have been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization on any misconduct history in accordance with the terms of the scheme. For scheme details please click here
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
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