After five years, Oxfam seeks to expand its capacity to hold global multi-lateral institutions and African States accountable to the claims of people living in poverty, suffering and injustice in the African countries we work in.
The Pan Africa Programme is a continental public policy advocacy programme with staff in based Nairobi, Addis Ababaa and Dakar.
Are you ready to act with poor people and their allies to make claims on the global and African policy processes?
Are you committed to holding African States accountable to their own decisions within the African Union?
We are looking for someone like you to fill three new national positions, namely
- Gender Justice and Governance Lead,
- Media and Communications Lead and
- Personal Assistant to the Office of the Pan Africa Director.
(Based in either Nairobi, Dakar or Pretoria)
We are looking for someone to lead our work around enabling African civil society organisations to engage African Union policies and power relationships in the areas of governance, gender equality and women's rights.
While a new position, this aspect of our work has had much impact on a range of pan African alliances and NGOs currently engaging the African Union. You will lead on this work within Oxfam GB, coordinate our relationships with key alliances and Oxfam International and be a spokesperson in line with agreed positions.
In addition to a Masters degree, you will have over three years of demonstrated experience of public policy advocacy, as well as a proven record of advocacy and communication experience in Africa. Sound understanding of governance, gender equality and women's rights within Africa and the working of African non-governmental organisations and States are essential.
Media & Communications Lead
(Based in Nairobi, Kenya)
We are looking for someone to work together with the Regional Media Officers in Pretoria, Nairobi and Dakar and elsewhere to lead on delivering Africa-wide media actions, support coordination with Oxfam International media staff working in and on Africa and build capacity for key staff and allies on Africa-wide issues.
You will influence the outcomes of key African political opportunities (e.g. AU Summits) and international political events (e.g. G8) and develop Africa-wide digital media campaigns that will influence public awareness. You will also support the proposed Oxfam International Liaison Office on the AU in Addis Ababa.
In addition to a Masters degree, you will have over three years of proven record of media, advocacy and communication experience in Africa. Excellent written and spoken English and proficient French is a requirement or in the latter, a clear willingness to learn.
Personal Assistant to the Office of the Pan Africa Director
(Based in Nairobi, Kenya)
We are looking for someone to provide high-level support to the Pan Africa Director and undertake specific projects to ensure the effective operation of the Director's office and the Pan Africa Team, manage the flow of information between the Director, Pan Africa Team and the regional campaigns staff to ensure issues are responded to and/or delegated appropriately.
You will represent the Director at meetings and events as necessary, both external and internal: and minute team meetings, write conference papers, notes and action points.
You will have a first degree, at least 2 years experience providing support in a similar role or as a Programme Assistant. Proven excellent organisational skills, the ability to initiate, improve and maintain open administrative systems and deliver results in global and rapidly changing circumstances is prerequisite. Excellent written and spoken English and proficient French is a requirement,
Can you inspire others for change?
Are you committed to the values, aims and objectives of Oxfam?
Submit your application letter and CV to:
Regional Management Centre Human Resources Officer
Oxfam GB,
P.O. Box 40680 - 00100, Nairobi.
Alternatively apply by email to hecajobs @oxfam.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is the 25th of November 2008.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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