The Role

Oxfam International Secretariat is looking for a coordinator for Oxfam International’s policy and advocacy on forced displacement in Geneva, focused on support to Oxfam’s partners (such as refugee leaders) to engage in global policy dialogues.

The position will:

• Initiate and work with Refugee Lead Organisations and other national/ local NGOs on research for influencing agenda, policy and advocacy products, launch and dissemination; and will engage with relevant Geneva-based advocacy targets.
• Act as the liaison with Oxfam’s national and local partners (e.g. refugee activists/ refugee networks/ human rights defenders/ women’s rights activists) to create space in policy dialogue in Geneva. This includes setting up bilateral meetings with policy-makers, organising events, supporting development of talking points and other products, coordinating media and social media for partners. 
• Lead Oxfam in Geneva’s work on forced displacement, coordinating inputs and developing products for global policy process on refugees and internal displacement. 
• Represent Oxfam in policy discussions in Geneva on displacement, humanitarian and human rights issues when required. 
• Provide technical advice and support to partners on how to engage in policy fora in Geneva.
• Coordinate development of partner-led research and policy products, including project management through the Oxfam publication process. 
• Lead on internal and external communications of the work of OI in Geneva on humanitarian and displacement issues.

Who we’re looking for

ESSENTIAL 

These are the essential criteria an individual needs to be able to deliver the role.  

• Self-Awareness 
• Influencing 
• Relationship Building

In addition:  

• Be a demonstrated achiever in policy and advocacy, with experience delivering change in global policies.
• Strong research skills, ideally with Master or PhD or equivalent work experience writing external research publications.
• Experience influencing global policies on displacement 
• Understanding of gender issues in emergency settings and commitment to gender equity  
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and under pressure on fast-changing priorities 
• Experience representing an organisation in external policy forums (ideally in Geneva)
• Experience mobilising a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly local actors, and co-designing policy and advocacy strategies.  
• Track record of capacity building, working with local actors and co-designing research and policy publications.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience producing policy briefs, reports and/ or case studies.   
• Excellent organizing skills and ability to project-manage events 
• Experience in the humanitarian sector, ideally with overseas experience 
• Fluency in written and spoken English 

Desirable

• Experience in another UN language e.g. Franch, Spanish or Arabic
• Lived experience of displacement 

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to act as a key contributor to meaningful refugee participation. 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.

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, 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. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.